National Dairy Council Recognized by White House for Commitment to Health and Wellness Advancement
Source: The DairyNews
In a significant move towards addressing health disparities and fostering the next generation of health and wellness professionals, the National Dairy Council (NDC) has announced its dedication to supporting emerging leaders in the field.
This commitment, acknowledged by the White House through the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities, underscores NDC's efforts to empower early career professionals, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, in their pursuit of improving health outcomes for Americans.
Among the key initiatives outlined by NDC are:
Establishment of an endowed Early Career Investigator Research Award, aimed at promoting innovative research in nutrition science by providing independent funding to promising young researchers.
Launch of the NextGen Scientist Professional Mentorship Program, a three-year cohort initiative designed to connect rising academic leaders with seasoned experts for immersive experiences and skill-building.
Modernization of nutrition education and outreach approaches to reach over 40,000 medical and health professionals in the next five years.
Expansion of internship and mentoring programs to support dietetic students, interns, and early career registered dietitians, offering real-world experience and skill refinement opportunities.
Katie Brown, EdD, RD, President of National Dairy Council, expressed gratitude for the recognition by the White House, emphasizing NDC's commitment to addressing health disparities and ensuring that the future workforce is empowered to enhance health outcomes across all communities.
Among the key initiatives outlined by NDC are:
Establishment of an endowed Early Career Investigator Research Award, aimed at promoting innovative research in nutrition science by providing independent funding to promising young researchers.
Launch of the NextGen Scientist Professional Mentorship Program, a three-year cohort initiative designed to connect rising academic leaders with seasoned experts for immersive experiences and skill-building.
Modernization of nutrition education and outreach approaches to reach over 40,000 medical and health professionals in the next five years.
Expansion of internship and mentoring programs to support dietetic students, interns, and early career registered dietitians, offering real-world experience and skill refinement opportunities.
Katie Brown, EdD, RD, President of National Dairy Council, expressed gratitude for the recognition by the White House, emphasizing NDC's commitment to addressing health disparities and ensuring that the future workforce is empowered to enhance health outcomes across all communities.
