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TO CONNECT HEALTHCARE LEADERS THROUGH SHARED KNOWLEDGE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INVALUABLE RESOURCES
MAY 2019


2019 AHF NATIONAL CONFERENCE ARIZONA
PRESIDENT'S CORNER

I guess by now, many if not all of you, have heard our President’s threat to impose tariffs on both China and Mexico. Well, it is no longer a threat as our President has moved forward with his threat against China on items scheduled to be shipped to the U.S. starting on May 10, 2019. Though in-stock items from your vendors are available, it is unclear if all vendors will distinguish the difference or impose the tariff unilaterally.
Tariff's and the Effect on your Budget
Patrick LaMont
AHFNY PRESIDENT
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & BUSINESS PARTNERS
President
Patrick Lamont, MBA
Brookdale Hospital & Medical Center
718-240-5224
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Andria Coleman, DBA, EMBA, MS, RD, CDN
NY Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
212-312-5033
TREASURER
Mimi Wang, MA, RD, CDN
VA NY Harbor Healthcare System
718-630-3562
BOARD MEMBERS
Veronica McLymont, PhD, RD, CDN
Memorial Sloan Kettering
212-639-7922
Stephen Chow, RD
South Beach Psychiatric Center
718-667-2753
Cecille P. Agustin, MS, RD, CDN
VA NY Harbor Healthcare System
212-868-750 ext. 4890
Michael C Williams, DBA, MBA, RD, CDN
NY Presbyterian/Weil Cornell Medical Center
212-746-4890
Frank Coffey, RD, CDN
St John Episcopal Hospital
718-869-8545
Leslie Rosen, MA, RDN, CDN
Jewish Association for Service-Aged
718-337-1989
Tatanisha K. Peets
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
212-639-7134 Pager 4759
Jill Herling, MS, RD, CDN, LNHA
Regeis Care Center
718-947-5255
Business Partners
Marc Fuchs
M. Tucker/Singer Equipment Co.
973-484-1200
Dan Plaut
Imperial-Borax Paper
718-665-8500
Diane Rossi
Pro-Tek
866-773-7717
Tricia Rosson
Sysco
201-370-2839
Keith Fitzgerald
PBAC & Associates
814-588-6239
Michael Doblan
US Foods
631-678-3735
Bernie Mulholland
The J.M. Smucker Company
215-416-6090
Want to Join the AHFNY Organization?
Our chapter is designed to develop leaders and raise the bar for foodservice in New York’s self-operated facilities, whether acute or long-term care.
Our members are directors, managers, dietitians and chefs. We provide professional growth through focused education—the programming that drives productivity, innovation and patient satisfaction from within all facets of the foodservice department, from patient meals to staff dining to retail concepts.
NUTRITIONAL TIPS CORNER
Tips, Insights, and Facts

NUTRITIONAL TIP OF THE DAY
The more naturally colorful your meal is, the more likely it is to have an abundance of cancer-fighting nutrients. Pigments that give fruits and vegetables their bright colors represent a variety of protective compounds.
Provided By:
PhysiciansCommittee
VALUED AHFNY MEMBERS
Highlights of New and Existing Members

VALUED MEMBER OF THE MONTH
TERRI BERZIN
I have been a member of AHF-NY for the past several years. The organization has afforded me many opportunities to network with fellow members, earn CEU’s, and learn about new product and to participate in special events.
Provided By:
Terri Berzin, MS, RD, Clinical Dietitian
THE AHFNY
ENCOURAGES ITS
MEMBERS TO
PATRONIZE IT SPONSORS
WHERE AND WHEN
POSSIBLE
NEW AHFNY MEMBERS

Welcoming new AHFNY Members
REGO PARK HEALTH
Affiliated with:
FALECIA WHITFIELD
Title: Food Service Director
Falecia can be reached at falecia@regoparkhealthcare.com
AHFNY COMMUNITY WELCOMES
AHFNY EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights from AHFNY Events

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NEW AHFNY VENDORS

Welcoming new AHFNY Vendors
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE OF THE MONTH
I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.

Provided by:
Stephen Covey

BLOG CORNER
A place where members can write stories, thoughts, opinions, and provide feedback to their peers.


Eating Seasonally and Sustainably for our Health and Wallets
With the warm weather approaching, a variety of summer fruits and vegetables will be reappearing in supermarkets and farmers markets. Now is the perfect time to prioritize seasonal produce to not only benefit your health but also positively impact the planet and your wallet.
Provided By:
Shannon Herbert, Dietetic Intern JJPVAMC Class of 2019

PLANT-BASED EATING
Plant-based eating, once eschewed by many an omnivore, has recently gained popularity as a solution to many of today’s environmental and public health concerns.
Provided By:
Danielle Bertiger Intern & Adrian Jordan executive Sous Chef Brookdale University Hospital Medical center

IF YOU HAVE A STORY YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR PEERS
PLEASE SEND US YOUR IDEAS BY SUBMITTING YOUR STORY
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AHFNY MEMBERS
RECIPE CORNER
Every Family has a secret recipe that they claim is the best. Well why not put that claim to the test and share out your recipes with your peers and colleagues.


