TURNING LEAVES AND SHAPING LEADERS: Meet the Career Day Speakers! Food & Nutrition Conference and Expo
WAND'S 2024 LEADERSHIP AND CAREER DAY
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The Wisconsin Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is an organization of nutrition professionals providing expert food and nutrition services to the residents of Wisconsin. WAND is an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, consisting of approximately 1000 nutrition experts commonly known as Registered Dietitian (RD) and Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR).
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VISION
Optimize Wisconsin’s health through food and nutrition.
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CHAIR/PRESIDENT-ELECT
MEAGAN MARITATO, MS, RDN, CD
PRESIDENT/PAST-CHAIR
ADRIAN LEQUE, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
PAST PRESIDENT
DEBORAH TANG, MS, RDN, CD
STATE MEDIA REP
EMILIE WILLIAMSON, MBA, RDN
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PLANNING (PEP) CHAIR
CASEY ROSENBERG, MS, RD, CD, CLS
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PLANNING (PEP) CHAIR ELECT
ANNIE WEISS, MS, CD
MEMBERSHIP & DIVERSITY CHAIR
EMILY OSCHMANN, RDN, LDN, CDN
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER FAITH ANDERSON
MEMBER
JENNIFER ADAMCZYK, DTR
STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ERIC OSTERMANN
EVENT & MEMBERSHIP MANAGER
LIZA ROSENTHAL
OFFICE MANAGER
SANDY SHIMON
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
SKYLER WOLFF
ADRIAN LEQUE
EMILIE WILLIAMSON
CONTRIBUTORS
DEBORAH TANG
NATHAN BUTZLAFF
MEGAN MARITATO
CASEY ROSENBURG
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2024-2025 Board of Directors
Upcoming Events
President Update
WAND Bites
Thank You: Engage with WAND
American Diabetes Month
How to Fuel Your Students for Back to School
Leadership & Career Day
Meet Your Career Day Speakers
FNCE '24 Right Next Door!
Tala Aleswed
Tamara Anderson
Lauren Ascher
Maia Beirne
Taylor Bobber
Grace Bolwerk
Jessica Bomkamp
Melanie Brandenburg
Kathleen Bushman
Cadee Campbell
Ava Clouser
Mariem Clute
Sandra Contreras
Anna Cullen
Cheryl Davies
Kayla Dunaway
Alessia Eckelaert
Kayla Eklund
Lauren Fleck
Amanda Giebink
Rosa Gomez
Ramiro Gonzalez
Ava Govek
Courtney Grefe
Stephanie Greunke
Josie Hasenstab
Angela Hertz
Amy Hess
Andrea Hurt
Brianna Iczkowski
Celia Janowski
Diane Johnson
Andrew Kaliszewski
Semie Kim
Hannah Koschak
Trinity Manzke
Sarah McMillian
Lauren Nash
Natalie Niebler
FNCE 2024 WI Speakers
Malnutrition Awareness Week
Sweet and Savory for the Season
State Policy News
Marquette Law School Poll
Dietitians in the News
Lillian Nogalski
Lauren Palaia
Nicole Palmieri
Marianne Peshek
Catherine Phillips
Isabella Polaske
Taylor Prellberg
Marisa Pruitt
Shelby Retzlaff
Molly Ross
Kaitlyn Saeger
Katherine Schroeder
Megan Schultz
Rhonda Seifert
Leah Shepeck
Madaline Stafford
Madelyn Schomel
Annaliese Viscarra
Erica Walhovd
Samantha Walker
Rosanne Wetzel
Demetrius Willis
Nathaniel Willis
Megan Zanon
PRESIDENT UPDATE
Adrian Leque, MS, RDN, LD, FAND President 2024-2025
As summer turns to fall, we say goodbye to vacations with the kids and hello to packing school lunches. I love the crisp, fall air, and all the great apple varieties that show up in the stores. There are always a few new ones I like to try out. First came Honeycrip, then Sweet Tango, but have you tried First Kiss? It is no surprise that one of my favorite recipes is for Apple Dumplings! I loved these as a kid, and although I rarely have them these days, they are a favorite. See the recipe here.
While everyone is quite busy these days with their jobs, kids, pets, spouses, etc., I want to thank you for taking some of your precious time to hang out with WAND. We have some important business to accomplish. If you haven’t heard, we have work to do to get the Dietitian Compact Bill passed in our state. If you missed attending “Empowering Nutrition Professionals to Engage in Candidate Education” live, make sure to watch the recording to learn more about the upcoming legislative session and what you can do to help. We have more details from the PPAC in this newsletter as well.
The thing I am particularly excited about this fall is The Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, (FNCE), happening 10/5/24-10/8/24 in Minneapolis. It has been 7 years since FNCE has been this close and even longer since I have been able to attend. If you haven’t attended FNCE yet, this is your turn to go! This amazing gathering of nutrition professionals features a wide variety of educational sessions, including pre-FNCE workshops and immersive off-site excursions. The expo includes the Expo theater and spotlight stage, which each featuring demos and presentations. The Center for Career Opportunities, and Member Marketplace, where you can purchase Academy member products is a fan favorite, along with the President’s Party with a Purpose, the Anytime 5K, and the Silent Auction. And don’t forget to sign up for DPG and MIG events, as there are many! You can register for FNCE, or find more information here.
I also want to personally invite all members to join WAND Vice President Meagan Maritato and I on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 4:45pm for a WAND reception during FNCE. This will include a cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres. Please register by 10/7/24.
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WAND has also been busy, with special events getting planned for the year. See below for our upcoming events, with registration links for more details and to get registered today!
9/25/24 SE Regioin Kickoff Event at the Eagle Park Brewing Company in Muskego
11/1/24 Leadership and Career Day at UWSP in Stevens Point, WI
SAVE THE DATE!
4/3-4/4 WAND Annual Conference at the Park Hotel in Madison, WI
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WAND BITES
Malnutrition Awareness Week Now Official in WI!
We are excited to announce that Governer Evers has made a proclamation that Malnutrition Awareness Week will take place on September 16 - 20, 2024.
This week, the state of Wisconsin joins local, state, and national partners, as well as all key stakeholders, in affirming nutrition as a human right and working to increase awareness of, reduce, and prevent malnutrition in Wisconsin. Check out page 20 to read the full proclamation!
Updated WAND Bylaws now Online
WAND’s membership voted to approve changes to our association’s bylaws at our 2023-24 annual meeting back in February. These changes will help create efficiencies in decision-making and provide better ways for volunteer leaders to manage our association. The governing document is now online. Click Here!
