BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Knoxville Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Knoxville Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://eatrightknox.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Knoxville Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20240413T134740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T191012Z UID:26106-1715275800-1715283000@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:KAND Award Ceremony 2024 DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to attend the KAND Award Ceremony 2024! We will have a social meet and greet from 5:30p-6p where members can network and enjoy a delicious assortment of refreshments from Brown Bag. The ceremony will start at 6p with an opening welcome followed by our keynote speaker\, distinguished dietitian\, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Medallion Award Recipient 2023\, and past KAND President\, Susan Brantley\, MS\, RD\, LDN\, FAND. Awards will be presented\, and we will conclude with a second meet and greet opportunity. Family and friends are welcome. We hope you are able to join us! \n\n\n \n \n KAND Annual Awards Ceremony Registration\n All members are invited to register for this annual event and are encouraged to bring friends and family as well! Please be sure to list the number of additional guests that will be attending in the "Additional Guests" field. \n \n Meeting*KAND Award Ceremony 2026Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Additional Guest(s)If bringing a guest or guests\, please indicate above with a whole number (ex. 1 or 2)\, how many guests will be attending. If not bringing a guest\, please leave blank. Your KAND Membership Status*\n \n KAND Member\n \n \n Friend of KAND\n \n \n KAND Non-member: Non-members will be asked to pay $10 to attend\, pay $35 to become a Friend of KAND or $25 to join KAND.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/kand-award-ceremony-2024/ LOCATION:Ijams Nature Center\, 2915 Island Home Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37920\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20240415T193400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T193400Z UID:26115-1714066200-1714073400@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:TAND Annual Meeting Pre-Event Social DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a pre-event for the TAND Annual Meeting hosted by KAND! This is a great opportunity to network with dietitian across the State! Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. This event is free for KAND members\, and non-KAND members may join for a small fee for $15/person. We will have a drawing for a gift basket of locally curated items for all attendees to participate that can be picked up at the KAND booth on Friday. We look forward to connecting with you! \nLocation: Curio at Maker Exchange (in the Marriott Knoxville hotel) URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/tand-annual-meeting-pre-event-social/ LOCATION:Curio at Maker Exchange\, 710 Clinch Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T103000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20240223T202241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T203603Z UID:26033-1712912400-1712917800@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:2024 KAND Legislative Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Please join the Knoxville Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics on Friday April 12th\, 2024 from 9-10:30 AM EST for our annual Legislative Breakfast! \nLocation: Calhoun’s on the River \nThis is an opportunity for you to engage in learning and in informal discussions with local legislators. \n**REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED** URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/2024-kand-legislative-breakfast/ LOCATION:Calhoun’s on the River\, 400 Neyland Drive\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20240401T132332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T184444Z UID:26086-1712244600-1712248200@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:National Nutrition Month Food Demo DESCRIPTION:PLEASE JOIN US FOR A NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH FOOD DEMO!! \nLocation: K-VA-T Offices at 6305 Lonas Drive\, Suite 201\, Knoxville\, TN 37909 in the Conference Room \nDescription: Let’s round out National Nutrition Month® with a food demo that goes “Beyond the Table”! Nicole Pazdziorko\, Corporate Retail Dietitian at Food City\, will be hosting our members for a food demo that will focus on quick and healthy meal solutions aimed to inspire customers to use nutrient dense pantry stable items paired with fresh produce. We hope to see you there! URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/national-nutrition-month-food-demo/ LOCATION:K-VA-T Office\, 6305 Lonas Drive\, Suite 201\, Knoxville\, 37909\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20240223T201346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T133227Z UID:26030-1711033200-1711038600@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:March Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Empowering People with Corporate Wellness  \nSpeaker: Julianna Sams\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, CLT \nWhen: Thursday\, March 21st @3PM \nWhere: THE MEETING HAS CHANGED TO A FULLY VIRTUAL MEETING \n\n \n \n RSVP - Member Meeting\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Meeting*March 18th Membership MeetingName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Additional GuestIf bringing a guest\, please indicate above with a whole number (ex. 1 or 2). If not bringing a guest\, please leave blank. Your KAND Membership Status*\n \n KAND Member\n \n \n KAND Student Member\n \n \n KAND Retired Member\n \n \n Friend of KAND\n \n \n KAND Non-member: To receive CPE credit\, non-members will be asked to pay $10 to attend\, pay $35 to become a Friend of KAND or $25 to join KAND.