Nutrition Services
Inpatient Services
The clinical dietitians at Emerson Hospital conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for inpatients to identify goals for improving nutritional intake and health. Individualized care plans are designed to meet the patient’s specific medical and lifestyle needs. Patients receive nutrition education as needed.
Weekly group nutrition lectures are offered to all inpatients on the Behavioral Health Unit. A variety of lectures and programs concerning nutrition wellness and health are provided.
The dietitians are also a resource to other clinical staff at Emerson. Informational lectures are frequently offered to the nursing staff and medical students on various medically related topics.