WAND Online Member Profile Log-in
Our staff have been working to update our records for our professional and student members. Having current and useful member information is critical to the success of our communications and membership engagement initiatives. One such update includes changes to your WAND online member profile. To make it easier for members to log in on WAND’s website, your username has been updated to your Academy ID number! Check your email for all the details and feel free to contact the office with any questions. eatrightwisc@gmail.com or 920-560-5619
Professional Development Scholarship for Members
WAND's Board of Directors wants to support member students and professionals to further their careers and professional learning by supporting members with an opportunity to attend WAND-sponsored events at reduced or no-cost! This scholarship is open to high school students, college students, practitioners and retired professionals!
Our next event available for professional development scholarship is our Leadership & Career Day: The Business of Dietetics, on Friday, November 1, 2024 at UW Stevens Point. More info and apply here.
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American Diabetes Month®
November is American Diabetes Month®. But this isn’t a time to celebrate. It’s a time to rally against the diabetes epidemic. Join us to uplift your loved ones living with diabetes and help all those in need across America. The American Diabetes Association® is leading the charge by:
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HOW TO FUEL YOUR STUDENTS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL
Casey Rosenburg, MS, RDN, CD, CLS Professional Education Chair 2024-2025
As students get ready to learn, it’s important to remember that kids need the right nutrients to start their learning out right. Breakfast is a key step along the way. Healthy minds start with full bellies.
As you're putting together that breakfast plate, make sure it's packed with protein. Protein helps kids get through class, and will ensure that what they eat in the morning will last them through until lunch hour. Protein options that are popular with kids include cheese, yogurt, deli meats and eggs. The protein portion should be the size of your child's palm. Add some fresh fruit and whole wheat toast to help make it a fully balanced breakfast.
Remember to start your kids’ day with water as opposed to juice or other sugared or caffeinated beverages. The extra sugar in juice make create extra sugar in the day and then shortly create a big morning slump. Some older kids may request energy drinks, coffee drinks, or caffeinated teas to start their day but these can be high in sugar, caffeine, and have a dehydrating effect. Caffeine can also lead to caffeine withdrawal, sleep issues, and headaches, it is best to skip it when possible. Water or an unsweetened tea or low-fat milk if they consume it. Children ages 1-3 years need about 4 cups of fluids per day (milk or water), 4-8 years need 5 cups of fluids per day, and 8 years and up need 8 cups a day.
For lunch, mix things up. Many kids don't like to eat the same thing over and over again for weeks at a time. Sandwiches, salads or soup are good options, but, again, protein should be a focus. Children should drink water with lunch, but since most kids want something flavorful, sugar-free juice boxes, flavored soda water or water with a flavor packet can be a good alternative.
Some lunch ideas are:
Kabobs: skewer cut fruits, vegetables and proteins and serve with a sauce or dip (chicken, grapes and cucumbers with tzatziki sauce)
Bento boxes: use small containers to keep foods separate, add in fresh or dried fruits, raw veggies, nuts, granola, yogurt, cheese or meat, and whole grains
Eat the rainbow: red grape tomatoes, orange hummus, yellow cheese, green cucumbers, bell peppers, blueberries, purple grapes
Themed lunches: Mexican with beans, rice, whole grain tortilla chips and guac or salsa, diced Pico; Asian with grilled chicken strips, broccoli, brown rice and soy sauce for dipping; Pizza with whole grain pita or crackers, grape tomatoes, bell peppers, string cheese, salami slices
Protein salads with whole grain crackers or raw veggies: egg salad, tuna salad, chicken salad
For snacks throughout the day, carrots and hummus or vegetables with a dip are a good choice. Other options include dried or freeze-dried fruits, fruits leather, fresh fruits, whole grain crackers and cheese, or beef jerky. Some treats are okay throughout the school year but we want to stick with healthy options for snacks and lunches. The hot chips and cheese snacks are very processed, they're full of sugar and fat and just not a lot of nutritional value there. Limiting soda can also help eliminate sugars along with limiting caffeine consumption which can be high during after school times.
Variety are key throughout the school year so out students do not get bored and head towards less healthy options. Experiment with your students and let them be part of the chose as well! Plan your lunch menu at the end of each week with them or let them pick a protein, fruit, vegetable and grain to add to their lunch box to keep them interested in what they are packing and eating.
Deborah Tang, MS, RD, CD
Past President 2024-2025
Friday, November 1, 2024: UW Stevens Point - Dreyfus University Center
While WAND's Leadership and Career Day is focused on early career professionals and students in the nutrition and dietetic field, this one-day event is open to all dietetic professionals or those interested in learning about the field. With sessions focusing on career and personal development in the workplace, there is something for everyone learn from and enjoy!
Additional highlights of Career Day to include
• Panel of practitioners
• Additional learning sessions on the future of healthcare, becoming a health entrepreneur, leadership, and responding to mental health challenges.
• Up to 5.0 CEUs will be available
• Networking Lunch and snacks included in registration
How to Register?
Head over to our website linked here to see the date and gain access to register to fantastic professional development event! You can learn more about the date time and location of the event as well as connect with us if you have any further questions!
Beth Ann Engelland, MBA, RDN, Vice President of Operational Excellence, Aramark Student Nutrition
Karen Krchma, RDN, CD, CBS, CGP
Hannah Koschak, RDN, CD, Community Dietitian and Entrepreneur
10:00-1:15 AM Break
10:15-11:15 AM Keynote: The Future of Healthcare is in Your Hands
Amanda Archibald, RD
11:15-12:15 PM Networking Lunch
12:15-1:45 PM General Session: Become a Health Entrepreneur
Lyna Matesi and Carolyn Krueskamp, RDN
1:45-2:00 PM Break
2:00-2:45 PM Rotating Mini-Sessions:
Responding to Mental Health Challenges - Beth Kinslow, DSc, ATC, LAT Leading Others Through Change - Brian Krolczyk, PhD, NBC-HWC
2:45-3:00 PM Break
3:00-3:45 PM Rotating Mini-Sessions:
Responding to Mental Health Challenges - Beth Kinslow, DSc, ATC, LAT Leading Others Through Change - Brian Krolczyk, PhD, NBC-HWC
4:00-4:15 PM Closing Remarks
*schedule subject to change
MEET YOUR CAREER DAY SPEAKERS
Deborah Tang, MS, RD, CD Past President 2024-2025
ARYN DEGRAVE, MS, RDN, CD, LD, CLC
Aryn serves as a Corporate Registered Dietitian for Hy-Vee grocery stores in Madison, Wisconsin. With over two and a half years of experience at Hy-Vee, she has developed strong community connections, led worksite wellness programs, provided personalized medical nutrition therapy to customers and employees, and built a local media presence. Aryn is dedicated to helping families and individuals adopt a food-first approach, making nutrition practices simpler and more sustainable at home. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and holds a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin—Stevens Point (2016), and a Master of Science in Dietetics from Mount Mary University (2019).
