Nutrition Services
Nutrition is a critical part of maintaining good health, preventing disease, recovering from illness and more.
CoxHealth registered dietitians are available for all patients admitted to the hospital. There are a wide variety of services an inpatient registered dietitian provides on a daily basis to help ensure the best patient care. If you or a loved one have any nutrition questions during your hospital stay, please ask to speak with a registered dietitian.
Conditions Treated
Treatments
- Consistent Vitamin K Diet for Warfarin Use
- Diet Alterations
- Evaluation of Nutrition Status
- Ketogenic Diet for Seizures in Children
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Nutrition Education
- Nutrition-focused Physical Exams
- Recommendations for Protein and/or Calorie Supplements
- Vitamin/Mineral Supplements
Nutrition-Related Services
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Nutrition Consultation & Weight Management
CoxHealth fitness centers offer various outpatient nutrition services at certain locations. Services include nutrition consultations and weight management programs.
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Nutrition Services for Patients with Chronic Conditions
CoxHealth Center for Health Improvement provides referral-based nutrition services for patients who have chronic conditions such as arthritis, asthma, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, diabetes or heart disease. We also offer free classes and support groups.
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Total Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition Therapy
CoxHealth at Home has highly skilled dietitians and staff offering both total parenteral nutrition and enteral nutrition therapy.
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Nutrition & Chronic Kidney Disease
Coping with chronic kidney disease can affect your everyday life. Ozarks Dialysis Services of CoxHealth has experienced registered dietitians who can provide nutrition education and support to assist with your overall care. This service is available to all dialysis patients.
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Nutrition During Cancer Care
Adequate nutrition during your cancer treatment is essential, and our dietitians can help.
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Cardiopulmonary Rehab
This program is for patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease or at high risk for developing it. Our cardiac rehab teams are in Springfield, Branson, Monett and Branson West and include registered dietitians.
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Bariatric Surgical Program
The registered dietitian works alongside an interdisciplinary team as part of CoxHealth's surigical bariatric program.
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Corporate Wellness
Wellness in the workplace is growing as health issues and health care costs continue to rise. That's why our CoxHealth Total Wellness professionals and Wellness Education Specialists are ready to support you as an employer.
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Healthy Food Assistance
If you need assistance getting the nutrition you and your family needs, there are numerous resources that can help.
Eat healthier at CoxHealth cafeterias by looking for the Best Bite stamp.
CoxHealth cafeterias are making it easier for you to shift to a healthier lifestyle. Look for the Best Bite stamp on our healthy meal choices containing (per serving) less than 500 calories, less than 30 percent of calories from fat and less than 450 mg of sodium.
Find a registered dietitian today.
At CoxHealth, our registered dietitians are ready to see you. Find your new dietitian and get a leg up on a healthier lifestyle.