Department Director: Larry Miller
(270) 487-9231 ext. 1191
nutrition at mcmccares dot com

Click here for the current Heartbeat Cafe menu

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Tax included.  As always, friendly service is free.

Click here for some healthy eating tips from Larry, our Registered Dietitian

Food Service 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. Nutrition Education 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 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 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 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.