BETH ANN ENGELLAND. MBA, RDN
Beth Ann Engelland is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Aramark’s K-12 division (aka School Lunch!). She is a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience at Aramark, where she has steadily taken positions of increasing responsibility leading to her current position as Vice President of Operational Excellence. In this role, Beth Ann leverages her extensive expertise of USDA menu regulations, operational efficiencies, and culinary and service excellence to lead a team of Dietitians and Chefs. Her strategic vision and commitment to operational excellence have been instrumental in driving the company's success, particularly in fostering environments where students, employees and clients thrive.
Beyond her professional achievements, Beth Ann is deeply passionate about making a positive impact on the communities she serves. She is dedicated to providing students with healthy, nutritious meals, recognizing the critical role that good nutrition plays in their overall well-being and academic success. Beth Ann resides in Neenah, WI with her husband Ben, her two kids and 8 chickens. She enjoys gardening, spending time on Lake Winnebago, and traveling with her family.
AMANDA ARCHIBALD, RD
Amanda Archibald is widely recognized as an early adopter in translational genomics, connecting nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics to the kitchen and to health. She founded The Genomic Kitchen as a platform for delivering education and services that connect genes to food and health. Amanda is the author of two books, a clinician, educator, global speaker and consultant. In addition to a busy private practice, Amanda teaches and mentors clinicians around the world in her efforts to make genomics and culinary genomics more widely understood and accessible. Her cutting-edge work has resulted in consulting, product and technology innovation for a variety of entities including Hawkins Watts (NZ), BioCeuticals (Australia), Healthy America (USA), SRG Management LLC, Sodexo (France/USA) and Einkorn Revival (USA). Amanda’s work in culinary genomics is foundational to the first nutrigenomically-informed menu in the world offered to patients and staff at Sharp Healthcare, San Diego. Originally from the UK, Amanda currently resides in the high desert and mountains of Western Colorado
HANNAH KOSCHAK, RDN, CD
Hannah received her BS from UW-Stevens Point and completed her Dietetic Internship at UW-Green Bay. Her first job was as a clinical dietitian at Marshfield Medical Center working in the inpatient and dialysis units. After several years of helping people manage their diseases, it was the inspiration and experience she needed to launch her business, Wholesome Endeavors, in 2018. Her passion is helping people with their relationship with food so they can focus on disease prevention over dieting. She speaks against weight stigma to help women start a health journey from a place of self-love rather than self-loathe. Over the past 7 years, Wholesome Endeavors has evolved and transformed to now running a women’s membership in addition to several community collaborations and opportunities. Hannah has had the pleasure of presenting at Fort McCoy and consulted with over 50 National Guard. She has appeared on the local news 3 times offering meal ideas, packed lunch suggestions, and go-to snack ideas for kids. Wholesome Endeavors has earned several local awards and recognitions which supports the fact that people appreciate unbiased nutrition education.
CAROLYN KRUESKAMP, RD, NASM-CPT
Carolyn is a registered dietitian, personal trainer and owner of Balanced Bites LLC. She specializes in women’s health conditions and works with clients to optimize their gut health and hormones with a functional approach. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 dogs, cooking, traveling, and spending time outdoors.
BETH KINSLOW, DSC, ATC, LAT
Beth Kinslow is an associate professor in the School of Health Sciences and Wellness and the Master of Science in Athletic Training program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and an adjunct faculty at Rocky Mountain University of Health Care Professions. She received her bachelor’s degree in athletic training from UW-Stevens Point in 2002, her master’s in exercise & sport psychology from Oregon State in 2006 and her doctoral degree from Rocky Mountain University of Health Care Professions in 2017. Beth’s professional interests include teaching students the importance of patient-centered care, understanding the impact of mental health in today’s society, and providing realistic learning opportunities within the classroom and clinical settings through simulations.
BRIAN KROLCZYK, PH.D, NBC-HWC
Brian is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach with over 35 years of experience in mental health, inpatient physical rehabilitation, and executive assessment/development. At the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, he leads a team of internationally recognized health coach trainers and wellness experts in training health and wellness coaches. Brian earned a Ph.D in Counseling Psychology from West Virginia University and a graduate certificate, Positive Psychology and Well-Being, from the College of Executive Coaching, Arroyo Grande, CA. Brian is a resilient survivor of a broken neck, open-heart surgery, and diabetes. These personal experiences have shaped his commitment to daily health routines, teaching, leadership development and health coaching.
KAREN KRCHMA, RDN, CD
LYNA MATESI EVENTS UPDATE
Karen Krchma is a graduate from Mount Mary University, Milwaukee WI, from the Dietetics Department in Nutrition Science (BSN). As an RDN in the Milwaukee area, Karen was a member of the local SE Regional WAND group, attending the monthly meetings, bringing in speakers, arranging field trips and outings to enrich and highlight the valuable work of RDNs and DTRs. She served on the PEP Committee (past Chair), the PPAC Committee, traveling to DC as well as many meetings to meet local Legislators, and assisted at the annual conferences.
In the early years of practicing dietetics, Karen worked in a variety of typical settings, all the while she was looking for that area of practice that really called to her. She participated in numerous education courses where she discovered her passion for Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy, and consequently dug deep into what made sense in helping people with diseases of all kinds. The “Food as Medicine” approach to correct medical problems was what she was looking for, and proved to be the approach that changed the lives of her patients! Many hours of study, and many highly educated medical people brought this approach to the forefront of her practice and brought delight to her as the practitioner. After 30+ years in nutrition, “I am so glad I listened to my intuition and took this path, I could not be happier with the results.”
Lyna developed her leadership skills in the cellular telecommunications industry, where she was challenged to lead others in navigating significant, ongoing industry disruption. Over the last 25 years, Lyna served in change management, leadership development, and curriculum development roles at U.S. Cellular and business planning, project management, and communication technology roles at Motorola. Lyna has extensive experience coordination large-scale, high-profile programs and teams across Asia, Europe, and the United States. She designed and facilitated a wide variety of leadership and management programs for thousands of corporate, academic, nonprofit, and government leaders in top and middle management positions. At Motorola, she oversaw global message delivery for 70,000 employees at 345 locations around the world. As an associate professor, Lyna taught undergraduate and graduate courses in management, leadership, and strategy. She played an instrumental role in launching three new degree programs in data science, data analytics, and business administration (MBA) as well helping secure a 4-million-dollar program endowment.