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/march-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20231115T224038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T143738Z UID:25944-1708009200-1708014600@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:February Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: The Role of School Nutrition  \nSpeaker: Megan Minner\, MS\, RD\, LDN \nWhen: Thursday\, February 15th @3PM \nWhere: Sarah Simpson Professional Development Center\, Room 106 \n\n \n \n RSVP - Member Meeting\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Meeting*March 18th Membership MeetingName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Additional GuestIf bringing a guest\, please indicate above with a whole number (ex. 1 or 2). If not bringing a guest\, please leave blank. Your KAND Membership Status*\n \n KAND Member\n \n \n KAND Student Member\n \n \n KAND Retired Member\n \n \n Friend of KAND\n \n \n KAND Non-member: To receive CPE credit\, non-members will be asked to pay $10 to attend\, pay $35 to become a Friend of KAND or $25 to join KAND.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/february-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Sarah Simpson Professional Development and Technology Center\, 801 Tipton Ave\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37920 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240208 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20231025T223304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T223304Z UID:25948-1707264000-1707350399@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:Hill Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Please join KAND and TAND in Nashville for Hill Day 2024! We will be meeting with legislative members to advocate for nutrition related public policies. \nRegistration will be coming soon\, so save the date! URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/hill-day-2024/ LOCATION:TBD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20231024T215148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T214833Z UID:25941-1705590000-1705595400@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:January Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: End of Life Nutrition and Ethics \nSpeaker: Marnie Claxton\, RDN\, LDN \nWhen: Thursday\, January 18th @3PM \nWhere: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN MOVED TO A VIRTUAL ONLY FORMAT DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER \n  \n  URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/january-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Knox County Health Department – Community Room\, 140 Dameron Ave.\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20231024T214825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T202944Z UID:25937-1702573200-1702580400@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:December Member Social - SAVE THE DATE!! DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening filled with warmth\, connection\, and delightful refreshments – all on the house! We’re looking forward to sharing good conversations\, great company\, and some wonderful treats with you. \n\n \n \n RSVP - Member Meeting\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Meeting*March 18th Membership MeetingName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Additional GuestIf bringing a guest\, please indicate above with a whole number (ex. 1 or 2). If not bringing a guest\, please leave blank. Your KAND Membership Status*\n \n KAND Member\n \n \n KAND Student Member\n \n \n KAND Retired Member\n \n \n Friend of KAND\n \n \n KAND Non-member: To receive CPE credit\, non-members will be asked to pay $10 to attend\, pay $35 to become a Friend of KAND or $25 to join KAND.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/december-member-social-save-the-date/ LOCATION:Intrepid Nitro Coffee and Tea Bar\, 5201 Kingston Pike #6\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37919 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20231024T213007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T213007Z UID:25933-1700146800-1700152200@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:November Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Building a Private Practice: Aspire\, Hire\, Retire \nSpeaker: Michael Hogan\, RD\, LD \nWhen: Thursday\, November 16th @ 3PM \n**This meeting will only be available as a virtual option via ZOOM \n\n \n \n RSVP - Member Meeting\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Meeting*March 18th Membership MeetingName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Additional GuestIf bringing a guest\, please indicate above with a whole number (ex. 1 or 2). If not bringing a guest\, please leave blank. Your KAND Membership Status*\n \n KAND Member\n \n \n KAND Student Member\n \n \n KAND Retired Member\n \n \n Friend of KAND\n \n \n KAND Non-member: To receive CPE credit\, non-members will be asked to pay $10 to attend\, pay $35 to become a Friend of KAND or $25 to join KAND.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/november-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20230817T133315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T213332Z UID:25895-1697727600-1697733000@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:October Member Meeting DESCRIPTION:Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: An Overview with Focus on Herbal and Dietary Treatments \nPresented By: Jennifer Masters\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, IFNCP. \nJennifer is a private practice RD specializing in GI issues. \n**This meeting will be a hybrid meeting with the option of attending via zoom. \n  URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/october-member-meeting/ LOCATION:Knox County Health Department – Community Room\, 140 Dameron Ave.