Ontario Dietitians in Public Health Member Benefits:
- We are the official voice of Registered Dietitians (RDs) working in the Ontario public health system.
- We value evidence-based practice and work to inform policy makers, educators, community partners, and governments with credible food and nutrition information, programs, and policies.
- We work to improve food and nutrition environments where Ontarians live, work, learn, and play.
- We facilitate connections among members and with provincial partners to leverage our expertise and increase our effectiveness and efficiency.
Member Benefits
- Networking and collaboration with public health RDs working in similar practice areas
- Learning from colleagues through participation in work groups and communities of practice
- Enhancement of professional skills in leadership, collaboration, quality appraisal, resource development, report writing, and more
- Participation on provincial work groups to reduce duplication and maximize capacity in development of shared messages, knowledge, and resources that support or optimize local initiatives
- Advocating for and influencing healthy public policy
- Liaising with other professional groups, partners, and government representatives including:
- Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa)
- Public Health Ontario
- Coalition for Healthy School Food
- academia, dietetic education and practicum programs
- Health Canada
- Ministries of Health, Education, and Children, Community and Social Services
- Dietetic Education and Leadership Forum of Ontario (DELFO)