Building Connections at Leadership & Career Day!
After hearing from these incredible speakers, we are even more excited for the connections and opportunities that will come at this year’s Leadership & Career Day with WAND. This event is all about fostering relationships, learning from experts, and collaborating to shape the future of our profession. Whether you're a student, a professional, or an industry leader, there’s something for everyone to take away. Together, we can create a network of support and growth that will help elevate our careers and the field of nutrition and dietetics in Wisconsin and beyond!
EVENT UPDATE
FNCE '24 RIGHT NEXT DOOR!
Be a part of the memories as FNCE® is right next door this year in Minnesota! Join and attend FNCE® this year to see experts throughout Nutrtion and Dietetics bringing the best of the best in updates, expertiese, and more!
About the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo®
Each fall, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics sponsors the world's largest meeting of food and nutrition experts — RDNs, NDTRs, researchers, policymakers, health care providers and industry leaders attend FNCE® to address key issues affecting the health of all Americans. World-renowned nutrition and health experts explore the latest advances in medical nutrition therapy, health care technology, nutrition services access and opportunity, and much more.
FNCE® registration is open!
Get ready to experience the allure of Minneapolis as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics brings you the ultimate gathering of food and nutrition experts, students, industry innovators and more! At FNCE®, you can dive into cutting-edge discussions led by renowned thought leaders, explore the latest ground-breaking research and network at special events designed just for you. Don't miss out on this thrilling event where the future of nutrition and health care takes center stage!
We are proud to highlight the talented professionals from Wisconsin who will be sharing their insights and expertise at FNCE 2024. These leaders are making a significant impact in the field of nutrition and dietetics, and we are excited to see them represent WAND on the national stage!
JOANNE SLAVIN PHD, RD
WISCONSIN MODERATOR
Debate: Are You What You Eat? Exploring How Diet and Environment Shape the Human Gut Microbiome
Monday, October 7, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CT
Ballroom A
DANA SCHEUNEMANN PHD, MS, RD, CD
WISCONSIN SPEAKER
Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom
Monday, October 7, 2024 12:25 PM CT Learning Lounge
KRISTEN DEUMAN MPH, RDN
WISCONSIN MODERATOR
Food is Medicine Research, Policy, and Practice: Perspectives from Registered Dietitians Advancing the Movement
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
8 AM - 9:30 AM CT
Ballroom A
WISCONSIN SPEAKER
From Gene to Team: Emerging Trends of Individualizing Dietary Supplement Recommendations for Athletic Performance
Sunday, October 6, 2024
1:30 PM - 3 PM CT
Location: L100 DEFG
WISCONSIN SPEAKER
Optimizing Integration of Dietetic Technicians, Registered into Nutrition Practice to Improve Outcomes and Support Staffing
Sunday, October 6, 2024
10 AM - 11:30 AM CT
Location: 103 ABCDEF
ERIKA R. ANNA, MS, RDN
Abstract
POSTER PRESENTATION: POSTER NUMBER 23
Developing a Clinically Validated Screening Tool to Assess Food and Nutrition Security Among Wisconsin’s Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers
Sunday October 6, 2024 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers (MSAW) are essential to the success of the U.S. food system. Paradoxically, food insecurity is known to be pervasive among this population. Access to health-promoting, and culturally appropriate foods impact the social determinants of health (SDoH), which play a crucial role in shaping health outcomes. The link between SDoH and chronic disease is particularly evident when considering disparities in health outcomes among socioeconomic and demographic groups. Individuals from marginalized and/or underresourced communities often face higher a prevalence of chronic diseases; MSAW endure disproportionately high rates of morbidity and mortality related adverse impacts on the SDoH. MSAW housing is often located in rural and isolated spaces where there is little access to health-promoting, and culturally appropriate foods. RDNs are in a strategic position to engage in the Nutrition Care Process which takes a policy, systems, and environmental approach to identifying and responding to food and nutrition insecurity. As the only federally qualified health center in Wisconsin with
a migrant health services designation, Noble Community Clinics (NCC) integrated SDoH tracking into the electronic medical record (EMR) within mobile primary care; furthermore, a RDN was integrated into clinical workflow in 2022. Through sustained community engagement NCC identified the SDoH tracking tools available likely do not adequately measure food and nutrition insecurity within the MSAW population. Thus, there is an immediate need to engage in communitybased participatory research to respond to identified and documented gaps in clinically validated EMR SDoH tools relevant for MSAW populations.
Authors
Erika R. Anna, MS, RDN (she/her/hers) –Doctoral Student, University of Wisconsin-Madison Civil Society and Community Studies & Aida Bise (she/her/hers) – Director of Mobile Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Operations, Noble Community Clinics
ANNA MARIE RODRIGUEZ RDN, LD, FAND
MORGAN KRUPP, MS, RDN, LDN
Abstract
POSTER PRESENTATION
Prevalence of Signs and Symptoms of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport Amongst Collegiate Athletes with Varying Levels of Access to Sports Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
Sunday October 6, 2024 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) is a syndrome stemming from Low Energy Availability (LEA) that can result in various impairments in athlete health and performance. Athletes are at increased risk for eating disorders and disordered eating, which can result in a status of LEA, and certain practices in collegiate athletics may produce additional risk. One hundred fifty-one collegiate athletes from 18 sports and four athletic divisions participated in a research survey and answered questions including demographic information, REDs signs and symptoms, practices related to weight and body composition in the collegiate athletics setting, and access to nutrition services provided by sports RDNs. Receiving nutrition services from sports RDNs was significantly (U=780.500, p=.002) associated with a higher REDs risk score. There was a strong, positive association between REDs risk and practices known to increase risk of disordered thoughts and behaviors in the college sports setting, which was statistically significant (Rs (98) =.375, p <.001). Female gender was significantly associated (p=,.001) with a higher REDs risk score (9.18 ± 4.62) compared to male gender (4.60 ± 3.51).
SANDRA CONTRERAS, MOUNT MARY DIETETICS GRADUATE STUDENT
Background
POSTER PRESENTATION
Every Day Counts: A Randomized Pilot Lifestyle Intervention for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Sunday October 6, 2024 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
To explore the feasibility, adherence, safety, and potential efficacy of Every Day Counts; a randomized nutrition and physical activity (PA) pilot for women with metastatic breast cancer (MBC).
