HealthEast Nutrition Care

Whether you're facing a disease or need help losing weight, HealthEast Nutrtition Care can help.

Proper nutrition is important is an important part of staying healthy and can help:

Prevent disease
Maintain good health
Speed the healing process

Our registered dietitians see patients at various HealthEast facilities, including St. John's, St. Joseph's and Woodwinds hospitals.

If you have disease risk factors

At least 4 of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. - heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes - are directly related to nutrition. But early intervention can save lives.

If you have a condition that requires a change in diet, HealthEast Nutrition Care is available to partner with your doctor to provide nutritional advice and therapy.

If you have a disease or illness

Proper nutrition can speed recovery of a disease or illness.

At HealthEast, registered dietitians are important members of the care team. They'll work with you to show you the relationship between food and illness.

If you have cancer

Cancer treatment can interfere with your ability to eat or digest food. Nutrition Care dietitians work closely with doctors and other members of your care team to ensure that your nutritional needs are being met, either in the hospital or on an outpatient basis.

If you have heart disease or have had heart surgery

Nutrition plays an important role in improving heart health. If you have heart disease or had heart surgery, you may need to adjust your diet by cutting back on certain foods and adding others. Our dietitians show you how and support your efforts to make healthy choices.

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Medical Nutrition Therapy intervenes in the disease process. When your doctor refers you to Medical Nutrition Therapy, a HealthEast dietitian works to identify individual treatment goals and therapies. It involves: identifying nutritional risks, analyzing medical and dietary history, laboratory tests, comparative measurements, and reviewing food and prescription drug interactions.

For the community

Nutrition Care provides food services to the four HealthEast hospitals, as well as to home-delivered meal programs and senior care facilities. Registered dietitians also provide classes on nutrition to seniors living independently in the community.

Nutrition Care classes

Ways to Wellness
Ways to Wellness can help you lose weight, develop healthy habits and a regular exercise routine. Working with a personal Wellness Coach, you'll have the tools and support you need to be successful.

Our approach takes into consideration your life, schedule and goals. And because it's a personalized program, you can start whenever it works best for you. There are no specifc start dates.
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Cholesterol and Healthier Nutrition Program
This one-session class, held at Woodwinds and taught by registered dietitians, is for individuals who want to learn how cholesterol and good nutrition affect heart health. It is especially relevant for those currently taking lipid lowering medications. Participants learn how to make healthier food choices, both at home and in restaurants. A guidebook and recipes are provided.

For class dates or more information, call HealthEast Care Connection at 651-326-CARE (2273).