Nutrition Services

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• Dept Director:
• Larry Miller
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• (270) 487-9231 ext. 1191
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• nutrition@mcmccares.com

Click here for the current HeartBeat Cafe menu

Click here for menu items price list
Tax included. As Always, friendly service is free

Food Service

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The Monroe County Medical Center's Nutrition Services Department provides meals for patients, employees, and visitors seven days a week.

The "Heartbeat Cafe" steam table service is open:

• Breakfast 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Lunch 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Supper 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Grill Service is available from

• 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Fri & Sat)
• 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Sun - Thurs)

Nutrition Education

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Our patient diet education is available through physician referral or at the patient's request. Please call 270-487-9231, ext. 1191 to schedule a consultation. There is no fee for this service.

Nutrition education is available for the following issues:

• Prevention of Heart Disease
• High Blood Pressure
• Diabetes
• Weight Loss
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Prevention of Osteoporosis
• Food Allergy or Intolerance

Diabetes Education

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Monthly Diabetes Education and Support Group

Classes are designed to educate and promote appropriate self care. The free classes are taught by professionals including nurses, a certified diabetes educator, a dietitian, a pharmacist, and a physical therapist. The classes are presented on the first Wednesday of every month (except July and August) from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the hospital conference room. For more information, call 270-487-9231, ext. 1191.

Individual Diabetes Education

Patients can schedule appointments to discuss individual self care and meal planning. For an appointment, call 270-487-9231, ext. 1191.