\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eatrightknox.org/wp-content/uploads/Jennifer1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20230817T132651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T130041Z UID:25886-1695308400-1695313800@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:September Member Meeting DESCRIPTION:Courtney Liles\, MS\, RDN\, LDN of Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee will be speaking on food insecurity in our area as well as giving a tour of the Second Harvest facility.\n**There will not be a virtual option for this meeting. URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/september-member-meeting/ LOCATION:Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee\, 136 Harvest Lane\, Maryville\, TN\, 37801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eatrightknox.org/wp-content/uploads/Courtney-Liles.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20220417T182039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T110757Z UID:25470-1684431000-1684436400@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:May Member Meeting - Join us for our Annual Awards Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual Awards Ceremony at UT Gardens on May 18th beginning at 5:30p! Come celebrate our outstanding award winners\, enjoy fellowship and food\, and celebrate another successful year! \n  \nLocation: Friendship Pavilion \nParking: Attendees may park anywhere in the UT Gardens lot after 5:00p \n  \n\n \n \n RSVP - Member Meeting\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Meeting*March 18th Membership MeetingName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Additional GuestIf bringing a guest\, please indicate above with a whole number (ex. 1 or 2). If not bringing a guest\, please leave blank. Your KAND Membership Status*\n \n KAND Member\n \n \n KAND Student Member\n \n \n KAND Retired Member\n \n \n Friend of KAND\n \n \n KAND Non-member: To receive CPE credit\, non-members will be asked to pay $10 to attend\, pay $35 to become a Friend of KAND or $25 to join KAND.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/may-member-meeting-join-us-for-our-annual-awards-ceremony/ LOCATION:UT Gardens\, 2518 Jacob Dr\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37996\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20230412T004228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T005031Z UID:25770-1682002800-1682008200@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:April Member Meeting: Join Us For "Lessons Learned in 50 Years of Professional Leadership" by Dr. Jane White\, PhD\, RD\, FADA DESCRIPTION:Join us as we host former Knoxville District Dietetic Association President and former American Dietetic Association President\, Dr. Jane White\, PhD\, RD\, FADA\, speak about “Lessons Learned in 50 Years of Professional Leadership”. This will be another hybrid meeting format at the Knox County Health Department Community Room or via Zoom on Thursday\, April 20th from 3:00a-4:30p. Light refreshments provided. Hope to see you there for this exciting presentation! \nBio: Jane V. White\, PhD\, RD\, FADA is a Professor Emerita\, Professor\, Department of Family Medicine\, University of Tennessee College of Medicine Memphis\, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Knoxville\, 2012-present. She is a graduate of St. Mary’s Dominican College and was recipient of its Adele Stewart Home Economics Award in1968. She completed her Dietetic Internship at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in 1968 was awarded its Outstanding Alumni Award in 1994. Jane was awarded an Allied Health Traineeship by the NIH (1972-75) completing her Doctorate in Nutrition at the University of Tennessee in 1975. She received the Centennial Leadership Award of the College of Human Ecology\, University of Tennessee in 1996. Jane is a Past President of the Knoxville District Dietetic Association\, and recipient of its Outstanding Dietitian Award in 1979-80\, and of its Leadership Recognition Award in 1994. She is recipient of the Tennessee Dietetic Association’s Special Award for Excellence in Leadership in 1994. Jane is a Past Speaker of the ADA House of Delegates (1992-93)\, President of the American Dietetic Association (2000-2001). She received the ADA Medallion Award in 1996\, was the Karen Wright Memorial Lecturer for the Alabama Dietetic Association Foundation in 2000\, and the Marjorie Hulsizer Copher Memorial Award in 2009. Jane served as ADA Representative to the AMA CPT and HCPAC/RUC Coding Advisory Panels from 2001-2017 and was Chair of the RUC/HCPAC from 2015-2017. Jane was an Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 444\, Boy Scouts of America\, Great Smoky Mountain Council from 1988-2012. She received the Toqua District Award of Merit in 1999 and was awarded the Silver Beaver Medallion in 2000. She was elected by the youth members (the boys themselves) of the Great Smoky Council to The Order of the Arrow and awarded its Vigil Honor in 1994. Jane has provided several hundred invited lectures over the years at multiple professional meetings\, written 17 book chapters and has 49 publications in peer-reviewed journals. She is qualified to offer a solid perspective regarding 50 years of ADA Leadership. \n  \n\n \n \n RSVP - Member Meeting\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Meeting*March 18th Membership MeetingName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Additional GuestIf bringing a guest\, please indicate above with a whole number (ex. 1 or 2). If not bringing a guest\, please leave blank. Your KAND Membership Status*\n \n KAND Member\n \n \n KAND Student Member\n \n \n KAND Retired Member\n \n \n Friend of KAND\n \n \n KAND Non-member: To receive CPE credit\, non-members will be asked to pay $10 to attend\, pay $35 to become a Friend of KAND or $25 to join KAND.