Method
Women with clinically stable MBC were recruited to complete an interview, body composition testing, and phlebotomy at baseline and post-intervention. Multidimensional quality of life, symptom burden, lifestyle behaviors (nutrition and PA) and biomarkers of prognosis were obtained and quantified. Women were randomized to the immediate intervention or a waitlist control arm. Framed by the American Cancer Society guidelines, the 12-week intervention included a program binder, health coaching and intervention support (activity monitor, text messaging, cooking classes.) Women in the waitlist control received monthly text messaging.
Results
Forty women were recruited within 9 months (feasibility). Women in the immediate intervention attended 86% of all 12 weekly coaching sessions (adherence) and demonstrated
significant improvements in general QOL (p=0.001), and QOL related to breast cancer (p=0.001), endocrine symptoms (p=0.002) and fatigue (p=0.037), whereas the waitlist control did not (all p values ≥ 0.05) (efficacy). PA significantly increased for women in the intervention compared to control (p<0.0001), while dietary changes were less evident across groups due to high baseline adherence. No significant changes in biomarkers or muscle mass were noted, yet visceral adipose tissue declined (p=0.001). No intervention-related injuries were reported (safety).
Conclusions
Lifestyle interventions are of interest, safe and potentially beneficial for women with MBC. A larger, multisite trial is underway to examine biological mechanisms linking lifestyle behaviors to health outcomes.
Dietetics
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MALNUTRION AWARNESS WEEK
Adrian LeQue, MS, RDN, LD, CD, FAND
President 2024-2025
September 16-20, 2024 Is Malnutrition Awareness Week. Do You Know the Signs of Malnutrition?
On September 16-20, 2024, WAND will take part in Malnutrition Awareness WeekTM, an international effort to increase the awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of malnutrition in patients.
Malnutrition Awareness Week is an annual, multi-organizational campaign created by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) to focus on nutrition as a patient right and its vital role in health and recovery.
ASPEN will be holding events throughout the week to reinforce the significance of nutrition in medical treatment and educate community members on the importance of discussing their nutrition status with their healthcare professionals.
Malnutrition, when unrecognized and untreated, results in longer hospital stays for patients, twice the need for rehab or long-term care, and a 2.3 times higher rate of hospital deaths. In addition to its human toll, malnutrition raises hospital costs by 73% and can cost an additional $10,000 in hospital readmission stays.1 While older adults are particularly susceptible to malnutrition, others at risk include people with infections; those with long-term health conditions including kidney disease, diabetes, and lung disease; and people with cancer, dementia, and other chronic conditions.2
It is important to know the signs and symptoms of malnutrition. If you or your loved one is experiencing any of these, talk to your healthcare provider:
• Unplanned weight loss
• Loss of appetite
• Not able to eat or only able to eat small amounts
• Feeling weak or tired
• Swelling or fluid accumulation
References:
1. Guenter P, Abdelhadi R, Anthony P, et al. Malnutrition diagnoses and associated outcomes in hospitalized patients: United States, 2018. Nutr Clin Pract. 2021 Oct;36(5):957-969.
2. Tappenden KA, Quatrara B, Parkhurst ML, et al. Critical role of nutrition in improving quality of care: an interdisciplinary call to action to address adult hospital malnutrition. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2013;37(4):482-497.
MALNUTRION AWARNESS WEEK
FEATURED RECIPE
SWEET AND SAVORY FOR THE SEASON
WAND Executive Board
Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Cake Batter Ingredients
• 1 2/3 cups fresh pumpkin puree
• 4 large eggs 55-60g/2oz each), at room temperature
• 1 2/3 cups white sugar (or caster/superfine sugar)
• 1 cup vegetable or canola oil (or other neutral flavoured oil)
• 2 cups plain/all-purpose flour
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp cooking / kosher salt
Frosting Ingredients
• 6 oz / 180g cream cheese block, at room temperature
• 1 cup / 225g unsalted butter , softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 cups soft icing sugar / powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan-forced). Spray and line a large pan around 9 x 13" / 23 x 33cm with baking paper with overhang.
Batter – In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Bake – Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto cooling rack to cool completely (~ 2 hours) before frosting.
Frosting – Spread frosting on then use the back of a spoon to make swirly dents. Drizzle over maple syrup, concentrating on the dents to create maple syrup pools! Sprinkle with pecans. Then serve.
Frosting
Cream butter – Place the cream cheese and butter in a bowl. Beat for 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy. Add the icing sugar in 3 batches, starting the beater on low after each addition to avoid a snowstorm. Once incorporated, turn the beater up to high and beat for 3 minutes or until the frosting is light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Use frosting immediately.
Find a video here to see different variations to this reciepe or to learn more about it!
Big Flavor Broccoli
Broccoli Ingredients
• 1 lb. broccoli (about 1 large or 2 medium heads)
• 5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• Kosher salt
• 1 small red onion, cut lengthwise into (½"-thick) slices
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 6 oil-packed anchovy fillets
• 1 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about ¼ cup)
• Lemon wedges (for serving)
See the detailed recipe here!
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Trim the woody bottom of the broccoli stem and peel the tough outer layer. Slice the stem at a 45° angle into ¾" slices and break the florets into bite-size pieces.
Heat 3 Tbsp. oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add broccoli, season with salt, and cook for about 3 minutes until bright green and lightly charred. Transfer to a plate and wipe out the skillet.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 Tbsp. oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic for 3 minutes until softened. Add anchovies and cook until they break down and the garlic turns golden, about 2 minutes.
Return the broccoli to the skillet, toss to coat, and transfer to the oven. Roast for 20–25 minutes, tossing once, until browned and tender. Remember the skillet handle will be hot!
Scatter Parmesan over the broccoli and serve with lemon wedges.
FEATURED RECIPE
Cinnamon Sugar Topping Ingredients
• Kosher salt
• ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
• ½ tsp. cinnamon
• ¼ tsp. nutmeg
Cake Ingredients
• 9 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided, plus more for pan
• 1½ cups apple cider
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1¼ cups plus 2 Tbsp. (172 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp. (15 g) cornstarch
• 1¼ tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more
• ½ tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
• ¼ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg, divided
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ¾ cup (150 g) sugar, divided
Instructions
Mix a pinch of kosher salt, ¼ cup sugar, ½ tsp. cinnamon, and ¼ tsp. nutmeg in a small bowl; set aside. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly butter a 9x5" or 8½x4½" loaf pan and line it with parchment, leaving an overhang.
