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CMAW2023 "Stronger Together" webinars
Summary document now available
The main messages from each of the CMAW 2023 webinars have been summarized in a 2-page document that is now available for download.
New Publication shows promise of partnering with Community Based Models
COMRISK study Geary R et al Can J Aging. 2023
Prof Cathy Chan and Marlis Atkins are amongst the authors of this new publication that shows partnering with community-based organizations (CBO) to conduct nutrition risk screening in community dwelling older adults is feasible, acceptable, and appropriate.
Kingston General Hospital embraces Stronger Together to spread awareness
CMAW 2023 Success Story
Paola Hunter RD shares how her CMAW team at the Kingston General Hospital engaged hospital staff through roving cart trivia challenges, prizes, Lunch & Learn on muscle wasting, blogs, and a dietitian education session. Check out the details:
Malnutrition Presentation for Health Care Providers
New! Now available
Heather Keller, Katherine Ford, Rupinder Dhaliwal & Shelly Dhaliwal have created a new presentation “Hospital Malnutrition: Screening, Assessment, and Intervention” geared for Health Care Professionals. Available in the HCP / Advocacy section of the website, at the link below.
CMTF’s First Podcast
Addressing Malnutrition Stronger Together
Listen to Canadian Malnutrition Task Force’s first podcast to kick off CMAW 2023 in which Rupinder Dhaliwal interviews Heather Keller on the role of malnutrition on health, its impact on the healthcare system, and the key CMTF initiatives. Listen at the link below.
NL Health Services Dietitians, Food Service and Volunteers collaborate to address Malnutrition
CMAW 2023 Success Story
Canadian Malnutrition Awareness Week 2023 was Stronger Together!
Webinar Recordings
CMAW 2023 theme helps address malnutrition
Stronger Together!
Register now for our exciting lineup of free webinars Sept 28 and Oct 2-6. Also check out our Buzz Kit and new this year button/sticker to help you promote the week.
Meeting the needs of malnourished older adults through hospital, primary and community care pathways: how nurses can help
Abstract
Learn how CMTF's Prof Heather Keller generated interest in evidence based pathways to meet the needs of malnourished older adults amongst a nursing audience. See abstract of session presented at the 22nd Canadian Gerontological Nurses Association Conference: