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Nominations for Breastfeeding Awards
Do you know a Breastfeeding Champion? Here is your chance to nominate them for a well-deserved award! Again this year, Nutrition First will be presenting two breastfeeding awards in coordination with the Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington. We are seeking...
Nutrition First Announces 2018 Conference Schedule
Nutrition First will offer several education opportunities in 2018! Registrations will open February 1. Printable Schedule with Descriptions:2018 Nutrition First Conference and Training Dates May Tuesday May 1 - Foundations in Lactation Support - Dumas Bay Center,...
2018 Nutrition First Board Members
Nutrition First would like to welcome our new 2018 Board Members! Zenobia Bailey Delores Baccus Season Fagan Kelsey Krieger Lindy Marquez They join the following Board Members who will continue their terms in 2018. Past-President: Larisa Harvey Incoming President:...
Reminder from the Dairy Council – order your free Education Materials!
The Dairy Council would like to remind Nutrition Educators that you can order $25 of free Dairy Council materials every year. If you haven’t ordered for 2017 – you still have time! Dairy Council eatsmart.org...
Nutrition First is Looking for Additional Board Members
Are you looking to try something new and/or to broaden your life experience? Are you committed to supporting and promoting breastfeeding, good nutrition and equitable access to healthy food through education and advocacy? What does the board do? Members of the Board...
State Shut Down Avoided
The legislature acted at the very last minute and avoided a state shut down: the Governor signed the 2017-19 operating budget late last night. But their work isn't done yet - they were not able to come to an agreement on the capital budget, so we hear negotiators will...
Nutrition First is Seeking Dedicated Individuals to Serve on our Board of Directors.
"I’ve enjoyed being the Treasurer for Nutrition First this past year and a half. I have been able to expand my skills with QuickBooks, and enjoyed getting to know the various board members. I was able to attend the NWA leadership conference in DC and was able to be...
Call for Breastfeeding Award Nominations and Committee Members
This year, Nutrition First will be presenting the awards previously presented by the Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington. We are seeking nominations for the following Awards: The Nancy Danoff, MD, Spirit of Service Award: This award recognizes and honors an...
World Breastfeeding Week
Nutrition First hopes that everyone had a fun World Breastfeeding Week and that your activities and events went well! Those who submitted an activity/event description to Nutrition First were put into a random drawing for a Starbucks Gift Card, and the winner is:...
Upcoming Events
Annual Advances in Lactation Conference – September 17, 2018. Seattle, WA.
09/17/2018 @ All Day – “Breastfeeding in the 21st Century” Monday, September 17, 2018 The Mountaineers Center 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 Agenda Doors open at 7:30 Event start: 8:00am Event end: 4:00pm Registration Fee $145 This educational activity is applicable for continuing education units for Nurses and Registered Dietitians and may be included as part of […]
Building on Foundations in Lactation – October 16, 2018. Toppenish, WA.
10/16/2018 @ All Day – Building on Foundations in Lactation – Tuesday October 16, 2018. Toppenish, WA. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic – Conference Center. 501 W. 1st Avenue, Toppenish, WA. This training moves past the Foundations training and addresses more breastfeeding challenges and resources. This is a great training for clinics whose staff have already attended Foundations (or similar) […]
Foundations in Lactation Support – October 18, 2018. Seattle, WA.
10/18/2018 @ All Day – Foundations in Lactation Thursday October 18, 2018 This training has been cancelled based on low registration. The training will be offered again in Spring 2019.
Recent Job Postings
WIC Nutritionist, United General District 304 – Sedro Woolley WA
Position Summary: The WIC Nutritionist is responsible for the provision of nutrition services for the WIC Program and to carry out the goals and objectives of the WIC Program. (.2 FTE/8 hours week) Open until filled. https://unitedgeneral.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2018-05-WIC-Nutritionist.pdf
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