Bring 1½ cups of apple cider to a boil, then simmer until reduced to ¾ cup, about 8–10 minutes. Set aside 4 Tbsp. of the reduced cider for later. Stir the remaining reduced cider into ½ cup sour cream and 1 tsp. vanilla extract.
Melt 8 Tbsp. butter and let it cool slightly. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1¼ cups flour, 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, 1 tsp. baking powder, ½ tsp. baking soda, ½ tsp. cinnamon, ¼ tsp. nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
In a large bowl, whisk 2 eggs and ¾ cup sugar until pale and frothy, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the melted butter. Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the sour cream mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. The batter will be thin.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 60–80 minutes, until golden brown and a tester comes out clean. After removing from the oven, poke the top of the cake all over with a toothpick and drizzle 3 Tbsp. of the reserved cider over it. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Melt the remaining 1 Tbsp. butter and mix with the remaining 1 Tbsp. reduced cider. Brush this mixture over the top and sides of the warm cake, then generously coat it with the cinnamonsugar mixture. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.
Make ahead: The cake can be made up to 4 days in advance. Store it tightly wrapped at room temperature. Click here to see the recipe online!
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STATE POLICY NEWS
Nathan Butzlaff WAND Lobbyist, Hoven Consulting
Contact Your State Legislators to Request Support of a Dietitian Licensure Compact Bill
Please reach out to YOUR legislator (or candidate) and ask them to SUPPORT the Dietitian Licensure Compact bill during the next legislative session. Please email, meet with, or call your legislator or candidate at least twice between SeptemberOctober. Now is a great time to meet with your legislator (or candidate) and introduce yourself and discuss the compact bill.
Background on Legislation
During the 2023-2024 state legislative session, State Representative Rob Brooks (R-Saukville) and State Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) introduced legislation (Assembly Bill 1153/Senate Bill 1059) that would have entered Wisconsin into a Dietitian Licensure Compact. As these bills were introduced at the end of the legislative session, they did not receive a hearing. However, WAND is advocating for the re-introduction of this legislation during the 2025-2026 legislative session.
What is a Dietitian Licensure Compact? The compact agreement allows eligible Wisconsin dietitians to practice their profession in one or more states outside of Wisconsin that are also part of the compact. While dietitians would need to pay a fee to each state in which they are applying to practice, these fees will be set by the compact commission and are generally significantly lower than without the compact. In addition, compact privileges to practice in other states are issued much more quickly than through the normal credentialing process.
Why is it beneficial to implement a Dietitian Licensure Compact? It will:
• Make it much less burdensome for Wisconsin dietitians to apply to practice in multiple states.
• Expand employment opportunities.
• Allow our dietitians to serve patients who relocate or live part-time in other states.
• Allow military spouses to more easily continue their practices when they relocate.
• Improve continuity of care
In order for the compact to be created, seven states will need to enact legislation to join the compact. Three states have already passed the groundbreaking Dietitian Licensure Compact. If Wisconsin is one of the first seven states to enact this legislation, it would give Wisconsin an opportunity to influence the establishment of the compact commission, which would administer and implement the compact. It is important to note that even though Wisconsin DSPS certifies dietitians – instead of licensing them –this compact would still apply to dietitians who are certified in Wisconsin.
As many legislators – and candidates for state legislature – are campaigning for election this year, now is a great time to reach out to your state representative and senator (or candidates for one or both offices) and ask if they will support this legislation during the 2025-2026 legislative session, if elected! If the legislator cosponsored the dietitian licensure compact bills (you can check by clicking the links above) during the 2025-2026 session, thank them for their support and ask if they
will support it again. Either cut-and-paste the email template when emailing your legislators/candidates or call both of your legislators/candidates and use the email template as your script.
If you don’t know who your state legislators are, or do not have their email address or phone number, simply CLICK HERE, select the 2024 Assembly and Senate maps, and type your home address in the upper right corner text box. Remember to contact both your state senator and state representative. Please note that only incumbent legislators will be listed on this map. Candidates who are not currently serving in the Legislature will not be listed on this map. If you need to find out which candidates are running in the Assembly and/or Senate districts where you live, go to the state’s MyVote Wisconsin website, click on “What’s On My Ballot” and enter your home address. Once you find out their name, do a quick Internet search to find their campaign website or social media pages, either of which should include their contact information.
Once you have contacted your legislators/candidates and received a response, please email WAND government relations representative Nathan Butzlaff and let WAND know who you contacted and what kind of response you received.
Thank you for advocating for WAND, your profession, and the patients you serve.
Post-Primary Election Update
On Tuesday, August 13, the partisan primary election took place in Wisconsin. Voter turnout for this primary election was 26 percent, which was the highest presidential-year primary election turnout since 1964, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission.
WAND’s government relations professionals have drafted this update to provide you with results for federal and state legislative races of interest. It is also important to note that new state legislative districts were put in place earlier this year via legislation that Governor Evers signed into law. As such, a number of state legislative races are more competitive this year.
Federal Government Elections
U.S. Senate
Republican Primary
• Eric Hovde (Winner):86.3%
• Charles Barman:7.4%
• Rejani Raveendran:6.3%
U.S. House of Representatives – Key Races
Eighth Congressional District
Democratic Primary
• Tammy Baldwin (Winner)
This was an uncontested race. She is the incumbent.
This district includes the Green Bay area, as well as the northern Fox Valley (Appleton, Kaukauna), and much of the rest of northeast Wisconsin. The winner is marked in bold font.
Republican Primary
• Tony Wied:41.3%
• Roger Roth:33.9%
• Andre Jacque:24.8%
Democratic Primary
• Kristin Lyerly (Winner)
This was an uncontested race.
Third Congressional District
This district includes west central and south central Wisconsin, as well as portions of central Wisconsin. Communities in the district include Eau Claire, La Crosse, Platteville, Wisconsin Rapids, and Stevens Point. Winners are marked in bold font.
Republican Primary
• Derrick Van Orden (Winner)
This was an uncontested race. He is the incumbent.
State Government Elections
State Assembly
Democratic Primary
• Rebecca Cooke:50.0%
• Katrina Shankland: 41.2%
• Eric Wilson:8.8%
The following are the Assembly races in which incumbent members of the Assembly faced primary challenges. Winners are marked in bold font.
Assembly District 1 – Door and Kewaunee Counties
• Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay):77.2%
• Milt Swagel (R-Kewaunee):22.8%
This is a 57% Republican district.
