Arizona Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition - Azspen

Thank you to Governor Katie Hobbs for proclaiming Sept. 8-12 as Malnutrition Awareness Week in Arizona. Thanks also to Alyce Newton for joining us in raising awareness! View the proclamation: https://ow.ly/Mtfv50WMlUH

You are cordially invited to join us for a speaker program sponsored by Fresenius Kabi presented by Carol Ireton-Jones on the “Advancements in Alternative Lipid Emulsions for Adults”. Please see the attached invitation for more details about the program.

What: “Advancements in Alternative Lipid Emulsions for Adults” presented by Carol Ireton-Jones
When: Wednesday April 3rd @ 6 PM
Where: The Henry- 4455 E. Camelback Rd.

Limited seating is available so please RSVP ASAP and include your name, phone number, email address, specialty, affiliation, NPI/license number and email address.

RSVP to:
[email protected]

Great article from an AZSPEN member on a topic that can be observed so frequently in nutrition support patients.

Article: Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency: An Ongoing Risk for Parenteral Nutrition-Dependent Patients
Authors: Catherine Kariak, MS, RD, CNSC & Courtney Wood, PharmD, BCNSP, CNSC
The article is available on the Support Line for the Dietitians in Nutrition Support.

If you’d like to share an article or be a bigger part of AZSPEN - message us to become involved!

We have so many great opportunities and we’re looking for an Industry Liaison & Content Creators.

This is a great opportunity to help create events, network with colleagues, encourage further education, and help drive nutrition support in Arizona!!!

We have so many great opportunities and we’re looking for an Industry Liaison & Content Creators.

This is a great opportunity to help create events, network with colleagues, encourage further education, and help drive nutrition support in Arizona!!!

Message us with any questions!

Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN) is nutrition administered intravenously (through an IV), which may include carbohydrates, proteins, fat, minerals, electrolytes, vitamins, and other trace elements for patients who cannot eat or absorb enough nutrition through tube feeding formula or by mouth.

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Thank you for declaring this week Malnutrition Awareness week!
We all play a role in identifying malnutrition and intervening!

It’s official! Thank you to Governor Katie Hobbs for declaring Sept 18-22 as Malnutrition Week in Arizona!

Make an Impact During Malnutrition Awareness Wee!!

Malnutrition Awareness WeekTM is ASPEN’s annual campaign to educate healthcare professionals and consumers on the detection, intervention, and treatment of malnutrition. Here are some ways you can participate.

➡️Ask your organization to become an official MAW ambassador and take the lead in educating colleagues, patients, and community. ASPEN provides you with promotional and educational resources, including tips for organizing MAW activities at your institution. And there is no cost to become an ambassador.
➡️Write and submit an op-ed to your local newspaper.
➡️Hold a MAW event at your institution.
➡️Hold a MAW event with your local ASPEN chapter.
➡️Volunteer to create educational tools and resources. Email [email protected].
Sign up for MAW webinars. They’re free to ASPEN members and ambassadors. Many offer CE credits!

Tell us how you will be participating in MAW?

Come join us for our first volunteer event on September 26th at Feed My Starving Children! During this event you will meet other area clinicians, participate in something rewarding while giving back to our community and those in need. There will be no education or meal served...but, there will be smiling faces and some fun competition! Feed My Starving Children packing location is in Mesa. Spots are limited so sign up early. Feel free to share with other health professional and nutrition students that may be interested!

Date: September 26th
Time: 4:30-6:15pm
Address:
1345 S Alma school rd,
Mesa, AZ, 85210

We hope to see you there!!!

https://www.fmsc.org/join-group?joincode=7X7PNK

Spotlighting a new practice tool for clinicians developed by an AZSPEN member!

NEW!!! The American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition has a new podcast episode with Dr. Christina Valentine, “DHA Supplementation for Lactating Mothers of Preterm Infants,” which not has a companion practice tool. http://ow.ly/GzXI50MlYIu

Dr. Valentine’s research has shown that 1000 mg of DHA taken daily by the mother decreases preterm infant inflammation through human breast milk ingestion, and a higher dose during pregnancy may reduce the risk of preterm birth.

Special thanks to Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition for support of the podcast and practice tool.