American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition - ASPEN

03/02/2026

ASPEN representatives gathered in Washington, DC for the Digestive Disease National Coalition (DDNC) Spring Policy Forum. Today, they head to Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress and champion policies that support patients and clinicians.

Pictured (L–R): Dr. David Roth, David Scali, Dr. Shirley Paski, Nancy Edwards, Dr. Patricia Byers, Jayme Scali, and Courtney Huddle.

03/02/2026

🚨 Deadline is TODAY! Changes under H.R.1 may impact federal loan access for RDN & APRN students depending on program classification. The DOE comment window closes today:

Urge the U.S. Department of Education to grant higher federal loan limits for postbaccalaureate nutrition and dietetics and nursing programs.

03/01/2026

‼️Don’t wait! RDN & APRN students: federal loan access could be at risk if your programs aren’t recognized as professional programs under H.R.1. Deadline to comment to the DOE is tomorrow!
Link:

Urge the U.S. Department of Education to grant higher federal loan limits for postbaccalaureate nutrition and dietetics and nursing programs.

03/01/2026

Join the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Eat Right) and ASPEN in celebrating ! This year’s theme, “Discover the Power of Nutrition,” highlights how food and beverage choices can help power your day.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/JWRb50Yl2pH
Explore ASPEN’s clinical resources: https://ow.ly/yc1k50Yl2lZ

02/28/2026

2026 is here! Today, we celebrate the courage of those living with rare diseases and the community supporting them. Join in: raise awareness, share resources, and support patients. 🌍 https://ow.ly/x6Kh50YarAl

02/27/2026

Want to volunteer but short on time? ASPEN has short-term opportunities that let you make a real impact, connect with peers, and enhance your skills. Learn more and apply by March 23! https://ow.ly/qZuk50Y6wvT

02/27/2026

RDN and APRN students may risk losing access to the maximum federal loan limits if their programs aren’t recognized as professional programs under the proposed One Big Beautiful Bill (H.R.1). Share your feedback with the DOE by March 2 to help protect funding. Submit here:

Urge the U.S. Department of Education to grant higher federal loan limits for postbaccalaureate nutrition and dietetics and nursing programs.

02/26/2026

Ready to sharpen your skills? Join the PN Order Writing Course to learn how to assess, initiate, and manage patients requiring . Plus, earn up to 9.0 CE hours.
Learn more & register today: https://ow.ly/chBT50Ye5fo

02/25/2026

RDN and APRN students could lose access to the highest federal loan limits if their programs aren’t classified as professional programs in the proposed One Big Beautiful Bill (H.R.1). Submit your comments to the DOE by March 2 to help ensure adequate funding. Link:

Urge the U.S. Department of Education to grant higher federal loan limits for postbaccalaureate nutrition and dietetics and nursing programs.

02/25/2026

A new Pharmacy Practice News article, based on an session, experts Amir Kamel, PharmD, BCNSP, FASPEN, and Cassandra Pogatschnik, RD, LD, CNSC, CCTD, shared that GLP-2–based therapies are redefining short-bowel syndrome care by enhancing intestinal adaptation and reducing parenteral nutrition dependence. Read more: https://ow.ly/RFNc50YkvxB

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02/25/2026

A recent Washington Post feature highlights malnutrition as the fastest growing cause of death in the United States over the past decade, with the greatest impact among adults age 85 and older. The article notes that improved diagnosis and documentation, supported in part by ASPEN guidelines and Malnutrition Awareness Week initiatives, are increasing recognition of this critical issue. It also includes insights from ASPEN’s Peggi Guenter and Michelle Schneider.
Read more:

According to data, malnutrition deaths have jumped in the United States, especially among those 85 and older. Here’s why the numbers suddenly started to rise.

02/24/2026

👏Congratulations to ASPEN member Dr. Angela L. Bingham, BCPS, BCNSP, BCCCP, FASPEN, FCCP, FASHP, FCCM, on being named the Dirk Warren ’50 Sesquicentennial Faculty Chair for Health Sciences for the 2026–2028 academic years at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy.

Within ASPEN, Dr. Bingham currently serves as Chair of the Fellows Program Committee and is a member of the Annual Conference Program Committee and the Foundation Grant Review Committee. She also serves on the NCP Editorial Board.🎉