Assembly District 4 – Eastern Green Bay Suburbs and Portions of Oconto County
• Rep. David Steffen (R-Green Bay):66.7%
• Darwin Behnke (R-Oconto):33.3%
This is a 64% Republican district. It is notable that Darwin Behnke is the father of incumbent Rep. Elijah Behnke (R), who ran against Rep. Peter Schmidt (R-Bonduel) in nearby Assembly District 6.
Assembly District 6 – Northeast Wisconsin – Oconto, Shawano, and Menominee Counties
• Rep. Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto):58.6%
• Rep. Peter Schmidt (R-Bonduel):41.4%
This is a 66% Republican district. Rep. Behnke moved into this district from Oconto County to run in this race. Rep. Schmidt faced some controversy in his first election in 2022 and, as such, some county Republican party organizations did not endorse his candidacy at that time.
Assembly District 19 – Milwaukee (Downtown and Lower East Side)
• Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee):54.9%
• Jarrod Anderson (D-Milwaukee):45.1%
This is an 81% Democratic district. Rep. Clancy is one of two members of the Assembly socialist caucus. It is notable that Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Milwaukee County Board Chair Marcelia Nicholson both endorsed Anderson in this race.
Assembly District 24 – Western/Northern Milwaukee Suburbs (Menomonee Falls, Germantown)
• Sen. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown):65.0%
• Rep. Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls):35.9%
This is a 58% Republican district. Brandtjen has become well known for making a number of controversial statements regarding the integrity of the 2020 election. Sen. Knodl was “drawn into” the same Senate district as Sen. Duey Stroebel (R-Saukville) and opted to run for this Assembly seat instead.
Assembly District 35 – Northcentral Wisconsin (Merrill, Antigo, Tomahawk)
• Rep. Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk):84.7%
• Todd Mayr (R-Antigo):15.3%
This is a 65% Republican district.
Assembly District 37 – Southcentral Wisconsin (Beaver Dam, Waupun, Fox Lake)
• Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam):69.5%
• Steve Rydzewski (R-Beaver Dam):30.6%
This is a 63.5% Republican district. It is notable that Rep. Born is the Assembly co-chair of the powerful, budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance.
Assembly District 43 – Southcentral Wisconsin (Whitewater, Milton, Edgerton and portions of Janesville)
• Rep. Scott Johnson (R-Jefferson):70.6%
• Dylan Kurtz (R-Janesville):29.4%
This is a 55% Democratic district. First term Rep. Johnson was originally “drawn in” to a district with long-time Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) and opted to run for this seat instead.
Assembly District 55 – Oshkosh Area
• Rep. Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing):55.1%
• Rep. Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh):44.9%
This is a 59% Republican district. This race pitted 12-year Assembly veteran Rep. Schraa against first-term member Gustafson.
Assembly District 57 – Central Wisconsin (Waupaca)
• Rep. Kevin Petersen (R-Waupaca):63.1%
• Duane Wilson (R-Waupaca):36.9%
This is a 67% Republican district. Rep. Petersen is also a member of the Assembly Republican leadership as the Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore.
Assembly District 67 – Northwest Wisconsin (Rice Lake, Chetek)
• Rep. David Anderson (R-Rice Lake):78.1%
• Jimmy Swenson (R-Barron):21.9%
This is a 63% Republican district.
Assembly District 68 – Northwest Wisconsin (Bloomer, Park Falls, Ladysmith)
• Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer):63.6%
• Clifford Taylor (R-Ladysmith):36.4%
This is a 67% Republican district. Rep. Summerfield is a member of the Assembly Republican leadership as the majority caucus chair.
Assembly District 69 – Northcentral Wisconsin (Abbotsford, Medford, Thorp)
• Rep. Karen Hurd (R-Thorp):57.2%
• Lori Voss (R-Abbotsford):42.8%
This is a 70% Republican district. Rep. Hurd was “drawn in” to a predominantly Democratic Eau Claire area district with Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) and, as such, moved into this new district to run for re-election.
Assembly District 74 – Northwest Wisconsin (Hayward, Spooner)
• Rep. Chanz Green (R-Grand View):56.9%
• Scott Harbridge (R-Radisson):43.1%
This is a 59% Republican district.
Assembly District 78 – Madison and Eastern Suburbs
• Rep. Sheila Stubbs (D-Madison):65.9%
• Maia Pearson (D-Madison):34.1%
This is an 81% Democratic district.
Assembly District 80 – Madison and Western Suburbs
• Rep. Mike Bare (D-Verona):78.4%
• Nasra Wehelie (D-Madison):21.6%
This is a 74% Democratic district.
Assembly District 86 – Northcentral Wisconsin (Marshfield, Marathon City)
• Rep. John Spiros (R-Marshfield):43.3%
• Rep. Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield):31.7%
• Trine Spindler (R-Stratford):25.0%
This is an 86% Republican district. This race pitted second-term Rep. Rozar against 12year veteran Rep. Spiros, as well as farmer and anti-wind/solar energy activist Spindler.
Assembly District 99 – Far Western Milwaukee Suburbs (Oconomowoc, Chenequa, Hartland)
• Rep. Barb Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc):63.0%
• Jeff Pfannerstill (R-Hartland):37.0%
This is a 68% Republican district.
State Senate
The following are the Senate races in which incumbent members of the Senate faced primary challenges. Winners are marked in bold font.
Senate District 4 – Northern Milwaukee County (Milwaukee, Glendale, Shorewood)
• Rep. Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee):62.4%
• Rep. LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee):37.6%
This is an 84% Democratic district.
Senate District 20 – Fond du Lac, West Bend, Saukville
• Sen. Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac):64.4%
• Former Rep. Tim Ramthun (R-Kewaskum):35.6%
This is a 68% Republican district. Ramthun unsuccessfully ran in the Republican gubernatorial primary in 2022 and has become well known for making a number of controversial statements regarding the integrity of the 2020 election.
State Constitutional Amendment Questions – August Primary
The August 13 primary election ballot in Wisconsin included the following two “questions” – that is, whether the following two items should be added to the state constitution. The specific results are noted below. The winning side is marked in bold font.
Question 1 - Delegation of Appropriation Power: Delegation of appropriation power. Shall section 35 (1) of article IV of the constitution be created to provide that the legislature may not delegate its sole power to determine how moneys shall be appropriated?
