Master of Public Health

June 28, 2023

Farm to Early Care and Education in Washington: A Statewide Survey and Report

Dietary habits linked to the incidence of chronic disease are developed early in life. Created to address these habits, Farm to Early Childcare and Education (Farm to ECE) initiatives incorporate local food, agriculture, and nutrition through experiential learning opportunities in early childcare settings, and have been shown to improve children’s dietary habits and cultivate a…

June 27, 2023

Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Accessibility Pilot Project: Supporting Farm Vendors

To make SNAP incentive programs more accessible and equitable and to reduce the stigma of using SNAP incentives, the Washington State Departments of Health and Social and Human Services have partnered to pilot a program called Produce Rewards. This program will integrate fruit and vegetable incentives onto the SNAP EBT card, allowing SNAP users to…

June 26, 2023

Katie McConaughy

What influenced you to pursue a graduate degree in nutritional sciences? Dietetics is a second career for me. Before entering the program, I was working as a CPA at a primary care start-up. Working with this company, my eyes were opened to the role of high-quality diets and access to good nutrition in health outcomes. …

An Exploration of a WIC Staffing Model Allowing Intermediate Nutrition Risk Appointments to Be Completed by Bachelor-Level Nutrition Consultants

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) requested an examination of WIC staffing models in all US states to determine the feasibility of allowing bachelors-level nutritionists to perform intermediate nutrition risk appointments rather than registered dietitians (RD.) This project aimed to address WIC staffing shortages and their lack of access to RDs, particularly in rural…

June 15, 2023

Nutrition Training Outreach to RDNs in Under-Resourced WA Counties

The Washington State Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) Nutrition Network aims to improve access to evidence-based nutrition care for the organization and their families by providing free, specialized training and continuing education to registered dietitians (RDNs) in Washington. This project aimed to identify RDNs in under-resourced Washington state counties interested in participating…

June 13, 2023

Evaluating the Impact of Changes in the Service Delivery of WIC and First Steps in King County

Worked with Parent-Child Health Programs to design, conduct, and analyze semi-structured, qualitative interviews with clients of the First Steps and WIC program. Conducted 27 interviews across six different WIC/First Steps clinic locations in King County, did a thematic analysis of the transcripts to highlight key themes, and presented recommendations to Public Health Seattle King County…

June 12, 2023

Coaches Reference: Eating Disorders and Amateur Cycling – Context, Red Flags, and Resources

Created a website to provide stage cycling coaches with supportive nutrition information for their athletes. Includes detailed nutrition guides, research about athletes and eating behaviors, and counseling on how to speak to athletes about eating disorders. Community Partner: Personal Alignment Coaching

Assessment and Evaluation of an Interprofessional Practice Education Event for Students of the UW Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics and School of Pharmacy Program

Assessed and evaluated student participation in and feedback of an Interprofessional Practice Education (IPE) event with UW graduate students from the Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics and School of Pharmacy. Community Partners: UW Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics and UW School of Pharmacy

Connecting Columbia City Families with Nutritional Resources and Produce: Back-to-School Nutrition Night and Farmers Market Scavenger Hunt

Developed informational resources for parents and facilitated a “farm food treasure hunt” at the Columbia City Neighborhood Farmers Market Back-to-School Nutrition Night event. Community Partner: Neighborhood Farmers Market Association

Workplace Lactation Support with UW WorkLife and the Whole U

Partnered with UW programs to raise awareness of the importance of breast milk and breast feeding, describe the challenges lactating employees face in the workplace, direct non-lactating staff to resources for supporting their lactating co-workers, and provide education for new and expecting parents on how to maintain lactation while working. Community Partners: UW Worklife and…

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