Preventive nutrition is aimed at individuals who are in good health - and
want to stay healthy. Therapeutic diets are usually ordered for individuals
directly under a physician's care, such as a patient in a hospital or
someone recovering from surgery or illness. When special diets are ordered
by a physician, a Registered Dietitian can help answer concerns and questions
regarding ingredients, amounts and preparation.
Some areas of expertise include:
Allergies and food intolerances
Bariatric surgery
Childhood and adolescent nutrition
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nutrition support
Heart disease (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high triglycerides)
Pregnancy and lactation
Specialty nutrition for cancer, kidney disease and liver disease
Sports nutrition
Weight management
End of Life Care
Diabetics
Generally, initial consultations are scheduled for one hour, with follow-up
sessions scheduled as needed. A fee is charged for nutritional counseling.
To determine insurance coverage each individual should check with his/her
insurance company. Fees vary depending on the length of services provided.
A referral order from the physician is recommended, but not mandatory.
To schedule an appointment with a Registered Dietitian, please call 307-688-3615.
CCMH and The Legacy Counseling Services
Nutrition counseling at Campbell County Memorial Hospital and The Legacy
Living and Rehabilitation Center is provided by a Registered Dietitian
giving our patients accurate, up-to-date nutritional information.
Nutrition Staff
A Registered Dietitian has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics
and food and nutrition. To maintain registration a dietitian must take
75 hours of American Dietetic Association approved continuing education
every five years. And, all Registered Dietitians are required to keep
abreast of new developments in the field.
A certified dietary manager (CDM) has completed a dietary management course
covering food service management, therapeutic diets and they have passed
a national certification exam, and completed 45 clock hour credits every
three years to maintain certification. A CDM is a member of the clinical
team assisting Registered Dietitians in the nutrition care process.
