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.
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