Nutrition Services

Nutrition is a critical part of maintaining good health, preventing disease, recovering from illness and more.

CoxHealth registered dietitians are available for all patients admitted to the hospital. There are a wide variety of services an inpatient registered dietitian provides on a daily basis to help ensure the best patient care. If you or a loved one have any nutrition questions during your hospital stay, please ask to speak with a registered dietitian.

Inpatient Nutrition Services

Medical nutrition therapy
Nutrition-focused physical exams
Evaluation of nutrition status
Nutrition education

Recommendations for protein and/or calorie supplements
Diet alterations
Vitamin/mineral supplements

Nutrition-Related Services

Nutrition Consultation & Weight Management

CoxHealth fitness centers offer various outpatient nutrition services at certain locations. Services include nutrition consultations and weight management programs.

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Nutrition Services for Patients with Chronic Conditions

CoxHealth Center for Health Improvement provides referral-based nutrition services for patients who have chronic conditions such as arthritis, asthma, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, diabetes or heart disease. We also offer free classes and support groups.

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Total Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition Therapy

CoxHealth at Home has highly skilled dietitians and staff offering both total parenteral nutrition and enteral nutrition therapy.

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Nutrition & Chronic Kidney Disease

Coping with chronic kidney disease can affect your everyday life. Ozarks Dialysis Services of CoxHealth has experienced registered dietitians who can provide nutrition education and support to assist with your overall care. This service is available to all dialysis patients.

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Nutrition During Cancer Care

Adequate nutrition during your cancer treatment is essential, and our dietitians can help.

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Cardiopulmonary Rehab

This program is for patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease or at high risk for developing it. Our cardiac rehab teams are in Springfield, Branson, Monett and Branson West and include registered dietitians.

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Bariatric Surgical Program

The registered dietitian works alongside an interdisciplinary team as part of CoxHealth's surigical bariatric program.

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Corporate Wellness

Wellness in the workplace is growing as health issues and health care costs continue to rise. That's why our CoxHealth Total Wellness professionals and Wellness Education Specialists are ready to support you as an employer.

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Healthy Food Assistance

If you need assistance getting the nutrition you and your family needs, there are numerous resources that can help.

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Cooking Classes

Learn to cook healthy, delicious recipes from nutrition experts.

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