CLINICAL NUTRITION CORNER
To place a story or article in this section, please Submit your article for review

IF YOU HAVE A CLINICAL ARTICLE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR PEERS
PLEASE SEND US YOUR IDEAS BY SUBMITTING YOUR ARTICLE
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AHFNY MEMBERS

Nutrition for people with MS
What to choose or avoid when you have MS.
Diets such as Paleolithic Diet, Mediterranean Diet, McDougall Diet and Swank
Diets have claimed to help, cure or eliminate MS. Many are too restrictive in
some nutrients and have lead to malnutrition.
Provided By:
Mary O’Connell, MS, RDN, CDN

Planting the Way to Maimonides Medical Center
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is paving a new path in nutrition. We are redefining our mission to focus on whole foods plant-based nutrition.
Provided By:
Marita Pereira, Dietitian Assistant

CLASSIFIED CORNER
This newsletter now carries job and career opportunities for the food service worker, from line position to senior management positions.
Placing an ad in this section is a "no charge service" to the employer or applicant, this is an AHFNY courtesy opportunity marketplace.
QUEENS BOULEVARD EXTENDED CARE
DIET AIDE
Our health care facility is in need of a caring and experienced dietary aide to assist in food preparation and cleanup for residents and guests. Your main role will be to provide excellent dining services by meeting patient requests and adhering to our health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will be punctual, dependable and compassionate, as our patients depend on having their nutritional needs understood and met.
Please Send Resumes to:
Louis Torres @ ltorres@qbecf.com
THE BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
Looking for 2 Full-Time Dietitians
Nutrition Coordinator is a Registered Dietitian that assesses and provides individualized Medical Nutritional Therapy via Nutrition Care Process. Acts as part of the Interdisciplinary team and liaison of the Food & Nutrition Department. Provides supervision and guidance to diet clerks, diet technicians and assists the Clinical Care Manager in Quality Assurance, productivity, menu development and patient educational material and satisfaction. Participates in Hospital committees, planning and employee/staff training.
Master’s Degree & CDE preferred. 2+ year clinical nutrition experience.
Please Send Resumes to:
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
SUPERVISOR FOOD AND NUTRITION
Take on this role as a Supervisor of Food and Nutrition and be responsible for all aspects of department operations with a focus on patient food services and purchasing. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Food & Nutrition Supervisor is responsible for meal service delivery to patient care units, ensuring we continue to meet high levels of service excellence, creating an outstanding patient experience. This position is also responsible for purchasing food, supplies, and inventory control. The Food & Nutrition Supervisor will regularly assess food service operations, ensuring practices are in line with hospital policies and health codes and identify opportunities for improvement.
This is a full time, Monday through Friday 6:00 am-2:00 pm and every other weekend Saturday and Sunday, 5:00 am -1:00 pm position.
Please Send Resumes to:
PALM GARDENS CENTER FOR NURSING & REHABILITATION
SEEKING FOOD SERVICE WORKERS
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Diet aide
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Kitchen utility workers
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Tray line workers
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Cooks
(experienced in healthcare environment required)
To receive additional information
Please Send Resumes to:
Russel at ufdaddy@aol.com
THE BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR (KITCHEN)
Supervises and coordinates activities of dietary workers. Enforces safety, sanitation and HACCP principles as well as established departmental and hospital policies.Supervises and coordinates activities of dietary workers. Enforces safety, sanitation and HACCP principles as well as established departmental and hospital policies.
Looking for a full time supervisor with CDM and ServSafe credentials and 3+ Years of Management experience
Please Send Resumes to:
BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
Ambulatory Health and Nutrition Educator (RD,CDE)
for our outpatient clinics at Brookdale.
RD Needed for the out-patient clinic.
Assess the nutritional health needs of patients and provide individualized education and Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Please Send Resumes to:
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
SUPERVISOR FOOD AND NUTRITION
Thrive in this challenging, fast-paced role, as you help manage the daily operations of our tight-knit food and nutrition team. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Food & Nutrition Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of department operations with a focus in retail and catering services. You’ll direct all aspects of the retail outlet ensuring we continue to meet high levels of service excellence, creating an outstanding customer experience. The Food & Nutrition Supervisor will regularly assess food service operations, ensures practices are in line with hospital policies and health codes and identify opportunities for improvement.
This is a full time position, hours are 10:30 am- 6:30 pm Monday through Friday and every other weekend Saturday and Sunday.
Please Send Resumes to:

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