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Health Behavior Change Coun-eling WorkshopsFebruary 9 (Session 1) and March 2

Session 2), 2006, American Heart As-ociation, 122 East 42nd St, 18thloor, New York, NY. Session 1,Choices & Changes: Clinician Influ-nce and Patient Action Workshop,”overs counseling strategies andkills needed to be effective at facili-ating health behavior change. Ses-ion 2, “Choices & Changes: How Ef-ective Are You?” is a follow-uprogram that offers a unique opportu-ity to review the counseling con-epts, practice the skills, and discussow you can use these techniques inour practice setting. Continuing ed-cation credits have been requestedrom the American Dietetic Associa-ion for attending either of theseorkshops. For information, contactary Gonzalez at 212-/78-5912,gonzalez@heart.org.27th American Overseas Die-

etic Association (AODA) Confer-nceMarch 23-25, 2006, The Alexanderotel, Dublin, Ireland. This is a 2½-ay educational event pending ap-roval for 18 CPE units. The prelim-

ADA CALENDAR2006 Food & NutritionConference & Expo

September 16-19, Honolulu, HI

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eremony with Niamh Furey, Presi-ent of the Irish Nutrition and Die-etic Institute (INDI), as well as theollowing topics: Nutrition and Fertil-ty; Breastfeeding and Calcium; Pedi-tric Type 2 Diabetes; Adult Obesityith Rebecca Reeves, ADA President;pplications of the Hyperlipidemiavidence-Based Guidelines; Counsel-

ng Techniques for Adults with Dia-etes; Renal Nutrition; Geriatric As-essment Tools; Nutrition at the Endf Life; Nutrigenomics; Public Healthnterventions Workshop; and Appli-ations of Standardized Nutritionanguage. AODA is a CDR-accred-

ted Continuing Professional Educa-ion (CPE) provider. Fee (in euros):50 (190 after February 14, 2006),00 for students, 190 for nonmem-ers. For information about onlineegistration and accommodation,mail sinead@conferencepartners.ie,r call �353-1-6677188. For programpdates and information aboutODA, contact Camella Rising atamella_j@yahoo.com, go to www.atrightoverseas.org/aoda, or call01-910-327-4474.Clinical Nutrition Management

ymposiumApril 22-25, 2006, Caleo Resort &

pa, Scottsdale, AZ. Save the date forhe Annual Clinical Nutrition Man-gement (CNM) Symposium. Thisear’s topic is Shaping Leadershipkills for Clinical Nutrition Manag-rs. Participants will be given the op-ortunity to focus on leadership de-elopment including an Advancedeadership Boot Camp, Medicareealth Support Program and Impact

n MNT, Patient Satisfaction, andndependent Practitioner Status.lease consider attending so that youan benefit from the skills develop-ent sessions and networking oppor-

unities provided. Brochures will gout by January to all CNM members.f you are not currently a CNM mem-er and would like to receive the sym-osium brochure when available,lease e-mail your request toollackmtg@aol.com or fax it to 312/75-1405. If you are interested inxhibiting at the symposium, pleaseontact ann.childers@palmettohealth.

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ealth Center Wins CodmanwardCongratulations to ADA member

osalyn Haase, MPH, RD, nutritionherapist and diabetes educator atemorial Health Center in Medford,I. The hospital recently received the

restigious Ernest Amory Codmanward from the Joint Commission onccreditation of Healthcare Organi-ations, recognizing excellence inheir use of performance measure-ent. The Codman Award is pre-

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ented to health care organizationsor achievement in the use of processnd outcomes measures to improverganization performance and, ulti-ately, the quality and safety of care

rovided to the public. Memorialealth Center was honored for its di-betes program, where the majorityf more than 500 patients with type 2iabetes have been able to success-ully control their blood-sugar levelsithin nationally recommended goal

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BITUARIES

edallion Award Winner Nell Woodwardasses

ell Woodward, PhD, RD, Novem-er 2005, received her baccalaureateegree from Calvin College in Grandapids, MI, and her Master of Scienceegree from Michigan State Universityn East Lansing. She later completeder doctorate degree at Clare-ont McKenna College in Claremont,A. She served as dean, division chair,nd professor of Consumer and Healthciences at Orange Coast College inosta Mesa, CA.Woodward’s dedication to the pro-

ession was exemplified through nu-erous member activities. She served

s president of the California Dieteticssociation and the Orange Districtietetic Association, and was a three-

erm delegate in the American Die-etic Association House of Delegatesnd a member of the ADA’s Commis-ion on Dietetic Registration (CDR).uring her CDR service, she serveds chair of the Exam and Registrationligibility panels. Woodward had atrong commitment to dietetics edu-ation including sitting on the Coun-il on Education and chairing theommittee on Educational Standards

or Dietetics Education Programs.he was also a leader in establishinghe Dietetic Educators of Practitio-ers dietetic practice group, promot-

ng the role of the dietetic technician,nd establishing standards for dietet-cs consultants in skilled nursing fa-ilities. In 1991, Woodward receivedDA’s Medallion award and the cita-

ion noted her leadership, integrity,edication, and inspiration in promot-

ng excellence in dietetics.

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