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/april-member-meeting-join-us-for-lessons-learned-in-50-years-of-professional-leadership-by-dr-jane-white-phd-rd-fada/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T115000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20221128T163352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230325T201515Z UID:25608-1680346800-1680349800@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:NNM Pure Barre Event DESCRIPTION:NNM Event RSVP\n \n \n Picnic in the Park EventMarch 29\, 2025Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Membership Type\n \n KAND Member\n \n \n Friend of KAND\n \n \n Student Member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/nnm-purebarre-event/ LOCATION:Pure Barre\, 133 South Forest Park\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37919 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20230314T163722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T164013Z UID:25713-1679580000-1679585400@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:State-of-the-State Update DESCRIPTION:We are so delighted to invite you to come hear TAND President\, Lauren Cromer\, MS\, RDN\, LDN give a State-of-the-State update in our very first hybrid meeting format! Join us in-person at the Knox County Health Department or via Zoom on Thursday\, March 23rd from 3:00a-4:30p. Light refreshments provided. Hope to see you there! \n  \nBio: Outside of serving as President for TAND\, Lauren Cromer is also the WIC Director for Davidson Co. in Nashville\, TN.  Lauren graduated with her BS in Food and Nutrition from Carson-Newman College in East Tennessee and received her MS in Nutrition Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  Upon returning to Tennessee\, Lauren completed her Dietetic Internship from Vanderbilt University in 2005 and has been working as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist ever since.  While she has worked in a variety of areas within the nutrition field\, her passion and main career focus has been working with families on developing healthy behaviors at home and early in life.  Additionally\, Lauren is a Certified Lactation Counselor. \n  \n\n \n \n RSVP - Member Meeting\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Meeting*March 18th Membership MeetingName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Additional GuestIf bringing a guest\, please indicate above with a whole number (ex. 1 or 2). If not bringing a guest\, please leave blank. Your KAND Membership Status*\n \n KAND Member\n \n \n KAND Student Member\n \n \n KAND Retired Member\n \n \n Friend of KAND\n \n \n KAND Non-member: To receive CPE credit\, non-members will be asked to pay $10 to attend\, pay $35 to become a Friend of KAND or $25 to join KAND.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/state-of-the-state-update/ LOCATION:Knox County Health Department – Community Room\, 140 Dameron Ave.\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20230220T145941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T150029Z UID:25701-1677160800-1677166200@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:Retail Dietetics – How Dietitians at Kroger Health are Changing the Nutrition Game. DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to have Lisa McCune\, MS\, RDN\, LDN from Kroger Health to speak to us on “Retail Dietetics – How Dietitians at Kroger Health are Changing the Nutrition Game.” This meeting will be held Thursday\, February 23rd from 3:00p-4:30p via Zoom \n  \nBio: Lisa McCune received her Bachelor’s Degree from Carson-Newman University in 2006. She completed her dietetic internship and dual masters degrees at the University of TN\, Knoxville in 2008. She has been a practicing Registered Dietitian for thirteen years and currently works remotely as a Retail Dietitian with Kroger Health for the last five years. Lisa loves the variety of different ways she helps people to live healthier lives as a retail dietitian including Telenutrition visits\, teaching virtual classes\, developing content for Kroger Health and health coaching. In her free time Lisa enjoys CrossFit\, walking her dog with her husband\, baking French macarons\, and reading. \n\n \n \n RSVP - Member Meeting\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Meeting*March 18th Membership MeetingName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Additional GuestIf bringing a guest\, please indicate above with a whole number (ex. 1 or 2). If not bringing a guest\, please leave blank. Your KAND Membership Status*\n \n KAND Member\n \n \n KAND Student Member\n \n \n KAND Retired Member\n \n \n Friend of KAND\n \n \n KAND Non-member: To receive CPE credit\, non-members will be asked to pay $10 to attend\, pay $35 to become a Friend of KAND or $25 to join KAND.