Nutritional Services in Jefferson, Northern Lewis & Southern St. Lawrence Counties
Good nutrition has long been recognized as a vital component of one’s health. Here at Carthage Area Hospital, we provide patients with the knowledge and tools needed to manage their medical diagnoses through nutrition. Individual needs are carefully evaluated, and a plan is developed that best suits our patients’ health and wellness needs. Our registered dietitians are committed to helping patients across Jefferson, northern Lewis and southern St. Lawrence counties in NY reduce their health risks and improve their quality of life through education, nutritional services, and lifestyle planning.
Medical Conditions We Treat Through Nutrition
Educating yourself on having good nutritional habits can not only help you maintain a healthy weight but also help you prevent and/or manage many common health conditions. Our registered dietitians (RD) are experienced in Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and can help you achieve an eating plan that’s easy to follow. Medical conditions we provide nutritional counseling for include:
- Diabetes (Type I & II): Following a healthy meal plan and being active can help you keep your blood glucose level (blood sugar), in your target range. To manage blood glucose levels, patients need to balance what they eat and drink with physical activity.
- Cardiovascular disease: A healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons to fight cardiovascular disease. Learn more about heart-healthy foods and habits.
- Pulmonary disease: Many patients are surprised to learn that the food they eat may affect their breathing. The body uses food as fuel for all its activities. The right mix of dietary nutrients can help you breathe easier.
- Obesity: Being obese increases many health risks, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and certain cancers. Learn more about following a nutritional program that helps fight obesity and prevent these and other health conditions.
- Oncology: Our dietitians are an essential part of cancer patient treatment. Their job is to apply medical nutrition therapy that focuses on managing symptoms, preventing weight loss, and maintaining optimal nutrition status during treatment.
- Pregnancy: When you’re pregnant, nutrition is more important than ever. Making healthy food choices every day can help you give your baby what he or she needs to develop.
- Women’s health: Women should enjoy a variety of healthful foods from all of the foods groups. However, these needs can change over time. Find out what you need during the current stage in your life.
- HIV/AIDS: For our HIV/AIDS patients, good nutrition can vastly improve their quality of life. It helps keep the immune system strong, helps patients manage symptoms, and helps the body process medications while subduing side effects.
- Gastrointestinal disorders: Stomach disorders, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), that have no cure are often treated with medication. A change in diet and exercise can help control this and other stomach conditions.
- Celiac disease: For patients with celiac disease, excluding foods and drinks that contain gluten is important to overall wellbeing. Following a gluten-free diet can relieve celiac disease symptoms and help heal damage within the small intestine.
Discuss your unique needs with our team. We also provide nutritional counseling for renal disease, bariatric surgery, eating disorders, immunocompromise, food allergies, pediatrics, Crohn’s disease, and general health and wellness.
Experience Our Nutritional Services
Let us work with you to create an individualized eating plan that meets your dietary needs. Here at Carthage Area Hospital, our experienced staff of registered dieticians provides patients living in Jefferson, northern Lewis, and southern St. Lawrence counties with nutritional counseling. To learn more about these and other services we provide, contact us today.
Insurances:
Variable (pre-authorization is recommended)
Office hours:
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Phone:
315-493-1000 and ask for Nutrition Department, Fax: 315-493-0038
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