Welcome to the DCE e-Update—a monthly e-mail to inform you of upcoming DCE happenings.
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Four leaders will be selected from the applicants received by the deadline of August 26, 2010. A variety of leadership experiences are part of the program. They include:
- ADA’s annual conference
- public policy programs
- an educational visit to ADA headquarters
- a mentor to guide and explain the Association’s programs and services and to build supportive professional relationships throughout the year.
Application materials can be found on ADA’s website at http://www.eatright.org/Members/content.aspx?id=6442452706 or email klechowich@eatright.org.
HOLD THE DATE: DCE Reception at AADE
Please join us at the
DCE Networking Reception at the American Association of Diabetes Educators
What: American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) Networking Reception
When: Thursday, August 5, 2010
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Marriott Riverwalk Hotel, Alamo Ballroom/Salons ABC,
889 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX
Sponsored by: McNeil Nutritionals
Please RSVP by July 28 by clicking on http://www.dce.org/emails/2010/aade.htm.
Volunteers Needed at AADE!
DCE is going to AADE in San Antonio, August 4--7. If you are planning on attending the conference, volunteers are needed for the DCE booth in the exhibit hall.
- The Exhibit Hall will be open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during the Conference.
- Please email Judy Giusti at judy.giusti@joslin.harvard.edu if you are able to spend an hour or two working at the DCE booth.
- What: 2011 Annual International Diabetes Conference
- Sponsor: the University Diabetes Outreach Programme (UDOP)
- Location: Ocho Rios, Jamaica,
- Date: March 24-27, 2011
- Topic: "Nutritional Implications for People with Diabetes Consuming Alcohol".
- Length: 30 - 45 min.
- DCE’s 1st webinar, “Cardiovascular Health and Wellness” was presented June 18th.
- If you attended, please remember to complete your survey and obtain your Certificate of Completion! Please contact naomi.wedel@gmail.com if you have any questions.
- If you missed it, the Webinar can still be watched or downloaded under “Other Educational Opportunities” at http://www.dce.org/education/index.asp#free
- Next Webinar:
- 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM CDT (Chicago Time), Friday, Sept. 24:
- Topic: Dietary Fibers: What RDs and Consumers Want to Know NOW?
- Speakers: Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDE, BC-ADM, and Julie Miller Jones, PhD, LN, CNS,
- Sponsored by National Starch.
- Registration e-blast will be sent in late August - early September.
- 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM CDT (Chicago Time), Friday, Sept. 24:
- Check out the DCE web site at www.DCE.org to find a list of the numerous benefits that contribute to the fact that DCE is the largest practice group in ADA.
- Send your name and the name of the colleagues you have told about DCE to judy.giusti@verizon.net.
- If they join, your name will be placed in the drawing. Refer five people—your name will be entered five times. So keep recommending DCE to increase your chances to win.
http://www.dce.org/members/reimbursement/index.asp
The DCE tries to help our members keep informed about this important topic via its website.
The MNT Outcomes and Reimbursement page in the members only section contains:
- The July 2010 update report by our DCE Reimbursement Committee at
http://www.dce.org/members/reimbursement/index.asp.
- Basic information and resources.
- The full current issue of the MNT Provider Newsletter as well as an archive of past newsletters at http://www.dce.org/members/reimbursement/mntprovider.asp.
From the eUpdate editor: If you have questions, suggestions or comments about the DCE e-Update itself, please contact Linda Ro at tyero@sbcglobal.net. For technical difficulties, contact info@webnoxious.com.
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