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/retail-dietetics-how-dietitians-at-kroger-health-are-changing-the-nutrition-game/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20230106T155815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T184228Z UID:25637-1674743400-1674747000@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:Nutritional Management of Patients Undergoing Proton Therapy DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our January membership meeting on Thursday\, January 26th at 3:30p where Jennifer Wilson\, RDN from Thompson Proton Center will be speaking on “Nutritional Management of Patients Undergoing Proton Therapy”. This will be an in-person meeting held at the LeConte Conference Room at Thompson Proton Center. After the meeting\, Jennifer has arranged for our group to tour the Thompson Proton Center facilities. You do not want to miss this unique experience! \n  \nBio: Jennifer graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University and completed her dietetic internship at Lenoir-Rhyne University. She has over 8 years of experience in clinical nutrition and has practiced in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Working in the oncology field has been a dream and passion of hers for many years. Her experience the field includes prior work at UT Cancer Institute and her current position at Thompson Proton Center. However\, she attributes a great deal of her work ethic and diverse knowledge to the 6.5 years she spent practicing in acute care. In her free time\, Jennifer enjoys loving on her two Golden Retrievers\, Millie and Wally\, traveling with family and friends\, and cheering on the Mississippi State Bulldogs. \n\n \n \n RSVP - Member Meeting\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Meeting*March 18th Membership MeetingName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Additional GuestIf bringing a guest\, please indicate above with a whole number (ex. 1 or 2). If not bringing a guest\, please leave blank. Your KAND Membership Status*\n \n KAND Member\n \n \n KAND Student Member\n \n \n KAND Retired Member\n \n \n Friend of KAND\n \n \n KAND Non-member: To receive CPE credit\, non-members will be asked to pay $10 to attend\, pay $35 to become a Friend of KAND or $25 to join KAND.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/nutritional-management-of-patients-undergoing-proton-therapy/ LOCATION:Thompson Proton Therapy – LeConte Conference Room (2nd floor)\, 6450 Provision Cares Way\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37909 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20221025T113940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T114113Z UID:25569-1668693600-1668699000@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:November Meeting - Knox County Schools Nutrition Program Updates by Megan Minner\, MS\, RDN\, LDN DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to host our first in-person meeting in nearly two years! Please join us on Thursday\, November 17th from 3:00p-4:30p to hear Knox County School dietitian\, Megan Minner\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, speak about Knox County Schools Nutrition Program Updates. This meeting will take place at the Sarah Simpson Center\, Room 205\, 801 Tipton Ave\, Knoxville\, TN 37920. Looking forward to seeing you there! \n  \n\n \n \n RSVP - Member Meeting\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Meeting*March 18th Membership MeetingName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Additional GuestIf bringing a guest\, please indicate above with a whole number (ex. 1 or 2). If not bringing a guest\, please leave blank. Your KAND Membership Status*\n \n KAND Member\n \n \n KAND Student Member\n \n \n KAND Retired Member\n \n \n Friend of KAND\n \n \n KAND Non-member: To receive CPE credit\, non-members will be asked to pay $10 to attend\, pay $35 to become a Friend of KAND or $25 to join KAND.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/november-meeting-knox-county-schools-nutrition-program-updates/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20220927T133045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T130039Z UID:25546-1664976600-1664982000@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:October Membership Meeting: Performance Nutrition hosted by Associate Director of UTK Athletics\, Amanda Fernandez\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, CNS\, LAT\, ATC\, CSCS DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we host Associate Director of UTK Athletics\, Amanda Fernandez\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, CNS\, LAT\, ATC\, CSCS to speak about “Performance Nutrition” on Wednesday\, October 5th from 2:30p-4:00p via Zoom. We could not be happier to hear her share her expertise on this topic and the latest trends in sports nutrition! \nBio: \nFernandez previously worked at Florida International\, where she pioneered the sports nutrition program for the Panthers. She also was an assistant athletic trainer\, working with all 18 FIU teams. Starting in June of 2018\, Fernandez counseled individual student-athletes\, teams and coaching staffs on optimal nutrition to generate positive performance outcomes. \n  \nThe Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, native also spent time at the University of Miami (Fla.)\, where she worked with both the sports nutrition and athletic training departments. She was a graduate assistant with the Hurricanes from 2014-16\, working closely with the football\, track & field\, cross country\, volleyball and baseball programs. Her contributions included data assessments and application of research findings to benefit student-athletes’ recovery processes. \n  \nFernandez graduated from Duquesne with a degree in Athletic Training. \n  \nShe is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist\, a Certified Nutrition Specialist and a Registered Dietitian. Additionally\, she is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. \n  \n\n \n \n RSVP - Member Meeting\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Meeting*March 18th Membership MeetingName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Additional GuestIf bringing a guest\, please indicate above with a whole number (ex. 1 or 2). If not bringing a guest\, please leave blank. Your KAND Membership Status*\n \n KAND Member\n \n \n KAND Student Member\n \n \n KAND Retired Member\n \n \n Friend of KAND\n \n \n KAND Non-member: To receive CPE credit\, non-members will be asked to pay $10 to attend\, pay $35 to become a Friend of KAND or $25 to join KAND.