169 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905
Phone: 607-798-5330 • Fax: 607-798-6793
303 Main Street, Binghamton, NY 13905
Phone: 607-584-4507
Who is a Registered Dietitian?
Registered Dietitians (RDs) are food and nutrition experts,
translating the science of nutrition into practical solutions for
healthy living. The expertise, training, and credentials that back
a Registered Dietitian are vital for promoting positive lifestyle
choices.
Trust a Registered Dietitian
When you need food and nutrition information based on fact or
need to know how a healthy diet improves health and fights disease-
rely on qualified professionals in the field.
Registered Dietitians draw on their experience to develop a
personalized nutrition plan for individuals of all ages. They are
able to separate facts from fads and translate
nutritional science into information you can use. A
Registered Dietitian can put you on the path to lowering weight,
eating healthfully and reducing your risk of chronic disease.
RD's know the science of nutrition. They have degrees in
nutrition, dietetics, public health or a related field from
well-respected, accredited colleges and universities. RDs must also
complete a supervised examination administered by the Commission on
Dietetic Registration and earn professional education credits to
maintain registration.
Inpatient Services
Registered Dietitians are part of the health care team while you
are a patient at Lourdes. Dietitians work closely with all
members of the health care team including physicians, nurses,
pharmacists, case managers and speech therapists to ensure a
multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
While you are an inpatient, the RD provides clinical nutrition
services which include nutrition evaluation, individualized diets,
self-management training and education and other needed nutrition
interventions. The RD ensures your satisfaction, and provides
quality care for for you while you are a patient at
Lourdes.
Outpatient Services
303 Main Street, Binghamton, NY 13905
Phone: 607-584-4507
Outpatient consult services are available at Lourdes. Our
registered dietitians provide current medical and scientific
nutrition information as well as counseling strategies to help
patients meet their individual goals.
Our Outpatient Nutrition Services provide the following
services:
- Diabetes Self Management Program
- Diabetes support group
- Comprehensive nutritional counseling including:
- Diabetes
- COPD
- Cancer
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Prediabetes
- Anorexia/Bulimia
- Food Allergies
- Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes
- Obesity & Weight Management
- Crohn's, Colitis, IBS
- Celiac Sprue
- Cardiac Disease
- Diverticulosis
- Failure to Thrive
- Malnutrition
- Renal Disease
How to Make an Appointment
Appointments may be scheduled by calling
607-798-5723
Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM -5:30 PM
What you will need:
- A referral from your doctor. Referrals
should be given to the patient and/or mailed or faxed to the Food
and Nutrition Department at 607-798-8328 - Attention Misty
Contreras. Please include any supporting documentation (i.e.
lab results, progress notes, etc.).
- Insurance pre-approvals/authorizations should
be obtained prior to scheduling the appointment. Many
Insurance companies will cover nutrition consultation with a
Registered Dietitian. It is always advisable to contact your
insurance company to assure you are covered for any service being
provided.
