Nutrition Services

Staying healthy is not easy, but with good nutrition and a healthy diet you can make it easier. Making the right choices for your diet can be difficult and confusing. The Nutrition Services Department at Southern Ohio Medical Center is here to help you.

We provide an array of services that are tailored to meet a variety of individuals’ needs. Our staff is dedicated to making sure you get the nutrition you need with great service and flavor while in the hospital, and providing you with the tools and education necessary to continue your diet at home.

We have a wonderful team of cooks, dietary aids, call center operators , ambassadors, and managers who are here to serve you. We also have a team of Registered Dietitians, and Dietetic Technicians who are trained to assess your nutritional needs and work with you one on one to help you understand how nutrition can affect your health.

If you are anticipating an admission to the hospital, need an outpatient appointment, or simply have a question about your diet we are here to help.

Make an Appointment

To request one-on-one nutrition counseling with a dietitian, call (740) 356-8649.

Nutritional Counseling

Eat a healthy diet, with an emphasis of plant foods

Choose foods and drinks in amounts that help you get to and maintain a healthy weight.
Limit how much processed meat and red meat you eat.
Eat at least 2 1/2 cups of vegetables and fruits each day.
Choose whole grains instead of refined grain products.
If you drink alcohol, limit your intake.
Drink no more than 1 drink per day for women or 2 per day for men.