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Westchester Rockland Dietetic Association
Welcome!
WRDA is a professional organization of nutrition experts serving Westchester, Rockland, and their neighboring counties. Please explore our website for information about the dietetic profession, opportunities, and events for dietitians in our district as well as the latest news and information on nutrition and health. Our membership is made up of nutrition professionals who work and/or live in the Westchester/Rockland area.
WRDA is committed to leading the future of the dietetics profession and its members while serving the public through the promotion of optimal nutrition and well-being. We are an affiliate of the New York State Dietetic Association (NYSDA) and all of our members are members of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND), the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.
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WRDA 2022-2023 Academic Year Scholarship
The WRDA is awarding 2 Scholarships to students enrolled in a food and nutrition (nutritional sciences/dietetics) program or to students accepted into an internship or AP4 program for the 2022-2023 academic year. In order to receive the WRDA scholarship, the applicants must reside in Westchester or Rockland County and/or attend a college or internship/AP4 program in either of these counties.
Click Here to Apply for the Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: May 27, 2022
Scholarship Awards will be announced June 2022
NYSAND Updates on Public Policy and Reimbursement Issues
NYSAND held a series of lunch-hour updates on public policy and reimbursement issues in January and February 2021. Links to recordings can be found below and on the NYSAND website. Further information is available from the WRDA Public Policy Co-Chairs, Elisa M Bremner and Susan Juechter. Email WRDABoard@gmail.com to contact them.
Reimbursement and Telehealth Updates
Lois Chait, NYSAND Reimbursement Chair & Ellie Wilson, NYSAND Medicaid Taskforce Co-Chair
Federal Policy Updates for 2021
Jessica Garay, NYSAND Public Policy Coordinator
Therapeutic Diet Order Writing Privileges Bill Update
Josephine Connolly-Schoonen & Ann Darcy, NYSAND TDO Taskforce Co-Chairs with Chrissie Rutigliano, Roffee Group
Karen Ostrum, NYSAND Licensure Taskforce Chair with Chrissie Rutigliano, Roffee Group
Looking for a CPEU certificate for a past WRDA event?
Event attendees for all 2020-2021 events were emailed a link to the CPEU certificate after program completion. If you can't find the email or the link is not working, send an email to WRDABoard@gmail.com with the title and/or date of the event. We can verify attendance in the event log and email you a copy of the certificate. Please allow at least 10 days lead time for certificates.
Let's Engage With Our Legislators
WRDA's Public Policy Committee would like to remind you that nutrition advocacy doesn't end with voting!
The Tisch Center for Food Policy rates your representatives. Click on an interactive map to see whether your legislators voted to keep food safe, healthy, and affordable.
Or you can check your legislator's report card to see how many bills they've sponsored, their voting record, and more!
Visit the Academy's Action Center to weigh in with your legislators. The work has been done for you, all you have to do is sign your name to a letter for your representatives. You are encouraged to add any additional information to personalize your letter. Advocating for your patients, the public, and your career couldn't be easier!