Take It to Heart:  Nutrition Matters
for Preventing and Managing Heart Disease and Stroke

Program Review

Plenaries

Thomas Keyserling, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of
Mediciine and Clinical Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The Role of Dietary Factors in the Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Disease

Alice Ammerman, DrPH, RD, Professor, Department of Nutrition, Gillings School of Public Health, and Director, Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Moving Upstream: Policy and Environmental Change to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Download her presentation here:   Alice Ammerman - Plenary 2010

Robert Earl, MPH, RD, Vice President of Science Policy, Nutrition and Health, Grocery Manufacturers Association, Washington DC

Food Industry Opportunities and Challenges for Addressing Heart Health and Stroke Prevention

Schools Workshop

Nutrition Policy, Systems, and Environmental Changes in School Settings: Current Initiatives and Resources

Jill Carter, EdM, MA, Wellness Coordinator, Boston Public Schools:  Developing Wellness Action Plans in the Boston Public Schools within the Context of Whole-School Improvement Plans
Download her presentation here:   Jill Carter - Schools Workshop 2010

Patricia K. Luoto, EdD, RD, Director, John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition, Framingham State College: John C. Stalker Institute for Food and Nutrition Programs and Resources, including Training Programs for School Food Service Personnel and Teachers, the "A List" of Recommended Foods, and the JSI Website
Download her presentation here:   Pat Luoto - Schools Workshop 2010

Allyson Perron, Advocacy Director, American Heart/Stroke Association, and Co-chair, Action for Healthy Kids:  Overview of AFHK's Web-based Programs and Resources, including "Students Taking Charge," a High School Student Program that Focuses on Wellness Policy Development, and the "Game On" Ultimate Wellness Challenge
Download her presentation here:   Allyson Perron - Schools Workshop 2010

Helen Mont-Ferguson, Director, Department of Food and Nutrition Services, Boston Public Schools, and Brendan Ryan, Director, Food Services, Framingham School District: Examples from the Field: Successful Initiatives including On-site Chefs, Improved Dietary Guidelines, Farm-to-School Initiatives, Fruit/Vegetable Snack Grants, Use of Commodities in Healthy Food Preparation, Developing Successful, Income-Generating Healthy Nutrition Programs

Worksites Workshop

Better Nutrition at Work Through Heart-Healthy Policies and Purchasing

Maria Bettencourt, Director, Division of Wellness, and Cynthia Lamond, MPH, Epidemiologist/Data Analyst, Massachusetts Department of Public Health: The State of Worksite Wellness in Massachusetts: Selected Findings from the 2008 MA Workplace Health Improvement Survey

Mari Ryan, MBA, MHP, CEO, Advancing Wellness: Heart-Healthy Policy, Systems, and Environmental Approaches: Not Your Typical Wellness Program

Janet Hirsch, LICSW, Senior Manager, Work-Life Office, Department of Human Resources, UMass Medical School:  Case Study: How UMass Medical School Made Its Workplace a Healthier Place to Eat

Leslee McGovern, MS, RD, LDN, Senior Director, Wellness Brand Management, Corporate Services Marketing and Culinary Group, Sodexo: Tips from the Inside: How to Work Effectively with Your Contracted Food Service Provider

Communities Workshop

Community Strategies for Creating a Heart-Healthy Nutritional Environment

Alice Ammerman, DrPH, RD, Professor, Department of Nutrition, Gillings School of Public Health, and Director, Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Cheryl Sbarra, JD, Senior Staff Attorney and Director, Tobacco Control and Chronic Disease Prevention Program, Massachusetts Association of Health Boards

DJ Wilson, JD, Tobacco Control Director and Public Health Liaison, Massachusetts Municipal Association

Lea Susan Ojamaa, MPH, Community Liaison Coordinator, Division of Prevention and Wellness, Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Download their presentation here:  Community Workshop 2010

Healthcare Systems Workshop

Healthcare Reform and the Patient-Centered Medical Home: The Impact on Nutrition and Other Preventive Services

Jewel Mullen, MD, MPH, MPA, Director, Bureau of Community Health Access and Promotion, Massachusetts Department of Public Health:  Overview of the Patient-Centered Medical Home
Download her presentation here:   Jewel Mullen - Healthcare Workshop 2010

Karen Boudreau, MD, Medical Director, Healthcare Quality Improvement, Medical Innovation & Leadership, Blue Cross Blue Shield:  Overview of Healthcare Reform Payment Changes: Addressing Improving Healthcare Quality while Reducing Spending Growth
Download her presentation here:  Karen Boudreau - Healthcare Workshop 2010

Joan Hill, RD, CDE, LD, Diabetes Care and Education Practice Group Chair and Owner, Hill Nutrition Consulting: Payment Reform and MNT: Lessons Learned from the Diabetes Arena
Download her presentation here:  Joan Hill - Healthcare Workshop 2010

Thomas Keyserling, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill:  Moderator