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Department of Health

The Ho-Chunk Nation | Wisconsin

Nutrition Program

The Ho-Chunk Nation (HCN) Nutrition Program is dedicated to serving HCN Tribal members, employees and their families by providing nutrition education at community events, diabetes classes, health fairs, and conferences and offering one-on-one Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for a variety of medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.

Kathy Braaten, RDN, CD, CDE, CLS
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist

In working as a Registered Dietitian for the Ho-Chunk Nation, I have learned how important culture is when it comes to food choices. I strive to provide person-centered, culturally appropriate nutrition education. I provide services in many different areas of nutrition: from WIC, to diabetes prevention and management, to family nutrition education and cooking skills. I work in Black River Falls, Tomah and Wittenberg and I enjoy getting out and about and seeing people! My work is always interesting and I am always learning more!
Ho-Chunk Health Care Center
N6520 Lumber Jack Guy Rd.
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(888) 685-4422 Ext. 35335
(715) 284-9851 Ext. 35335
FAX (715) 284-5620
Kathy.Braaten@ho-chunk.com

Heather Jerzak, RDN, CD, CLC
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist

As a fishing and hunting enthusiast, I enjoy processing one’s own food and creating healthy recipes using local foods. I am grateful to be able to share these similar interests with others through my work at the Nation.
Ho-Chunk Health Care Center
N6520 Lumber Jack Guy Rd
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(888) 685-4422 Ext. 35340
(715) 284-9851 Ext. 35340
FAX (715) 284-4574
Heather.Jerzak@ho-chunk.com

Kyla Ripp, RDN, CD, CLC
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist

I am a registered dietitian and certified lactation counselor. I have been working with Ho Chunk Nation since 2016. Growing up on a small farm I developed a love for utilizing foods from local, friendly faces. I enjoy teaching others about fresh and local foods, and how they can contribute to a healthy lifestyle. My passion is helping people develop a healthy relationship with food in order to live a happy and healthy life.
House of Wellness
S2845 White Eagle Rd
Baraboo, WI 53913
(888) 685-4422 Ext. 35554
(608) 355-1240 Ext. 35554
Kyla.Ripp@ho-chunk.com

Alex Richeson, MS, RDN, CD
Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist

The quaint neighborhood I grew up in was virtually in the midst of the woods of Georgia. It was here that I formed a love of nature and its creatures. My work as a Dietitian is rooted in fostering sustainable and healthy lifestyles that are harmonious with nature and biology. I am passionate about nutrition for weight management, performance, and the family setting.
House of Wellness
S2845 White Eagle Rd
Baraboo, WI 53913
(888) 685-4422 Ext. 35511
Alex.Richeson@ho-chunk.com