- Inpatient Nutrition Screenings and Consults
- FGH Nursing Facility Nutrition Assessment
- Certified O.P. Diabetes Education Program (reimbursable through Medicare)
- Outpatient diabetes education is provided through individual or group classes and presented by two nurse diabetes educators and a dietitian. A physician’s referral is required for diabetes education services.
Topics covered include:
- High and low blood sugars
- Care during illness
- Preventing long-term complications
- Foot care
- How food affect blood sugars
- Determining food portions
- Reading food labels
- Healthy cooking techniques
- Importance of physical activity
Outpatient Nutrition Counseling
Franklin General Hospital’s registered, licensed dietitian is available for individualized nutrition counseling. A physician’s referral is required for diet counseling. A progress note is sent to the referring physician following outpatient counseling. Outpatient Nutrition Counseling is available for:
- Weight Management
- Heart Disease
- Cancer Nutrition Counseling
- Food Allergies & Intolerances
- General Nutrition Counseling
- Sports Nutrition
- Additional Disease-Specific Needs
(Cost: $79 per 1 hour session. Most insurance does not cover medical nutrition therapy.)
Community Nutrition Presentations
Franklin General Hospital’s dietitian will come to your business or organization to present on a nutrition topic designed specifically for your group’s interest. Presentations can be adjusted to fit your group’s needs. Contact Lisa Braley at 456-5018 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Prices vary – free for non-profit organizations.
(Cost: free for non-profit organizations, $50 per presentation at for-profit organizations)
Nutrition and Wellness Events
A registered, licensed dietitian is available for corporate Lunch ‘N Learn sessions, health and wellness presentations, sports nutrition presentations, or community health fairs. (Cost: free for non-profit organizations, $50 per presentation at for-profit organizations)
Body Fat Analysis
Franklin General Hospital offers body fat analysis for groups and individuals. For more information or to schedule a body composition analysis call 456-5018.
(Cost: $20 individual rate, $10 per person group rate)
Long-Term Care Facility Consultant Work
Franklin General Hospital’s registered, licensed dietitian is available for long-term care facility consultant work. This includes reviewing menus and special diets, making necessary changes and recommendations. (Cost: $35 per hour)
Dietitian: Lisa Braley, RD
641-456-5018
braleylm@mercyhealth.com
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