Dietitians – AZ Dept. of Health Services Director's Blog

Highlighting public health dietitians during National Nutrition Month

By Sheila Sjolander|2023-03-15T13:00:29-07:00March 15th, 2023|General|

March has been celebrated as National Nutrition Month for 50 years by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists work in a variety of settings including health care, education, industry, and government. Public health nutrition is the application of nutrition and public health principles to design programs, systems, policies and environments that aim [...]

Implementing Our Strategic Plan- Address Public Health Workforce Needs

By Will Humble|2012-04-25T09:32:52-07:00April 25th, 2012|General|

Dietitians are a core public health asset- and one in short supply to boot. We’re trying to do something about that shortage with our new “WIC Track” initiative. We’re partnering with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health Dietetic Internship to offer a "WIC Track” internship. It’s open to any eligible (have completed a Bachelor's [...]