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Clinical Nutrition Services | MaineHealth Memorial Hospital

MaineHealth Memorial Hospital Medical Nutrition offers quality, one-on-one dietary counseling for people with diabetes, cardiac disease, excess weight, eating disorders and other nutrition-related problems. Services are provided in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Compassionate clinical nutrition services, close to home

Our experienced clinical nutrition team provides patients with support through therapeutic diets; education and counseling; and alternative nutrition therapies such as enteral feeding. Services may focus on overall health and well-being or may be a part of a treatment for specific diseases, injury or acute illness.

Services are provided by a registered dietitian, licensed by the Board of Dietetic Practice. Our clinical nutrition team provides reliable nutrition information and uses evidence-based practices specific to each patients’ nutritional goals. We also provide nutrition education and counseling on many aspects of health, including:

  • Oncology
  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • Digestive disorders (IBS, diverticulitis, gastric reflux)
  • Kidney disease
  • Weight management for children and adults
  • Food allergies

Nutrition services can be individualized to help you achieve a specific goal. 

Referrals

Individual Referrals

Talk to your primary care provider about a referral to our practice.

Provider Referrals

Providers may fax patient referrals to 207-779-2609. Referral must state:  MNHH MED Nutrition-MNT

Diabetes Diet and Nutrition

It is important for people with diabetes to make healthy food choices. Learn more about managing diabetes through nutrition and meal planning.