Rebecca Cannon, Ms, Rdn, Cd, Cdces
About Rebecca Cannon, Ms, Rdn, Cd, Cdces
Rebecca Cannon is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with extensive experience in diabetes management and education. She has worked in various capacities within Intermountain Healthcare and has a strong educational background in nutrition and public health from the University of Utah.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Rebecca Cannon has been employed at Intermountain Healthcare since 2022 as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She works in Murray, Utah, where she collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to assist patients in accessing diabetes supply needs. Prior to her current role, she served as a Clinical and Wellness Dietitian at Park City Medical Center from 2013 to 2022. Her earlier experience at Intermountain Healthcare includes working as a Dietary Technician at Primary Children's Medical Center from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Cannon holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health Education and Promotion with a Community Emphasis from the University of Utah, which she completed from 2006 to 2011. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition Sciences from the same institution, studying from 2011 to 2013. Her expertise includes the use of Freestyle Libre2 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems, and she provides education on interpreting CGM data and reports.
Background
Rebecca Cannon began her career in the healthcare field as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Utah from 2011 to 2013. This role provided her with foundational experience in education and nutrition. Following her academic tenure, she transitioned to Intermountain Healthcare, where she gained extensive experience in dietary services and patient care. Her background includes a focus on diabetes care and education, which she has developed through her roles and specialized training.
Achievements
Rebecca Cannon teaches specialized classes such as Prediabetes 101, New Onset T2DM, and Gestational Diabetes, contributing to the education and management of diabetes among patients. Her role as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist highlights her commitment to improving patient outcomes through education and support. Her training in Continuous Glucose Monitoring systems further enhances her ability to provide comprehensive care to individuals with diabetes.