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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Drive the execution of our Food Rx nutrition incentive program which provides access to fresh produce, nutritional education and nutrition resources to patients experiencing nutrition and food insecurity and/or with diet related chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia). Work with farmers markets, corner stores, co-ops and health systems.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Collaborates with local elected officials, community members, and leaders to build strong partnerships, increase food access, and identify opportunities to engage community volunteers. -Facilitates and organizes working groups with key community leaders to build collective impact-Manages and oversees food assistance projects and community relations-Reviews.

Pittsburgh

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia - by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.Worked to improve diagnosis, disclosure, and care.

Pittsburgh

Power Up is a SNAP-Education program funded by the USDA. Adagio Health’s Power Up nutrition education program encourages students (Preschool through 12th grade), adults, seniors and communities to choose healthier foods and live active lifestyles. Through direct, evidence-based nutrition lessons, participants learn strategies to adopt healthy habits that.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Led the achievement of cancer control goals through relationships with a portfolio of health system accounts. These accounts included, but were not limited to, Federally Qualified Community Health Centers, primary care associations, and community-based entities such as health center networks and community health worker networks. Provided consultation and.

Pittburgh

Led the achievement of mission and income goals through comprehensive relationship management with a portfolio of prioritized health system accounts. These accounts included, NCI designated cancer centers, CoC accredited systems, VA facilities, integrated delivery networks, and large oncology practices. Provided cancer control consultation and implemented.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Managed, administered, and budgeted a $220,000 PA Department of Health Pennsylvania Cancer Education Network research grant, which included work around cancer prevention and detection of the skin, colon, prostate, ovaries, and multiple cancer wellness topics. Conducted presentations to Allegheny County residents in low income diverse communities.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Community (Community Nutrition Advancement) -Educated vulnerable communities through food demos and nutrition presentations.-Assessed community food disparities at Pittsburgh Food Bank and Allegheny Health.
• Pittsburgh Public Schools (Nutrition and School Foodservice)-Visited city schools and assessed plate waste and food trends.-Gave presentations on the importance of healthy meals to grade school and high school.
• Women Infant and Children (Pregnancy and Child Nutrition) -Performed anthropometric test on infants, children, and adults.-Educated clients on nutrition needs through one-on-one consultation.-Determined eligibility of.
• Health Systems (Clinical)-Individual patient consultation and charting of all dietary information on residents and patients. -Attended patient rounds with clinical health care teams.-Led clinical nutrition education.