 Departments and Services > Nutrition Services
The Registered/Licensed Dietitians at Hallmark Health's Outpatient Nutrition Service offer individualized counseling to help patients achieve a healthy lifestyle. We provide services to all patient populations including adults, children, athletes, and vegetarians, who seek to improve their health, daily living, and athletic performance through proper nutrition.
We also specialize in treating individuals with eating disorders and those needing nutrition guidance. In addition, we offer comprehensive counseling and support for gastric bypass patients, including a nutrition support group.
Our Nutrition Committee, comprised of physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, nurses, and laboratory technicians, manages inpatient treatment and provides a steady stream of new literature and best practices to the outpatient services.
Any individual who has concerns or questions regarding proper eating habits may benefit from nutrition counseling. Comprehensive nutrition counseling is also available to patients with medical conditions such as:
- Diabetes
- Kidney disease
- Cardiovascular disease
- High blood pressure
- Gastrointestinal disorders and gastric bypass
- Cancer
- High cholesterol
- Eating disorders
- Obesity
From online Web advice to weight-loss centers and fad diets, nutrition services can be confusing and misleading. At Hallmark Health, we focus on healthy nutrition for healthy living. Our dietitians have the breadth of knowledge and deep level of expertise to successfully guide our patients to meeting their nutrition goals. Each patient receives:
- Individual Counseling - the initial appointment consists of a one-on-one evaluation to discuss nutrition issues and goals. The dietitian will make realistic lifestyle-change recommendations based on individual needs and medical condition.
- Progress Assessments - at regular intervals, the dietitian and patient will meet to assess progress and update the nutrition plan. Through ongoing communication, the dietitian can foster a strong bond with a patient, which can serve to alleviate concerns and promote healthy living.
- Continuing Education - even after a patient meets the nutritional goals, he or she can continue a healthy lifestyle by attending one of our community education classes. Courses are offered on a wide variety of topics, including weight management, children's nutrition, grocery store tours, and metabolism measurement. To learn more about community education programs, click here.
Once you have obtained a referral for an outpatient nutrition appointment from your physician, call the Hallmark Health Ancillary Support Center at (781) 338-7111. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday during the day and the early evening hours.
Health insurance may cover part or all of the cost of nutrition counseling. For more details about your specific health insurance plan's coverage for nutrition services, contact your health insurance provider. For details on self-payment cost, please contact the Ancillary Support Center at (781) 338-7111.
For more information or to make an appointment, contact the Ancillary Support Center at (781) 338-7111.
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