Conferences, Events, & Training Opportunities
CWA provides this chronological list of in-person workshops, online education, screenings, and conferences addressing a wide range of topics that promote healthy living and support the professional development of WIC employees and other public health professionals. If you have an event that you would like to post, please fill out this form. If you have an additional flier or handout, please email Jodi at CWA so she can add that prior to publishing your event listing.
Join us for WIC Wellness Wednesdays from 12:30-1:00pm every Wednesday, where you will find WIC Agencies, Clinics, and Community Partners, hosting 15-30 minute wellness breaks as little healing gifts to get us through the rest of the week. Yoga, meditation, writing, self-care and compassion, dance, stretching, and more. If you are interested in joining us for this wonderful mid-week break, please email Jodi at jmulliganpfile@calwic.org. We will not be making this Zoom meeting link public, but WIC staff and affiliated community partners are welcome.
Interested in Hosting a WIC Wellness Wednesday? If you are a WIC Agency or WIC Clinic site, or are an affiliated nonprofit community partner, please sign up here.
If you are interested in sponsoring WIC Wellness Wednesdays, please email Jodi.
The Summit will be a completely virtual event on Thursday, 23 September, 2021 during the UN General Assembly High-level week. Through this people’s summit, the UN will reaffirm its commitment to promote human rights for all and ensure everyone, everywhere has the opportunity to participate. The event is open to all through its virtual programme and this virtual platform.
Register today! Join us at this event alongside leaders, experts and stakeholders from around the world. Together we can and must leverage the power of our food systems to achieve all of our shared goals for people, planet, and prosperity.
The University of Tennessee’s Public Health Nutrition Program is continuing its fourth series of biannual Promoting Healthy Weight colloquia.
REGISTER HERE BETWEEN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 AND FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24.
Please join us for the Promoting Healthy Weight colloquium which is FREE. The Fall 2021 colloquium will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 12:30 – 5:00 PM ESDT. The theme is creating more equitable food systems. The panel will discuss centering cultural foods and diverse voices. Colloquium presentations are intended for family and community members, practitioners, and researchers.
Approval for continuing education credits will be submitted for Registered Dietitians and Certified Health Education Specialists.
After you register, a confirmation email will be sent to you. Don’t forget to add utphn@utk.edu to your address book so that our emails will arrive in your inbox! If you will be viewing the webcast in a group setting, EACH participant should complete a separate registration form.
Speakers:
- Erin Biehl
- John Hopkins Center for a Livable Future
- Food System Sustainability & Public Health Program
- Program Officer
- Mariela Fernandez, PhD
- Clemson University
- College of Behavioral, Social & Health Sciences
- Assistant Professor
- Megan Schraedley, PhD
- West Chester University
- Department of Communication and Media
- Assistant Professor
- Twila Cassadore (San Carlos Apache)
- San Carlos Apache Tribe
- Traditional Western Apache Diet Project
- Project Assistant
Panelists:
- Liliana Burbano (Panel Moderator)
- Knox County Health Department
- Active Transportation-Safe Routes to School Coordinator
- Andrew Akhaphong, RD, LD, Pn1, CPT
- Mackenthun’s Fine Foods
- Registered Dietitian Manager
- Linda Black Elk (Catawba)
- United Tribes Technical College
- Food Sovereignty Coordinator
- Reina Gascon-Lopez
- The Sofrito Project
- Chef, Recipe Developer, Blogger
- Darris Upton
- Knox County Mayor’s Office
- Diversity Development Manager
Join us for WIC Wellness Wednesdays from 12:30-1:00pm every Wednesday, where you will find WIC Agencies, Clinics, and Community Partners, hosting 15-30 minute wellness breaks as little healing gifts to get us through the rest of the week. Yoga, meditation, writing, self-care and compassion, dance, stretching, and more. If you are interested in joining us for this wonderful mid-week break, please email Jodi at jmulliganpfile@calwic.org. We will not be making this Zoom meeting link public, but WIC staff and affiliated community partners are welcome.
Interested in Hosting a WIC Wellness Wednesday? If you are a WIC Agency or WIC Clinic site, or are an affiliated nonprofit community partner, please sign up here.
If you are interested in sponsoring WIC Wellness Wednesdays, please email Jodi.
Other Continuing Education Resources:
For Vaccine information see: Pregnancy & Vaccinations, Weaving a Safety Net (training video in partnership with UC San Diego and CDPH) and the PPT presentation for this training; Recommended websites for science-based vaccine information; Flu Shot Facts in English and Spanish.
For Breastfeeding Education Events throughout California, see California Breastfeeding Coalition’s Events Calendar
Pre-Recorded and Live Webinars: UC Davis Human Lactation Center
Culturally Proficient Professional, Reflective Supervision, and other Strengthening Families Training: Strategies 2.0
Lactation Conferences & Courses: Berkeley. Evergreen Perinatal Education
Lactation Educator Counselor & other courses: UC San Diego Extension
Racial Equity Webinar Series: US Breastfeeding Committee
HEALTHY FAMILIES...STRONG COMMUNITIES...BRIGHT FUTURES!
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