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Creating health communications takes time. From literature reviews to writing to design to proofreading, a final piece requires hours of commitment.
When you need reliable, evidence-based, professional materials to represent your program, allow me to set aside time for your project so you don't have to.
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Other clients I have helped include:
The USDA Food & Nutrition Services
The University of Michigan School of Public Health
The University of Michigan Institute for Women & Gender
Michigan State University
American Diabetes Association
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To learn more about me, see my full resume below.
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My
Story
Joyce Patterson
MPH, RDN, BC-ADM, CPT
By day, I am a diabetes care and education specialist at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. On nights and weekends, I am a health communications consultant and author. I am passionate about helping people understand their health conditions and how to make lifestyle changes that are manageable and sustainable. My upcoming book, Think Like a Dietitian: A Nutrition Counseling Starter Kit, is scheduled for publication in March 2024. The book covers the most frequently asked questions in nutrition counseling and includes the educational materials to answer them, plus other tips for nutrition counseling and education.
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EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE​
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Communications Consultant | 2007 to present
Services include writing and design of brochures, newsletters, education materials, website content, presentations, and webinars. Past clients include:
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USDA Food & Nutrition Services
University of Michigan
UM Institute for Continuing Legal Education
UM Institute of Research on Women and Gender
UMSPH Nutrition Department
Michigan State University
American Diabetes Association
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WRITING​
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Think Like a Dietitian: A Nutrition Counseling Starter Kit | CRC Press - coming soon.
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“Unmute: Delivering Diabetes Education Online.” ADCES in Practice. January 2021 edition
(PDF available upon request)
"Game Day Eats," Ann Arbor Family Press. 10/1/2019
"How Can I Stay Motivated to Exercise?" Food & Nutrition Magazine’s Stone Soup Blog, 9/14/2018
"How Can I Stay Active While Traveling?" Food & Nutrition Magazine’s Stone Soup Blog, 1/4/2019
Frequent contributor, UofM Health Blog, 2013-2014
Articles include:
"Effects of Caffeine on Heart Health"
"Saturated Fats and Heart Health"
"A Registered Dietitian: Your Partner in Heart Health"
"How does sodium affect your heart?"
"What are antioxidants and phytochemicals?
[video blog]
Personal Blog: Thefeelingsnackyfix.com - Articles focus on nutrition and fitness.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
Diabetes Care and Education Specialist | Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, 1/2015 - present
Cardiovascular Dietitian | Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, 2/2013 - 1/2015
EDUCATION
University of Michigan School of Public Health | Dietetic Internship | July 2012 – February 2013
University of Michigan School of Public Health | MPH | September 2010 – April 2012
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor | BA, English Language & Literature | September 1993 – August 1997
CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, CDR | since February 2013
Board Certified – Advanced Diabetes Management, ADCES | since July 2016
Certified Personal Trainer, NCSF | since June 2020
Sports Nutrition Specialist, NCSF | since December 2020
PRESENTATIONS
California Dialysis Council 41st Annual Education Conference | September 2023
Nutrition and Diabetes Update
Diabetes Medications
Physical Activity
Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists | Recurring Speaker
Telehealth webinar series 2021: Utilizing Data from Devices and PGHD
Telehealth Best Practices--Lessons
Learned
Telehealth Regulations and Reimbursement
Weight Management Certificate Program online course 2021: Lifestyle Treatment - Physical Activity; Lifestyle
Treatment - Behavior Change
American Diabetes Association, What Can I Eat program | October 2017
Empowerment-Based Education
University of Michigan 8th Annual Diabetes Health Fair | November 8, 2014
Popular Diets: Finding the Right Balance for
Diabetes & Heart Health
University of Michigan Fall Update in Family Medicine | October 3, 2014
Controversial Topics in Nutrition and Heart
Disease