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/october-membership-meeting-performance-nutrition-hosted-by-associate-director-of-utk-athletics-amanda-fernandez-ms-rdn-ldn-cns-lat-atc-cscs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20220915T150725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T180101Z UID:25535-1663855200-1663860600@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:September Membership Meeting: Rural Appalachian Foodways from Then to Now: Using Traditional Foods to Enhance Dietetic Practice DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, September 22nd from 3-4:30pm EST as we host: \n  \nDr. Melissa Gutschall\, PhD\, RDN\, LDN\, FAND and Dr. Kyle Thompson\, DCN\, RDN\, LDN\, CNSC from Appalachian State University. \n  \nDr. Gutschall Bio: \nDr. Gutschall is a Professor in Nutrition and Foods and Director of Graduate Programs in Nutrition at Appalachian State University. She has taught nutrition for 15 years at the undergraduate and graduate levels\, served as the Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics for 5 years\, published a companion textbook for use with the introductory nutrition course\, and serves as a Faculty Internship Coordinator for senior dietetics students. Dr. Gutschall received the 2012 Inaugural College of Health Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2016 Beaver College of Health Sciences Research Award\, and the 2020 Cratis D. Williams Graduate School 100 Scholars Award. She was selected as the Outstanding Dietetics Educator for 2014 by the North Carolina Dietetics Association\, for the Chancellor’s Inaugural Class of the Academic Leadership Development Program in 2015\, and for the UNC-BRIDGES Academic Leadership Program for Women in 2021. Dr. Gutschall has been a registered dietitian for 20 years\, and she continues to practice clinically on an interdisciplinary team providing care for children with special needs in the Appalachian Region. She has served with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence Analysis Library and Simulation Task Force\, and currently serves on the NCAND board; she has earned the status of Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Her current research agenda is aimed at using her experience to bridge the gap between food insecurity and chronic illness in the rural population of Watauga County through a community-centered health initiative funded by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of NC\, in collaboration with the Hunger and Health Coalition and Appalachian Regional Healthcare System. \n  \nDr. Thomopson Bio: \nDr. Thompson is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and a Board Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC). Before she began teaching in the Department of Nutrition and Health Care Management at Appalachian State University (ASU)\, she worked in a critical access hospital. Her clinical experiences provided an impetus for her interest in rural health care\, with a focus on the ways rurality impacts the nutrition status of rural patients. \nDr. Thompson’s passion for rural health care grew when she relocated to the beautiful Appalachian Mountains and began participating in rural health research. During her career at ASU\, her accomplishments have included the following: \n\nDirector of Appalachian State University’s Graduate Programs in Public Health Nutrition (Certificate and MS in Nutrition)\nParticipation in research on providing effective nutrition care to rural populations\nParticipation in research focused on public health nutrition\, including food pantry capabilities and operations\nPeer-reviewed publications and other professional writing\, including associate editorship of the 2020 text\, Public Health Nutrition (Springer Publishers)\nPresentation of rural-focused research at national conferences\nTeaching in the Department of Nutrition and Healthcare Management\, including graduate courses in rural health\, life cycle nutrition\, and public health nutrition education\n\nDr. Thompson has strong professional interests in both public health nutrition and clinical nutrition. \nDr. Thompson enjoys facilitating learning opportunities for students within the graduate nutrition program. She is passionate about mentoring and guiding emerging nutrition professionals. It is her hope that all of her students will gain an appreciation of the complexities involved in delivering health care to rural populations\, and that some of her students will find purpose and passion in building careers in rural health settings. \n  \nTitle: “Rural Appalachian Foodways from Then to Now: Using Traditional Foods to Enhance Dietetic Practice” \n  \nThis meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. \n  \n\n \n \n RSVP - Member Meeting\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Meeting*March 18th Membership MeetingName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Additional GuestIf bringing a guest\, please indicate above with a whole number (ex. 1 or 2). If not bringing a guest\, please leave blank. Your KAND Membership Status*\n \n KAND Member\n \n \n KAND Student Member\n \n \n KAND Retired Member\n \n \n Friend of KAND\n \n \n KAND Non-member: To receive CPE credit\, non-members will be asked to pay $10 to attend\, pay $35 to become a Friend of KAND or $25 to join KAND.