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 The Hopedale Medical Center Chef and Nutrition Director ensure that a delicious variety of nutritional meals are served daily.
Our Dietary Department consistently receives high marks for the tasteful menu and meals, served promptly and courteously.
Meals are provided to the hospital, Hopedale Commons, Nursing Home, cafeteria, and for catered events as needed.
Our Nutrition Director, a Registered Dietitian, provides extensive advice and dietary planning. Further, the Nutrition Director is considered a crucial member of the healthcare team.
What is a Dietitian?
A Registered Dietitian is a healthcare professional who provides nutrition therapy and preventative nutrition counseling. Licensed by the State of Illinois, our Dietitian can also do a complete assessment of your overall nutritional status and provide a personalized treatment plan.
Our Registered Dietitian helps:
- Start a solid foundation for good health and wellness.
- Improve food choices and habits.
- Maintain current weight or aid in losing excess weight.
- Select foods to control allergies or preferences such as vegetarian food choices.
- Assist in reducing complications from conditions such as heart and kidney disease and diabetes.
Please ask your doctor for a referral for medical nutrition therapy from a Registered Dietitian. Many insurance companies include medical nutrition therapy in their plans.
Complimentary diet education is provided for one month after discharge for our patients.
Members of our Wellness Center receive their first counseling session free of charge.
For more information, call 309-449-3321.
 Hopedale Medical Complex's
Food For Life Series
2nd Tuesday of every month
6:30-7:30pm
HMC Wellness Center Conference Room
Presented by HMC’s Dietician, Karen Watt, RD, LDN
Mark your calendars!
| Sept. 14* |
Simply Simple Meals & Snacks
Mix and match ingredients to create quick and healthy dishes |
| Oct. 12 |
Dining Out with Diabetes
Gain tips on how to navigate the menu or buffet for optimal health and glucose control |
| Nov. 9 |
Fad Diets
Learn the pro's and con's of high protein, low carb, gluten free, and glycemic index diets |
| Dec. 14* |
Low-fat Holiday Desserts
Enjoy heart healthy dessert recipes to taste and take home for the holidays |
* Food demonstration with samples!
Cost:
FREE for Wellness Center members
$10 for non-members
$5 for HMC employees
- Register Early - seating is limited.
- Please register and pay 7 days prior to the program to reserve your spot.
- 13 years of age or older please.
For more information or to register, call the HMC Wellness Center at 309-449-4500.
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