We are updating our list of supporting organizations for the 2022 conference. Until we finish updating, members or affiliates of supporting organizations for the 2020 conference will receive a discount on the price of registration.
Conference Presenters
Northwest VEG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in the Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA area. Founded in 2003, we are dedicated to bringing awareness to the power of a plant-based, vegan lifestyle and helping support people in their transition toward making healthier, more sustainable & compassionate food choices.
Adventist Health facilities have promoted the incredible power of natural health principles in preventing and helping treating disease since the mid-1860's. Today, Adventist Health Portland merges that belief with a state-of-the-art, 302-bed acute care hospital and medical clinics which offer a full range of inpatient, outpatient and emergency services.
2020 Conference Supporters
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine provides leadership and assistance, facilitating lifestyle medicine clinicians' pursuits of continuing medical education, practice knowledge, leadership skills, and research information needed to provide quality patient care and best counsel patients with respect to lifestyle-related diseases.
The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP), is a lifestyle enrichment program designed to reduce disease risk factors through the adoption of better health habits and appropriate lifestyle modifications. The goal is to lower blood cholesterol, hypertension, and blood sugar levels and reduce excess weight. This is done by improving dietary choices, enhancing daily exercise, increasing support systems and decreasing stress, thus aiding in preventing and reversing disease.
Dietitian Hub is an Oregon based start-up focused on connecting Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) with continuing professional education (CPE) opportunities. By searching the Hub, you’ll find the webinars, programs, and conferences that will get you excited and advance your practice.
Legacy Health is the largest nonprofit, locally owned health system in the Portland-Vancouver area. Within our six hospitals, more than 50 clinics, lab, research and hospice facilities, our medical experts provide compassionate and complete care for all - from routine medical care to advanced treatment, surgery and emergency services.
Lifestyle Medicine Group was founded by John E. Gobble in 1999, with a mission is reverse chronic disease through preventive medicine as part of the health care system. Lifestyle Medicine Group partners with other healthcare providers and with employers to provide classes on diabetes prevention and on the prevention of other chronic diseases.
Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) was founded in 1904 as the professional association for nurses in Oregon. A non-profit association, ONA is a constituent member of the American Nurses Association.
Portland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is an organization of Registered Dietitians (RDs), Dietetic Technicians (DTRs), and dietetic students serving the Portland, Oregon area. We are here to service the professional needs of our members and the public. Our Mission: Cultivating and Strengthening the Voices of Dietitians
Sea Mar Community Health Centers, founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington state. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.
Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is a not-for-profit professional organization of over 4,000 registered dietitian nutritionists, dietetic technicians, and students in Texas. Texas Academy members provide expert food and nutrition resources for Texans. They are here to help Texans improve and manage their health—and make eating an enjoyable and delicious experience.
Umpqua Community Veg Education Group is a non-profit effort to support those who are interested in learning about the wide-ranging benefits of eating more whole, plant-based foods. UC-VEG has offered educational events to the public as a community service for almost ten years. With practical strategies to enhance personal health on all levels, UC-VEG is contributing towards a healthier community and a more environmentally sustainable society. Find UC-VEG on Facebook or check out ucveg.org to learn more and find an up-to-date events calendar with monthly programs and activities.
The University of Portland School of Nursing educates nurse leaders of the future through innovative learning and engagement that enriches the culture of healthcare to promote health and wellness of the population. Faculty, staff, and students are accountable for fostering a spirit of discovery and creating an environment that cultivates lifelong learning.
University of Western States was founded in 1904 as a chiropractic college, and has evolved into a university offering a variety of health and wellness degrees. We have been a leader in health sciences education through integrated, evidence-informed curricula grounded in our dedication to the most up-to-date health care research and practices.
The Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group (VN DPG) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics strives to empower members to be the leading authority on evidence-based vegetarian nutrition for food and nutrition professionals, health care practitioners and the public. VN DPG's vision is to optimize global health and well-being by vreating and disseminating vegetarian nutrition educational materials, supporting cutting edge research, and developing influential public policy.
Wellsource pioneered the concept of computer-assisted wellness. Today, more than 30 years later, our company continues to offer innovative products that improve lives and contribute to a healthy bottom line. It's no accident that Wellsource continues to be a premier provider of computerized health assessments and interventions.
Wonders of Walking (WOW), founded in 2003 celebrates you, the walker, by offering a range of walking events for walkers by walkers. Walking is the vehicle to providing you with the resources to create a healthy body, sound mind and vibrant active habits for a lifetime; It is easy, health promoting and an exercise that is what you want it to be. It can be a fun, age-defying activity; leisurely and high performance.