All posts tagged 'Public Policy'
Happy National Nutrition Month
Keep an eye out for these events this month- There are so many exciting and important things happening in the coming weeks! MAND Board Elections Open – March 1st through the 31stAnnual voting for new MAND Board of Directors is live! Please go to this page and log in to vote: https://lnkd.in/eqv-m-Mq March 9: Our second annual “Day […]
MNT ACT News UPDATE: The Medical Nutrition Therapy Act – Call to Action!
The Medical Nutrition Therapy Act (H.R.3108/S.1536) was introduced in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in May 2021. At present, only MNT for diabetes and renal disease are reimbursed by Medicare, and only physicians can refer patients for outpatient MNT services. If passed, this bill would expand Medicare Part B coverage of conditions including […]
50 Year Member Spotlight!
By: Cynthia Taft Bayerl, MS RD LDN FAND We are thrilled to highlight Cynthia, one of our 50+ year members, this month as she shares with us lessons learned over the years, advice, memories and more! Best piece of advice: Get involved in community, state, and national nutrition, wellness and public policy initiatives not only […]
Today @ MAND – Public Policy in November
Time to give thanks and take a breath. It has been a whirlwind of a month. There was snow, an election, soar in COVID cases, 70° weather… and it is only mid-November. So whether you take a breath by enjoying a fall hike or walk, whipping up a recipe with honeynut squash, seeing family or […]
Board of Directors Recruitment
Massachusetts Dietitians -
Ever considered joining the MAND board? Do you have questions about what is involved?
We'll be posting open positions for 2025-2026 soon and would love to answer any questions you have!
Reach out to admin@eatrightma.org to learn more.
It's a great way to network and help advance our profession!
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Dietitian for Elder Service Plan The Registered Dietitian is responsible for implementing the overall nutrition program for the Elder Service Plan. Under the general supervision of the Nutrition Manager, the Dietitian assists with.. Read more >
WIC Nutritionist The Program Nutritionist provides nutrition services to WIC applicants and participants. Responsibilities: -Provides nutrition care to high-risk women, infants and children under the supervision of.. Read more >
MDEF Scholarships
For 2024, MDEF will be giving out two MDEF scholarships and one MDEF Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) scholarship to deserving nutrition students, each in the amount of $1500. Please pass along to any nutrition students or interns who may be eligible to apply!
All applications are due by May 31st