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Webinars, Free CEs, New Resources, Product Samples, and More! Message from Nancy Collins, PhD, RD, LD/N, FAPWCA This month I thought I would answer a personal question that I am frequently asked. Many people are curious to know if RD411.com is my full time job. It is not. I have a full time job and RD411.com is my night job! I have been working in wound care since 1993 specializing in the nutritional treatment of pressure ulcers and non-healing wounds. I focus on educating health care professionals about wounds and how they can improve medical outcomes for patients with wounds. This expertise has led me to a second specialty in litigation. I have served as an expert witness in over 450 medical malpractice and wrongful death suits involving the interwoven issues of nutrition, wounds, body weight and the applicable standard of care. Each month, I write a column for the journal Ostomy-Wound Management on these topics, so if you are also interested in wounds, please visit www.o-wm.com and look for my column. If you want to read my personal blog, see some of my favorite published articles, or just learn more about what I do besides managing RD411.com, please visit my web site at www.drnancycollins.com. I am happy to announce several new offers and dozens of new resources for you this month. Please keep reading to find out how to receive 144 free SOYJOY® bars, how to earn one free CE credit on vitamin D, how to register for a new nutrition and wound healing webinar I am presenting, and how to access a new 5-day menu planner from Cabot Creamery. And of course, we have all the links to the new handouts, slides, and materials at the end of the newsletter. As always, I hope you find something you can use to streamline your work day so you can spend some extra time with your patients. Please contact me at Nancy@RD411.com with any comments or new ideas.
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All soy comes from soybeans, which are naturally grown beans similar in size to a pea. Soy is a nutrient-rich food delivering high-quality, complete protein, carbohydrates, fiber, healthy fats and a number of vitamins and minerals important to good health. Eating foods made from whole soy, like SOYJOY®, ensures you are getting all of the nutrients soy has to offer. Try SOYJOY® and share them with your patients and clients as a great on-the-go, nutrient-rich soyfood. To order free samples and learn more, go to www.getyoursoy.com.
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You asked for a special diabetes issue of the popular patient newsletter. Here is a four page newsletter that focuses solely on nutrition and diabetes. You can download the file and then send it to your own mailing list or you can bring the file to your local print shop if you prefer paper copies. You can even personalize the newsletter with your contact information. Click here to learn more. Watch for more special issues coming this year!
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The next topic in the free webinar series is entitled Improving Wound Care Through Targeted Nutritional Therapy. Join speaker Nancy Collins, PhD, RD, LD/N, FAPWCA as she discusses the difference between healing and chronic wounds and the relationship between lean body mass loss and wound healing. The webinar will also explore the function of amino acids and explain the role of arginine, glutamine and HMB in your plan of care. Please click here for more information
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Founded in 2003 by Jennifer DeFrain, MS, RD, Dietitians of OC provides professional RD staffing, educational programs, and private consults to the health care industry (hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health agencies and hospices) and public sector. With an average of 8 years of experience, many of our seasoned RDs have additional specialty board certifications in Gerontology Nutrition, Renal Nutrition, Pediatrics and Sports Nutrition. They are dedicated to excellence and staying abreast of advancements in the field. Ms. DeFrain, MS, RD takes an active role in the business, overseeing her growing team, ensuring her clients’ needs are met, and keeping her clinical skills sharp by seeing patients herself. Need to nourish your RD Department? Staff up with Dietitians of OC and discover for yourself why they are earned a reputation for being the West Coast’s premier source for professional RD staffing.
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Watch Diabetes 1.0 Live, an interactive webcast featuring three leading diabetes and nutrition experts and actress, author and Emmy-winning co-host of "The View," Sherri Shepherd, who was diagnosed with diabetes in 2007. Sponsored by Dreamfields Pasta, Diabetes 1.0 Live provides valuable advice from Roberta Duyff, MS, RD, FADA, CFCS who speaks on the topic of creating an ideal eating plan for individuals and families; Tami Ross, RD, LD, CDE who covers the topics of carb counting and portion control; and Amy Hess-Fischl who discusses ways to approach diabetes and family support with children and teens. You may view the webcast by clicking here
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NuMedix and RD411.com have partnered to bring you a new FREE course entitled Vitamin D: Promise of a Panacea. Burgeoning evidence suggests that vitamin D deficiency, the primary cause of which is inadequate sun exposure, may increase the risk of a plethora of disorders, diseases, and conditions such as cancer, depression, diabetes (both types 1 and 2), fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, muscle weakness, and an increased risk of falls in the elderly. Learn more about this topic in this new course. Click here to download everything you need to receive one hour of continuing professional education while learning about a hot topic.
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To complement the healthy eating recommendations you make to patients and clients each day, Cabot's team of Registered Dietitians recently added a new 5-Day Menu Planner section. Taking the guess work out of good eating, each menu plan is based on an 1800 calorie/day diet and provides Exchanges for Diabetes Meal Planning. Be sure to stop by the site to download a menu for your client today. It's just one of the many ways that the Maker of the World's Best Cheddar is helping you, help others eat better!
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Give your patients the wound healing power of Juven® in their favorite foods without them even knowing it’s there. Juven® is a targeted therapeutic nutrition drink mix that contains arginine, glutamine and HMB and is now available unflavored. It has been clinically shown to support wound healing in as little as 2 weeks. (Source: Williams JZ, et al. Ann Surg. 2002;236:369-375) For more information on Juven®, visit www.juven.com.
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The RD411.com job service is open for business. Employers can post their job openings quickly and easily for free. Job searchers can browse the listings and see if they find something of interest. Click here to take a look around.
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Each month Dr. Collins highlights one book she recommends. This month’s book selection is entitled Nutrition at Your Fingertips by Elisa Zied, MS, RD, CDN. The back of this book sums up the reason I like it for consumers: There is a lot to know about nutrition but you don’t need to know it all at once. Nutrition at Your Fingertips lets readers pinpoint the information they want quickly and easily using a flip-and-find format. Many people simply don’t have the time to read an entire nutrition book but this book encourages browsing because of the way the chapters are organized and labeled. I imagine this book is not one that will be put away on a shelf; it will be on the table or counter and used regularly each time a thought or question pops up. Just reach for the book and quickly find the facts. As Elisa says “Time is money. Spend wisely.” This book is both time and money well spent for consumers as well as health care professionals. For more information, visit www.nutritionatyourfingertips.com. Great job, Elisa!
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The more successful each individual dietitian is, the more successful the profession is as a whole. Think of RD411.com as your virtual assistant. The less time you spend reinventing the wheel, the more time you’ll have for your patients and clients—and yourself. You are welcome to download, modify, and distribute any materials you find on RD411.com for free. Let RD411.com save you time so you can get back to the business of nutrition and healthcare.
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Dietitians of Many Kinds: Descriptions of What They Each Do Renal Center Toddler and Kid Center
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| Want to Help a Busy Colleague? RD411’s philosophy is simple – the more successful each individual dietitian is, the more successful the profession is as a whole. This is a community site and we welcome submissions, ideas, and suggestions from all colleagues and practitioners. If you have developed a great policy, a helpful form, or have another idea to share, contact Dr. Nancy Collins, PhD, RD, LD/N at RD411Office@gmail.com. Our goal is to get you out of the office and back with patients or clients doing what you do best!
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