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/september-membership-meeting-rural-appalachian-foodways-from-then-to-now-using-traditional-foods-to-enhance-dietetic-practice/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20220308T014215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T014547Z UID:25437-1648735200-1648740600@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:Join Us For State of the State – TAND Update DESCRIPTION:March 31 is our final CEU meeting for the spring. We will be hosting Christy Davis Clarkson\, our current TAND president for our State of the State – TAND Update. Please tune in on Zoom from 3:00-4:30pm EST. Zoom link to come! \n  \n\n \n \n RSVP - Member Meeting\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Meeting*March 18th Membership MeetingName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Additional GuestIf bringing a guest\, please indicate above with a whole number (ex. 1 or 2). If not bringing a guest\, please leave blank. Your KAND Membership Status*\n \n KAND Member\n \n \n KAND Student Member\n \n \n KAND Retired Member\n \n \n Friend of KAND\n \n \n KAND Non-member: To receive CPE credit\, non-members will be asked to pay $10 to attend\, pay $35 to become a Friend of KAND or $25 to join KAND.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/join-us-for-state-of-the-state-tand-update/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T173000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20220204T205825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T205825Z UID:25426-1646929800-1646933400@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:Chattanooga AND Spring Meeting: Side Hustle Opportunities for Dietitians DESCRIPTION:Side Hustle Opportunities for Dietitians\, presented by Katie M . Dodd\, MS\, RDN\, CSG\, LD\, FAND \nKatie is a geriatric dietitian\, writer\, speaker\, consultant\, mentor\, and leader. She has a variety of non-traditional income streams. Katie is a blogger with The Geriatric Dietitian and High Calorie Recipes blogs and the host of the Dietitian Side Hustle podcast. She lives in Medford\, Oregon and is mom to Gavin and Emily. \nYou choose how to attend!\nJoin us via Zoom using this link or in-person at UT-Chattanooga\n518 Oak Street\, Metropolitan Building\, Room 306\, 3rd floor\nLight refreshments provided by UTC/Health and Human Performance Department \n \n  URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/chattanooga-and-spring-meeting-side-hustle-opportunities-for-dietitians/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20220126T143723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T143723Z UID:25418-1643896800-1643902200@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:Member Meeting: Nutrition Entrepreneurship: How to Generate Income Through an Online Course DESCRIPTION:Please join us on February 3rd as Registered Dietitian Rebecca Ellison shares her experiences with entrepreneurship. Rebecca received her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition and Master of Public Health from the University of Tennessee. Her graduate-level training had a specialized focus in infant-feeding and maternal and child health and that’s where she fell in love with feeding babies.  \n  \nIn her professional career\, Rebecca has experience counseling families in the areas of nutrition and breastfeeding. She also had the privilege of promoting successful breastfeeding at the community level through health policy and program planning\, implementation and evaluation. In this role Rebecca carried out a variety of community-level activities including planning continuing lactation education seminars for medical professionals\, educating local childcare facilities on the topic of infant feeding\, partnering with local hospital administration and employers to improve breastfeeding related policies and practices\, and designing lactation rooms throughout Knox County.  \n  \nCurrently\, Rebecca is the owner/founder of The Baby Nutritionist\, LLC. She empowers parents to feed their babies with confidence through research-based online breastfeeding classes and educational content.  \n  \nRebecca will be presenting on Nutrition Entrepreneurship: how to generate income through an online course. \n  \n\n \n \n RSVP - Member Meeting\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Meeting*March 18th Membership MeetingName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Additional GuestIf bringing a guest\, please indicate above with a whole number (ex. 1 or 2). If not bringing a guest\, please leave blank. Your KAND Membership Status*\n \n KAND Member\n \n \n KAND Student Member\n \n \n KAND Retired Member\n \n \n Friend of KAND\n \n \n KAND Non-member: To receive CPE credit\, non-members will be asked to pay $10 to attend\, pay $35 to become a Friend of KAND or $25 to join KAND.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/member-meeting-nutrition-entrepreneurship-how-to-generate-income-through-an-online-course/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20220105T220924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T221451Z UID:25388-1642514400-1642519800@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:Member Meeting: Nutrition in Renal Disease DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Tuesday\, January 18th from 3:00-4:30pm to hear Kori Daniel MS\, RDN\, LDN at Fresenius Medical Care speak about Nutrition in Renal Disease. Kori will be presenting to us on Zoom. \n  \n\n \n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Meeting*March 18th Membership MeetingName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Additional GuestIf bringing a guest\, please indicate above with a whole number (ex. 1 or 2). If not bringing a guest\, please leave blank. Your KAND Membership Status*\n \n KAND Member\n \n \n KAND Student Member\n \n \n KAND Retired Member\n \n \n Friend of KAND\n \n \n KAND Non-member: To receive CPE credit\, non-members will be asked to pay $10 to attend\, pay $35 to become a Friend of KAND or $25 to join KAND.