Communicating with Cultural Competence

Communicating with Cultural Competence: Guidance for Heart Health

As heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States — especially among Black and Hispanic communities — it’s critical for dietitians and nutrition professionals to approach heart health education with cultural competence. In this free, 1.0 CPEU-accredited webinar, Chef Jess Swift Herrell, MSc, RDN, IFNCP, explores how to reframe heart-healthy dietary guidance to better reflect cultural traditions, address systemic barriers, and build trust with diverse communities.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the systemic factors that influence heart disease risk in underserved populations.
• Learn how to modify traditional heart-health recommendations to respect cultural food practices.
• Explore the role of food security, cultural literacy, and social determinants of health in nutrition counseling.
• Access practical strategies, culturally relevant recipe ideas, and inclusive communication models to enhance patient engagement and outcomes.

Why Watch:
This webinar offers actionable insights to help you prepare culturally competent messaging for Heart Health Month — and beyond. You’ll leave with tools to foster stronger, more respectful connections with patients and clients, while supporting dietary compliance and long-term heart health.

✅ Gain skills to make your nutrition education more inclusive, relevant, and impactful.

✅ Earn 1.0 FREE CPEU upon completion.
^{This webinar has been approved for 1.0 CPEU for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered (NDTRs).}