Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center : Nutrition

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Nutrition

The Department of Nutritional Services prepares meals in accordance with various dietary requirements, i.e. regular, sodium controlled, soft-bland, fat-controlled and calorie-controlled. Each diet is planned to meet specific medical needs or restrictions. Menus distributed to patients offer only those food selections permitted under the type of diet ordered by their physician. Kosher food is available upon request. The hospital's Nutritional Services Department also prepares "Meals on Wheels," the daily hot and cold meal service delivered by volunteers to shut-in's and the elderly. Registered Dietitians are on staff and available for dietary counseling on an inpatient as well as outpatient basis.

Diabetes Self Management Education Program

Classes lead by:
Anne Hawkins, RN BSN, Certified Diabetes Educator
Colleen Jackson, RD, Certified Diabetes Educator

Classes are given at the following location:
Diabetes Wellness Center
33 Medford Avenue
Patchogue, NY 11772
631-687-4188

More information about the Diabetes Self Management Education Program can be found here.

Nutrition Counseling

Nutrtion Counseling is more than a diet; it is assistance in making lifestyle changes that you agree to. Outpatient appointments make lifestyle changes easier for you to continue and incorporate these changes into your routine. It is important to bring family members to these meetings because they are often the primary cooks or caretakers, so they are encouraged to attend the outpatient appointments with the patient.

Brookhaven Nutritional Service Department is pleased to provide individual outpatient consultation for:

Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Celiac Disease and Gluten sensitivity
Heart Disease
Weight Reduction and other nutrition related conditions

The Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center philosophy is to create a nutrition program to support the specific needs of each individual. No two people ar the same; our staff will tailor each nutrition program to you and your lifestyle. Dietitians office: 631-687-2848 email: mfeeney@bmhmc.org

All consultation is by a Registered Dietitian (RD) and New York State Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN). Depending on medical diagnosis, counseling may be covered by Medicare and or private insurance.

Clinical Nutrition

The Clinical Dietitians under the Clinical Nutrition Manager work with the Physicians, Nurses, Therapists and Nutritional Aides and Clerks to manage the nutritional care of each patient.

The responsibility of the Clinical Dietitians and Dietetic Technician include the following:

Identify patients likely to become malnourished during their hospital stay
Identify patients already malnourished on admission
Assess and develop a treatment plan for these patients
Recommend appropriate diets, lab work, supplements needed to achieve plan
Counsel and Educate patients on this diet and plan
Assist physicians in choosing the appropriate form of nutrition for patients unable to tolerate food by mouth. Determining whether feeding by tube or IV would be more beneficial to patients overall condition.
Monitor patient response to nutrition treatment
Nutrition Education to Patients, families, staff and the general public
Nutrition lectures to the community
Wellness and Weight Loss Classes
Teach Nutrition Interns from local universities
Provide Outpatient Counseling

Our Dietitians and Dietetic Technician are registered with the American Dietetic Association. Each dietitian must have a bachelor's degree in nutrition or a related field, have completed a clinical internship and pass a national registration exam. Some of our dietitians have advanced degrees or additional certifications in their specialty areas. A registered dietetic technician must have an associate's degree and pass a national registration exam.

Our dietitians function as an essential link between the medical team and the rest of Nutritional Services Department - we strive to anticipate our patients' needs and expectations so they can focus on their recovery.

Meet the Staff

Management Team