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/member-meeting-nutrition-in-renal-disease/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20211112T151530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T144706Z UID:25359-1638464400-1638468000@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:KAND December Social: Join us at Kendra Scott! DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual KAND Social! This year\, we will be hosting a Kendra Scott jewelry party at 5350 Kingston Pike from 6:00p-7:00p. Everyone will have the opportunity to make their own personalize piece of Kendra Scott jewelry with the option to purchase and take home. Light refreshments will be served. Come enjoy sips\, sweets\, and jewels! After Kendra Scott\, we would love for you to join us at Harvest (5200 Kingston Pike) for dinner and friendship. It is going to be a fun evening you do not want to miss! Please indicate by checking the box below which events you plan on attending. We are looking forward to seeing you all soon! \n  \n  URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/kand-december-social-join-us-at-kendra-scott/ LOCATION:Kendra Scott\, 5350 Kingston Pike\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37919\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,KAND Member Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T100000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20211101T115557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T204536Z UID:25351-1638266400-1638266400@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:Eating WELL with Diabetes - Virtual Diabetes Nutrition Education DESCRIPTION:  \nVirtual Diabetes Food City Store Tour \nDate: Tuesday\, November 30\, 10am EST \nLocation: This program will be held virtually. \n  \nJoin us for a 1-hour virtual store tour as we discuss tips and tricks for navigating the aisles to find foods that best support your health and help to manage diabetes. \nRegister Today! https://secure.gethealthie.com/appointments/embed_appt?dietitian_id=566708&require_offering=true&offering_id=62997&hide_package_images=false \nContact Elizabeth Hall\, PhD\, RDN\, LDN with questions: halle@foodcity.com URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/eating-well-with-diabetes-virtual-diabetes-nutrition-education-4/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20211004T135923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T204221Z UID:25312-1637161200-1637166600@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:Join us as Lisa Kocak speaks on Diabetes Prevention & Awareness in the Community. DESCRIPTION:In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month\, Lisa Kocak from the Tennessee Department of Health will be speaking on Diabetes Prevention and Awareness in the Community. \nLisa has a B.S. in Health Education from the State University of New York\, College at Cortland and her Masters of Arts and Social Sciences from the State University of New York\, College at Binghamton.  She started her career as a Certified Medical Assistant in the medical field and went on to pursue her current career in public health.  She has worked at the local public health level and transitioned into the state level of public health.  She worked as a Public Health Educator and Public Information Officer at the Tioga County Health Department in Owego\, New York and a Health Program Specialist at Metro Public Health Department in Nashville.  Lisa is currently a Program Director at the Tennessee Department of Health in the Chronic Disease division.  Kocak also teaches Medical Assisting courses at South College in Tennessee. \n  URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/join-us-as-lisa-kocak-speaking-on-diabetes-prevention-awareness-in-the-community/ CATEGORIES:Board of Directors Meeting,KAND Member Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20211101T115421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T204615Z UID:25348-1637074800-1637074800@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:Eating WELL with Diabetes - Virtual Diabetes Nutrition Education DESCRIPTION:  \n“Pitfalls and Challenges” Diabetes Educational Session \nDate: Tuesday\, November 16\, 3pm EST \nLocation: This program will be held virtually. \n  \nJoin us for a 20-minute educational session designed to increase your confidence in navigating the pitfalls and challenges you may encounter when managing diabetes. In this session\, you will learn about managing low and high blood sugars\, increasing exercise\, and identifying foods that affect your blood sugar. \nRegister Today! https://secure.gethealthie.com/appointments/embed_appt?dietitian_id=566708&require_offering=true&offering_id=62997&hide_package_images=false \nContact Elizabeth Hall\, PhD\, RDN\, LDN with questions: halle@foodcity.com URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/eating-well-with-diabetes-virtual-diabetes-nutrition-education-3/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T090000 DTSTAMP:20260407T101027 CREATED:20211101T115317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T151932Z UID:25346-1636448400-1636448400@eatrightknox.org SUMMARY:Eating WELL with Diabetes - Virtual Diabetes Nutrition Education DESCRIPTION:  \n“Tips and Tools” Diabetes Educational Session \nDate: Tuesday\, November 9\, 10am EST \nLocation: This program will be held virtually. \n  \nJoin us for a 20-minute educational session all about tips and tools for prevention or management of diabetes. In this session\, we will discuss how to read the Nutrition Facts Panel\, how to count carbohydrates\, estimate portions\, and plan your plate! Plus\, we will share delicious recipes to add some flavor and flare to your meals. \nRegister Today! https://secure.gethealthie.com/appointments/embed_appt?dietitian_id=566708&require_offering=true&offering_id=62997&hide_package_images=false \nContact Elizabeth Hall\, PhD\, RDN\, LDN with questions: halle@foodcity.com URL:https://eatrightknox.org/event/eating-well-with-diabetes-virtual-diabetes-nutrition-education-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR