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The Nutritional Services Department provides healthy meals for patients, residents, visitors and staff seven days a week, 365 days a year. The department operates two public cafeterias as well as two vending operations.
The department prepares and distributes Meals on Wheels for the Beatrice area. Meals are also delivered to Homestead Village and The Villa at Flowing Springs. Catering for small gatherings can be arranged by contacting personnel at the BCH Nutritional Services Department.
Registered Dietitians do individual patient and family counseling and provide educational support for a variety of health concerns including:
Diabetes
Cardiac Rehab
Weight loss plans
Crohn's Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Food allergies
Cholesterol reduction
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Medical Nutrition Therapy
Medical Nutrition Therapy is used to aid in the treatment of many diseases and conditions. It involves the assessment of the patient's nutritional status, followed by the development of a plan of care ranging from diet modification to specialized nutrition support. The patient is monitored to evaluate their response to the treatment, with adjustments made as needed.
Appointments for consultation with a Medical Nutrition Therapist can be made in the BCH Nutritional Services Department.
