Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Outpatient Nutrition Counseling Services

Nutrition Services at Gerber Memorial Hospital provides individual nutrition counseling to patients and families. The Nutrition Counseling Service is staffed by two Registered Dietitians (RDs).

What is a Registered Dietitian?
An RD is a professional with nutritional expertise in a wide range of areas. When you need help with your eating plan, whether you want to lose weight, control your cholesterol or blood pressure, or simply learn about a healthy diet, a registered dietitian can help guide you in setting nutritional goals. An RD will provide you with up-to-date information that is based on scientific facts.

What does a Registered Dietitian do?
The RD will perform a complete nutrition assessment that includes medical, nutritional, and lifestyle factors. Based on this assessment, the RD will help identify practical and achievable goals and develop an individualized nutrition treatment plan that matches your lifestyle and preferences while helping you achieve your goals.

Where do I receive Nutrition Counseling?
Nutrition Counseling takes place on the third floor of the main hospital. Appointments are made by physician referral. A physician may refer a patient who is experiencing one or more of the following conditions, as well as other conditions not listed here:

Cancer Eating Disorders Elevated Cholesterol Enteral Nutrition Failure to Thrive Food Allergies/Sensitivities GI Disorders High Blood Pressure Hypoglycemia Impaired Fasting Glucose Lactose Intolerance Liver Disease Preconception/Prenatal Nutrition Pre-and Post Bariatric Surgical Patients Pre-and Post-Surgery Nutrition Renal Insufficiency Sports Nutrition Undesired Weight Loss Vegetarianism Weight Management

Appointments are made by physician referral through Gerber Memorial’s Central
Scheduling at phone #: 231-924-7778 or fax #: 231-924-9941. For more information on nutrition counseling, call 231-924-1377.