Compact Licensure for Dietitians in Mississippi – Next Steps
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | MS
Join a webinar to learn about professional licensure and Compact Licensure. Also, provide an update on Compact Licensure for Mississippi dietitian.
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2025 FNCE Networking Meet-Up
2025-10-12 17:30 - 19:30 | MS
MS-AND is partnering with other contracted affiliates to join in a group social event on Sunday, October 12. Whether you’re a student, new RD, mid-career, or a seasoned pro—this is your space to connect, unwind, and celebrate our profession! MS-AND member only.
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MS-AND December Board of Directors Meeting
2025-12-06 10:30 - 12:30 | Willie Morris Branch Library, 4912 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS, 39211, United States

MS-AND Article Reading Group
2026-01-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The first article we will discuss in the MS-AND Article Reading Group is All the Colors of the Rainbow: Synthetic Dyes in US Packaged Foods and Beverages in 2020. Before the meeting, make sure to read the article which can be found here: https://www.jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(25)00166-2/fulltext. Upon completion of all activities, you will be able to claim 1.75 CPE Units (CPEUs).
Topic: MS-AND Article Reading Group Meeting
Time: Jan 12, 2026 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Gulf Coast Region Webinar
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Webinar Title: The Prysm: New Technology in Nutrition Practice and Clinical Application
Presenters: Dr. Shelly Hester, PhD, RD / Lisa Malone, MS, RDN, LDN / Susan Melancon, RDN, LDN
Length: 1.0 hour (1.0 CPEU)
Target Audience: Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs), Nutrition and Dietetics Technicians, Registered (NDTRs), health coaches, and healthcare providers involved in nutrition counseling and clinical care.
Short Description: Discover how the new Prysm technology allows for quick, non-invasive measurement of
carotenoids—providing an immediate snapshot of a person’s antioxidant status without bloodwork. Backed by
30 years of data and over 26 million scans, this tool equips healthcare and nutrition professionals to assess key
biomarkers, guide evidence-based dietary interventions, and prioritize cellular health outcomes over weight-
focused measures.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the physiological role of carotenoids in human health and their relationship to antioxidant
status and chronic disease risk.
2. Apply Prysm scan data to develop and adjust individualized nutrition care plans aimed at improving
antioxidant status.
3. Evaluate changes in client antioxidant status over time using Prysm technology to assess the
effectiveness of dietary interventions.
Register in advance for this meeting: Register here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

MS-AND Eat Right Day 2026: Training & Capitol Visit
2026-03-04 08:00 - 17:00 | MS
Join MS-AND for Eat Right Day 2026 on March 11 for a day of advocacy and celebration! 🌿

🍎 Advocacy Training
St. Dominic Hospital — St. Martin Room (Lower Level)
🕥 10:30 A.M.–12:00 P.M. (Light refreshments provided | Lunch on your own)
Online alternative: Zoom Link registration

🏛 National RDN Day at the Mississippi State Capitol
🕜 1:30 P.M.–4:00 P.M.

RDNs, NDTRs, interns, and dietetic students are invited to represent our profession and educate legislators about the impact of nutrition across clinical care, education, school nutrition, research, and consulting. Let’s advocate together for healthier Mississippi communities!

RDN Day
2026-03-11 | MS
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics established RDN Day, which is celebrated annually on the second Wednesday in March to increase awareness of RDNs as indispensable providers of food and nutrition services.

Rescheduled! MS-AND Article Reading Group Meeting
2026-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Topic: MS-AND Article Reading Group Meeting
Time: March 16, 2026 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
MS-AND ARG_Agenda_03.16.2026 – Bennett Pope
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MS-AND Northeast Region Social
2026-03-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Lost Pizza Company, 7102 College Hill Road, Oxford, MS, 38655, United States
You are Invited to MS-AND’s Northeast Region Social!
Location: Lost Pizza Company, 7102 College Hill Road, Oxford, MS, 38655
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm

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2026 Annual Conference
2026-04-09 08:00 - 2026-04-10 17:00 | Eagle Ridge Resort and Conference Center, Raymond, MS, United States
2026 Mississippi Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference
April 9–10, 2026 | Eagle Ridge Resort and Conference Center | 1500 Raymond Lake Rd, Raymond, MS 39154
Join our 2026 MSAND Annual Conference—two inspiring days of learning, networking, and professional growth! Join dietitians, nutrition professionals, students, and industry partners from across Mississippi as we explore this year’s theme: “Seasons of Change: Cultivating the Future of Nutrition in Mississippi.”
This year’s event will be held at the beautiful Eagle Ridge Resort and Conference Center, offering comfortable onsite accommodations. To reserve your room, please call Eagle Ridge directly. If onsite rooms fill up, there are additional hotel options conveniently located in nearby Clinton.
Attendees can look forward to earning CEUs on both days, hearing from dynamic speakers, and engaging in meaningful conversations about the evolving landscape of nutrition and dietetics in our state.
Registration is now open! Registrants will be redirected to the Academy website to complete registration. Please enter your Academy member number and the password you use to log in to Eatright.org. For those registrants without an Academy number, please contact infomsand@gmail.com to register directly through MS-AND.

Gulf Coast Region - Spring Educational Meeting
2026-05-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Singing River Hospital – Pascagoula, 2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula, MS, 39581, United States
Speaker: Lydia West (MS-AND Media Rep)
Topic: Legislative Issues Affecting our Profession in Mississippi
Location: Singing River Hospital – Pascagoula, 2809 Denny Ave., Pascagoula, MS 39581
Directions: Please park in visitor parking and enter the building at the main entrance that faces Denny Ave (there is a pond near this front entrance). Make a left down a hallway from the lobby and you will come to the Medical Staff Conference Room
Register Here
For more information, contact Ginger Carney (gingercarney5@gmail.com)

MS-AND Article Reading Group Meeting
2026-05-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Topic: MS-AND Article Reading Group Meeting
Time: March 9, 2026 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 897 6492 2808
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MS-AND Board Governance Orientation
2026-06-11 12:00 - 13:00 | MS

MS-AND July Board Meeting
2026-07-18 10:30 - 13:30 | Willie Morris Branch Library, 4912 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS, 39211, United States
MS-AND July Board Meeting
Willie Morris Branch Library, 4912 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS 39211
More details to follow!

Delta Region: Dietitian Social Meet Up
2026-07-29 17:30 - 20:30 | Red Panther Taproom, 131 Delta Ave, Clarksdale, MS, 38614, United States

North West/Delta Region Meeting
2026-08-04 17:30 - 19:00 | MS
North West/Delta Region Meeting
Date/Time: August 4, 5:30–7:00 pm
Location: Indianola Wellness Center, 408 Moody Avenue, Indianola, MS 38751
Hosts: MS-AND President Ann Blackwell and President-elect Gina Wack
Please join us to help MS-AND get your region up and going.

MS-AND Paint Sip and Party at the OSYC!
2026-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Ocean Spring Yacht Club, 100 Front Beach Dr, Ocean Springs, MS, 39564, United States
Let’s channel our inner ‘Van Gogh’ and paint a beautiful Fleur de Lis in Gold and Black! (Other colors will be available) $35
RSVP through Facebook posting
Must preregister via Venmo or Cashapp
Apps and drinks available for purchase from the yacht club as we create🍷🎨🧑🏻‍🎨
For more info please contact Madison at +16014791332 or Anita at 228-596-8384
