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Dietetic Caucus

The mission of the Dietetic Caucus shall be to:

To serve as an advocacy and advisory group for the regional academic dietetic programs available in the organization's service area.
To serve as a catalyst for development of continuing education programs for area dietary personnel.
To promote dissemination of information relating to professional growth and development, professional ethical concerns, and/or pertinent dietetic and health related issues.
To promote the maintenance of a support network among dietitians.
To strengthen interdisciplinary understanding and cooperation between dietitians and other health and welfare professionals.

Active members of the Dietetic Caucus shall fulfill the following Qualifications:

Individuals who have completed the Dietary Manager continuing education program with eligibility for certification and individuals working on or having completed a degree program as a Dietary Technician (2 yr. program-certification optional) or Dietician (4 yr. program, registration required, licensed to work, or retired status).

Meetings:

Meetings occur the first Thursday of the month in January, March, May, July, September, and November. Meetings are held 4:30pm to 6:30pm.

AHEC Liaison: Joy Taylor, 301-777-9150, Ext. 141 Email jtaylor@westernmarylandahec.org.

Area Registered Dietitians Directory:

Are you searching for answers to your health and nutrition concerns? Look no further. The University of Maryland Cooperative Extension can help! There is an office conveniently located in Allegany County. We offer health, nutrition, and food-related information, resources, and classes free of charge. We have an exciting nutrition program, EFNEP, designed especially for limited-income individuals and families. To request any of the following educational programs contact - Dr. Jennifer Thorn Bentlejewski, Registered Dietitian & Extension Educator at 301-724-3320. These free programs are open to all groups including individuals, Federal, State and County agencies, organizations, churches, businesses, etc.

Dr. Jennifer Thorn Bentlejewski, RD
University of Maryland Cooperative Extension
Allegany County Extension Director &
Garrett/Allegany Extension Educator-FCS
One Commerce Drive
Cumberland, MD 21502
301-724-3320/301-334-6960
http://www.allegany.umd.edu/Nutrition%20Health.cfm

Phone number at Garrett County Extension Office: 301-334-6960
http://garrett.umd.edu/

Amy Hunter-Manuel has been working in the field of dietetics for nearly 10 years as a Registered Dietitian and a Maryland Licensed Nutritionist in all three areas of nutrition: clinical, community, and food service. She is currently working from a private practice office in Cumberland, Maryland, and in various long-term care facilities as a consultant. She holds a Master's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with an emphasis in Human Nutrition and Foods from West Virginia University. Some of her special areas of interest are how foods change DNA, how disordered eating and/or food addictions reflect social influence and how environmental nutrition is helping the world. Her passion is to help combat the current obesity and diabetes epidemics by uniting people to strive for the best quality of life, while being mindful of our loving Creator, and to discover the purposes they were created for. Her philosophy majors on staying positive, expressing yourself and learning how good nutrition can change your life. She is a trained host for Soaking Music Prayer Ministry and enjoys traveling. Amy also enjoys cooking, interior decorating, dance ministry, writing, singing, and supporting Christian musicians.

If you are ready to make a change in your life or the lives of others, Amy invites you to contact her for networking, nutrition-filled recipes, advice for eating out, and other recommended resources.

Amy Hunter-Manuel, M.S., R.D., L.D.N
404 Footer Place
Cumberland, MD 21502
301.784.MYRD(6973)
info@amyhuntermanuel.com

Abbi N. Kifer is currently employed by the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Office in Garrett County Maryland for the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program. Maryland Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE) provides nutrition education to help low income individuals and families make healthy food choices, develop food preparation skills, handle food safely, improve food shopping skills, and increase their physical activity. FSNE offers a variety of programs to support the work of community agencies serving low income families. Contact your local University of Maryland Cooperative Extension office to learn more about FSNE and how it can benefit your organization.

Business Owner: Beyond Benefit with Abbi Kifer.

Privately owned consulting practice which provides services such as nutrition counseling, group sessions at location of your groups choice, educational seminars and classes, menu reviews, and much more. Licensed in both Maryland and West Virginia and certified in adult weight management. If interested in services by Beyond Benefit, please contact registered dietitian Abbi Kifer at 304-813-2124.

Abbi N. Kifer, R.D., L.D.
Maryland Cooperative Extension-Garrett County
1916 Maryland Highway, Suite A
Mt. Lake Park, MD 21550
TELE: 301-334-6960
FAX: 301-334-6961

Alice Corle, RD, LDN is a clinical dietitian at UPMC Bedord Memorial Hospital and provides:

Outpatient nutrition counseling/ medical nutrition therapy with a physician referral
Available for appointments Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with exceptions made as needed.
Community speaking and health fairs as available.

Alice Corle, RD, LND
Clinical Dietitian
UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital
10455 Lincoln Highway
Everett, PA 15537
TELE: 814-624-4328

Theresa Stahl, RD, LDN
Nutrition Consultant/Speaker/Writer/Certified PraiseMoves Instructor
Website: www.theresastahl.us
Email: Theresa@theresastahl.us
Cell: 240-727-8626

Dialysis Dietitian
Western Maryland Regional Dialysis Center
12502 Willowbrooke Road
Cumberland, MD 21502
Office: (240) 964-8617
tstahl@wmhs.com

Theresa has 25 years' experience as a Registered Dietitian working in a wide variety of settings including private practice, behavioral health and acute care hospitals, addictions/recovery programs, public health, wellness and weight loss programs
Hosts a Balanced Eating blog at the health website QualityHealth.com and theresastahl.us.
Teaches PraiseMoves exercise classes
Adjunct nutrition instructor at Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Past media experience includes radio and television health spots/nutrition tips

Jennifer Wilson, MEd, RD, LDN
Allegany County Health Department
Director of Nutrition Services
301-759-5021 office
301-777-5861 fax
allegany_wic_jenn@yahoo.com

Background:

B.S. in Dietetics - Hood College
MEd - Frostburg State University
Over 19 years experience as a Registered Dietitian, working in hospital, public health and academic settings
Currently working in public health programs including WIC, chronic disease prevention, and worksite wellness.

Western Maryland Health System Wellness Center:

Angie Sutphin, RD/LD NSCA
12501 Willowbrook Road
Cumberland, Md 21502
240-964-8416
asutphin@wmhs.com

Outpatient Dietitian at the WMHS Wellness Center
Adjunct instructor at Potomac State College of WVU

Western Maryland Regional Medical Center

Brenda Ridgway, RD, LDN
Clinical Nutrition Manager
bridgway@wmhs.com
240-964-2312

Tonya Sherrill, MS, RD, LDN
Clinical Dietitian
tsherrill@wmhs.com
240-964-2310

Theresa Stahl, RD, LDN
Dialysis Dietitian
tstahl@wmhs.com
240-964-8617

Joni Brode, RD, LDN
Clinical Dietitian
jbrode@wmhs.com
240-964-2306
Areas of interest:

Heart Healthy Nutrition, Diabetes, Functional Foods, Alternative Medicine/Nutrition, Wellness

Jennifer Hoover, RD, LDN
Clinical Dietitian
jhoover@wmhs.com
240-964-2307

Deborah James, MS, RD, LDN
Clinical Dietitian
djames@wmhs.com
240-964-2308
Areas of interest:

Oncology, General Nutrition

Kaitlyn Allegrucci, RD, LDN
Clinical Dietitian
240-964-2311

Dietetic Caucus

Meetings:

Area Registered Dietitians Directory:

Western Maryland Health System Wellness Center:

Western Maryland Regional Medical Center

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