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MacDonald Center for Obesity Prevention and Education (COPE)

 

Educating the Educators 

 

Webinar Series and Archives 

 

Check out our Webinar Series page for updated information on our fall 2020 speaker and topic line-up, including slides of presentations to download, and watch past webinars on our Webinar Archives page.   

 

 

Continuing Opportunities for Professional Education

 

 

Did you miss that webinar or conference speaker you really wanted to hear speak? Need last minute continuing education credit for licensure? You are now able to access our library of continuing education recordings and receive continuing education credit for viewing and taking our quick assessment. Use coupon code Coupon20 at checkout for 2 courses for $20. 

** Attention Dietitians: CDR has approved an expansion of the Activity Type 175: Recorded Pre-Approved maximum CPEUs to 45 CPEUs for RDs and 30 CPEUs for DTRs for all cycles that are currently active. Starting with cycles beginning June 2, 2021, the maximum CPEUs will return to 30 CPEUs for RDs and 20 for DTRs.  

 

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COPE Nutrition Counseling

 

Fall 2020 update: We've Gone Virtual! 

 

COPE is now offering VIRTUAL nutrition counseling services to employees under the University’s health plan. And starting June 1, your 6 FREE visits have reset for the year. Even if you’re used to working from home one or two days a week, having to work from home ALL week is certainly a break in the routine, and this break certainly comes with eating and exercise pitfalls. Libby Mills is here to listen and guide you through this transitional time. Appointments are now available via two-way video communication.  Sign-up online via Microsoft Teams!

 

For those already with booked appointments, download this Telehealth Permission Form to sign and review before your first session with Libby. 

 

And check out our fall 2020 Nutrition Newsletter! 

 

Wondering if telehealth can really work? Go to these sites to learn about the beneficial health impacts from telehealth counseling:

Telehealth and Weight 

Telehealth and Blood Sugar 

 

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CHAMPS Study

 

 

Villanova Nursing Launches National COVID-19 Study of Health Care, First Responder and Service Workers

The M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing at Villanova University has launched the national COVID-19 Caring About Health for All Study (CHAMPS) of healthcare, first responder, and service workers for the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of CHAMPS is to assess the short and long-term physical, social, and behavioral health of all who were involved in supporting or delivering care for COVID-19 patients. The confidential study takes about 20 minutes to complete. Read more on the CHAMPS Study page. 

 

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Libby's Healthy Happy Hour

 

 

Past Healthy Happy Hours

May 21st 2020

Menu: Butternut Tacos with Tangy Jicama Rhubarb Slaw & Rhubarb Beer Cocktail

Recording available here! 

 

April 24th 2020

Menu: Honey Bear Mock- and Cocktails & Apple, onion herbed cheese stuffed celery

Recording available here! 

 

April 2nd 2020

Menu: Thai Marinated Nutty Nuggets and Ginger Pineapple Tall Tail

 

 

 

Lunch & Learn Series

 

 

Video Recordings and Resources 

 

Healthy Breakfast Hits and Hacks for Quarantine and Beyond 

Supplemental Handouts:

Breakfast Hits and Hacks Newsletter

PDF presentation of Healthy Breakfast Hits and Hacks for Quarantine and Beyond PDF presentation 

 

 

Quarantine Meal Planning Tips and Tricks

Supplemental Handouts:

PDF presentation of Quarantine Meal Planning Tips and Tricks  
COVID-19 Grocery List
Meal Prep
Quarantine Meal Planning Newsletter

Community Commitment 

 

Weight Bias 

 

Negative attitudes about individuals with excess weight – can have a negative and lasting impact on the quality of healthcare these individuals receive. The COPE team recognizes the important role that healthcare professionals play in addressing the problem of weight bias. COPE now offers a one-hour weight bias sensitivity training tailored for the nursing profession and approved for one contact hour of continuing education. Please contact Rebecca Shenkman, COPE Director, for more information and to schedule this training at your site.

 

As featured on the STOP Obesity Alliance's website. 

 

Research With Impact 

 

Community Cooks

 

COPE and FCN team up with Catholic Social Services for its Community Cooks program

 

*Featured in the Spring 2020 Villanova Magazine! 

 

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COPE continues its work with Catholic Social Services (CSS) and Martha’s Choice Marketplace (MCM) in Norristown, PA to promote nutrition education through its peer mentor training program. WATCH OUR VIDEO and hear from members of the CSS and MCM community who have been positively impacted by this partnership.

 

And check out our recent publication in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior: Barriers to Healthy Eating in a Community that Relies on an Emergency Food Pantry.  

 

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Attention Pennsylvania Dietitians!

 

Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Course for required health professionals  

 

As a dietitian and licensed health professional, you are required to complete child abuse training as a condition of issuance of your initial license and for your license renewal. Find everything you need right here in this course! This course is approved by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and complies with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs continuing education requirements for healthcare professionals. Completion of this course will award two contact hours for nurses and two continuing professional education units for dietitians of training in accordance with Act 31 of 2014 entitled “Child Abuse: Recognition and Reporting” that took effect January 1, 2015.

 

Register now!

 

COPE Nutrition Counseling Registration

Giving and Partnership Opportunities

DONATIONS AND GIFTS

The MacDonald Center for Obesity Prevention and Education (COPE) is a non-profit organization. To make a charitable tax-deduction directly to COPE please CLICK HERE TO DONATE ONLINE and follow the directions.

If you prefer to send a check, please contact the College Development Officer Robert Hill at 610-519-7620.

 

PARTNERSHIP

Does your group share COPE's mission? The Center is interested in aligning with organizations having similar visions, such as governmental agencies, corporations, foundations, schools, other colleges and universities, and coalitions.  Start a conversation by contacting COPE Director, Rebecca Shenkman MPH, RDN, LDN or 610.519.5931.

Sponsors and Exhibitors

SPONSORSHIP and EXHIBITORS

For details on how you can become a Sponsor or Exhibitor for our upcoming events, please email  Rebecca Shenkman, COPE Director.