• No: 57.5%
• Yes: 42.5%
Question 2 - Allocation of Federal Moneys: Allocation of federal moneys. Shall section 35 (2) of article IV of the constitution be created to prohibit the governor from allocating any federal moneys the governor accepts on behalf of the state without the approval of the legislature by joint resolution or as provided by legislative rule?
• No: 57.5%
• Yes: 42.5%
In short, the reason these constitutional amendments were on the primary election ballot was due to concerns of Legislative Republicans that Governor Tony Evers (D) has had a great deal of flexibility – without any legislative oversight – over the last few years to allocate tens of billions of dollars in federal ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds for various purposes. ARPA was a federal effort to provide funding nationwide to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor's Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce Finalizes Recommendations
On August 15, the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce held its final public meeting, during which it approved the following recommendations. These recommendations will be submitted to the Governor for potential inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2025-2027 budget request that he will submit to the Legislature in early 2025.
Education and Training
Support Faculty
• Expand existing incentive programs for nurse and allied health educators (e.g., loan repayment).
• Increase state support for higher education for the purpose of increasing educator compensation in order to make these positions more competitive.
Strengthen Clinical Training and Experience
• Continue the state-funded Qualified Treatment Trainee (QTT) grant program, which provides supervision for certain new mental health care professionals.
• Direct funding to state institutions of higher education to develop or strengthen clinical training partnerships with health care employers and professionals.
• Continue sustainable funding for “wraparound services” for students in need (e.g., childcare, transportation).
• Continuation and expansion of the WisCaregiver Careers Program to train direct care professionals.
• Reduce cost of completing a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED)
• Increase training grants for allied health professionals and advanced practice clinicians.
Expand Apprenticeship Programs in Wisconsin
• Increased funding for state apprenticeship programs.
Expand Other Learning Opportunities
• Continue the Worker Advancement Initiative – a grant program that helps Wisconsinites enter and advance in the healthcare workforce.
• Strengthen “dual enrollment programs’ in secondary schools. These programs help students finish post-secondary coursework before graduation and earn certification and/or occupational licenses.
Recruitment and Retention
Increase Payer Support for Recruitment and Retention
• Expand Medicaid to increase funding for strategic healthcare workforce development.
• Increase Medicaid reimbursement rates to strengthen the workforce for Wisconsinites who are aging or disabled.
• Increase Medicaid reimbursement rates to strengthen the behavioral health workforce.
Recruit and Retain in Areas of Need
• Expand state incentives for health care professionals working in state-defined shortage areas.
Support Regional Innovation
• Support employer-based workforce development solutions with provider innovation grants.
• Support regional collaboration for workforce development through Workforce Innovation Grants.
• Provide resources to healthcare workers and connect them to healthcare benefit opportunities (for those who lack healthcare benefits).
Regulatory Policy
Support New or Expanded Pathways to Licensure
• Authorize Medicaid reimbursement for community-focused providers.
• Support licensure pathways for qualified foreign educated professionals.
• Ratify and enter into multi-state licensing compacts.
• Revise faculty educational requirements.
Strengthen State Capacity for Regulation
• Maintain licensing improvements and enhance licensing support for applicants, employers, educators, and other stakeholders.
Strengthen Workforce Monitoring and Support
• Increase licensee wellness programming to support retention.
• Analyze existing data and gather additional data on the health care workforce.
MARQUETTE LAW SCHOOL POLL
Nathan Butzlaff
Released September 11,2024
On September 11, 2024, Marquette Law School released a new statewide election poll, which was conducted between August 28 – September 5. The following poll findings may be of interest.
Presidential Race
The following are the results for polling of registered Wisconsin voters:
• Kamala Harris (D): 52%
• Donald Trump (R): 48%
The following are the results for polling of likely Wisconsin voters:
• Kamala Harris (D): 52%
• Donald Trump (R): 48%
When factoring in various Presidential candidates from other political parties, the results are as follows for registered Wisconsin voters:
• Kamala Harris (Democrat): 47%
• Donald Trump (Republican): 43%
• Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (Independent): 6%
• Chase Oliver (Libertarian Party): 1%
• Jill Stein (Green Party): 1%
• Randall Terry (Constitution Party): Less than 0.5%
• Cornel West (Independent): 1%
U.S. Senate Race
The following are the results for registered Wisconsin voters:
• Tammy Baldwin (D): 52%
• Eric Hovde (R): 48%
The following are the results for likely Wisconsin voters:
• Tammy Baldwin (D): 52%
• Eric Hovde (R): 47%
Governor Tony Evers’ Job Performance
This poll asked registered voters if they approve or disapprove of the way that Democrat Tony Evers is handling his job as Governor. This poll found the following:
• Approve: 51%
• Disapprove: 44%
• Don’t know: 5%
Direction of the State and Economic Conditions
Direction of the State
This poll asked registered voters whether things in Wisconsin are generally going in the right direction, or if things have gotten off on the wrong track. This poll found the following:
• Right Direction: 46%
• Wrong Track: 53%
Views of the National Economy
This poll asked registered voters how they would describe the national economy. This poll found the following:
• Excellent: 3%
• Good: 32%
• Not so good: 35%
• Poor: 30%
Polling on Various Issues – By Political Party
Republican Voters
This poll also asked Wisconsin registered voters which issue (out of the following eight issues) is the most important. This poll found that the following issues are the most important to Republican voters:
• Economy: 55%
• Immigration and border security: 23%
• Abortion policy: 6%
• Ensuring fair and accurate elections: 5%
• Foreign relations: 3%
• Medicare & Social Security: 2%
• Health care: 2%
• The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza: 1%
• Don’t know: 1%
Democratic Voters
This poll also asked Wisconsin registered voters which issue (out of the following eight issues) is the most important. This poll found that the following issues are the most important to Democratic voters:
• Abortion policy: 27%
• Economy: 26%
• Medicare & Social Security: 16%
• Ensuring fair and accurate elections: 13%
• Health care: 9%
• The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza: 3%
• Foreign relations: 2%
• Immigration and border security: 0%
• Don’t know: 4%
DIETITIANS IN THE NEWS
Emilie Williamson, RDN, CD
State Media Representative
Online 6/6/2024 EverydayHealth.com
Newspaper 6/18/2024 Greater Milwaukee Today
Online 8/10/2024 Well + Good
The MIND Diet for Alzheimer's Prevention
Valencia Higurea
Online 9/16/2024 WisBusiness.com
Wisconsin Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics names Rep. Rob Brooks Legislator of the Year
I Traded My Daily Coffee for a Fruity Mushroom Energy Drink—Here's What Happened to My Focus and Energy Levels
