Services
Nutrition
Helping you make healthy nutritional choices
Quality nutrition is a foundation of good health. Our nutritional services team makes it their mission to improve the quality of life of the communities we serve by providing nutritional care of the highest quality. Medical nutrition therapy includes assessment, care planning, reassessment, and education to pediatric, adult, and geriatric individuals on an outpatient basis.
Impacting long-term eating habits and health
At Adventist Health Portland, our dietitians work in the treatment and prevention of disease using medical nutrition therapy (MNT). Individuals with a variety of conditions can benefit from MNT. Dietitians assist individuals in making behavioral and lifestyle changes that may impact long-term eating habits and health. Medical nutrition therapy includes:
Hospital-based nutritional services
In addition to our outpatient program, individuals who are admitted to the hospital, our staff, and our guests benefit from the skill and flavors provided by our nutritional services team.
Inpatient nutritional services
Wholesome well-balanced meals are an important part of your treatment and recovery. Our room service program features a wide variety of made-to-order, freshly prepared meals. Your hosts assist you in selecting items from our menu that will adhere to your physician ordered diet and ensure optimal nutrition. Meals are available between the hours of 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Please notify your care team if you have any allergies, cultural, or religious food restrictions.
Registered dietitians are available to offer additional guidance, nutrition support, and education. Guest meals are offered for purchase for friends and family members visiting or staying with patients.
Other services
We also provide regular cafeteria meals to all employees, medical staff, and visitors to our main hospital campus in our Garden Café, which is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Vending machines are also available at all times in the emergency room and on the lower level of the hospital. Catering services are available on request.