Eating for Life
CMC offers Outpatient Nutrition Services for patients struggling with their health. If you have been prescribed a special diet by your physician or if you want to learn more about healthy eating, CMC has the tools to help you build healthier eating habits and make better choices for your nutrition.
Our registered dieticians are here to help you. They will guide you with individualized medical nutritional therapy tailored to your age and your specific nutritional needs.
Our Program
With a wide range of clinical experience in a variety of specialties, CMC provides nutrition counseling for the following conditions:
Diabetes
High Cholesterol
Obesity/Weight Management
Wound Care/Pressure Ulcers
Elevated Blood Pressure
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Cancer, Radiation Enteritis
Liver Disease
Childhood Obesity
Eating Disorders
HIV/AIDS
Failureto Thrive
Sports Nutrition
Renal Disease
Pancreatitis
Metabolic Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Ethnic Diet Education
Prenatal Nutrition
Diverticulitis
How do I get started with a dietitian?
A physician’s order is required to schedule an appointment with CMC Outpatient Nutrition Counseling Services. If you do not have a primary care provider, you can locate one above.
When you meet with your primary care provider, you can request a referral into our program. Your primary care provider can fax the physician’s order to 843-234-5016.
Please also submit your insurance card/information so we can determine if nutrition counseling is covered under your insurance plan and advise you of any co-payment or payment that will be needed. If you need to contact our Central Scheduling Department, the direct line is 843-234-5474.
Before Your First Session
Prior to your comprehensive nutritional counseling session, please provide the following items:
- any recent blood work/lab results
- a list of all current medications
- a completed three-day food record/log
If you would like additional information about our Outpatient Nutrition Counseling Services, please call 843-347-8241.