WinnMed registered and licensed clinical dietitians believe in improving the health and well-being of our patients, families and communities through exceptional nutrition care. Our dietitians focus on your individual needs using evidence-based medical nutrition therapy and lifestyle coaching. They are committed to leading the way and take pride in providing you with comprehensive, innovative and progressive nutrition care services.
Working closely with your doctor, our dietitians provide a variety of nutrition services to meet your lifestyle, taste preferences and health needs. The WMC clinical nutrition services team provides Inpatient Consultations and a broad range of Outpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy services for:
WinnMed’s clinical nutrition services are available through referral. We offer in-person or telenutrition options. Many insurance plans will cover medical nutrition therapy if you have a referral from your provider. Contact your insurance carrier for coverage details.
Call the Nutrition Services Department to learn more about our services at 563-382-2911 or talk to your provider.
WinnMed offers Winneshiek County senior citizens free coupons, which are distributed in June, to be used at the Decorah farmers market each summer season. Participants receive coupons for locally grown fruits and vegetables.
The WinnMed Farmers Market Senior Nutrition Program is funded by The United Way of Winneshiek County, with participating vendors from the Decorah farmers market. The coupons can only be used for fruits and vegetables and may not be exchanged for money.
Recipients of these coupons must be Winneshiek County residents, age 65 and older, and bring proof of their residency and age to the distribution site. A WinnMed Farmers Market Senior Nutrition Program ID card or driver’s license are both acceptable identifying documents. If seniors received coupons the previous year, they are asked to bring their past WMC Farmers Market Senior Nutrition Program ID card to help coordinators evaluate the success of the program. There are no income guidelines to participate in this program.
WinnMed Nutrition Services offers the Mobile Meals program for patients in Decorah unable to provide meals for themselves. The program provides a noon meal consisting of an entrée, a starch, vegetable, dessert and bread at a cost of $7.00.
The meal for the patient and spouse (if requested) are delivered Monday through Friday, and most holidays. Community volunteers deliver meals to residents within Decorah city limits.
This program is designed for Decorah residents requiring general or modified diets, such as diabetic, low sodium (salt), etc. This short- or long-term option may be requested by the patient’s doctor after a hospital stay or by individuals themselves.
Heat & Eat entrées are packaged and frozen meals, available through WinnMed Nutrition Services Department at a cost of $5.00 each.
Each meal consists of an entrée, starch, vegetable, bread, dessert and milk. A three-day advanced notice is required and payment for the meal is due at the time of pick-up. Pick-ups are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 9 am–4 pm. The container is microwavable and oven-safe.
Patients, staff and visitors are treated to a variety of fresh organically-grown produce from the courtyard garden at WinnMed. The Edible Landscape Project began in the spring of 2009 as a joint project between WinnMed and master gardener David Cavagnaro and the Pepperfield Project. David and his team experimented with techniques such as crop rotation and unique production methods so that every summer since then, an abundance of organically grown produce has flourished on the WinnMed campus.
The edible landscape stretches beyond the traditional vegetable garden by combing beauty with functionality. Nearly two dozen vegetables and herbs decorate the space including tomatoes, butternut squash, purple basil and deep green kale. Flowering perennials can also be found throughout the garden.
Type 2 diabetes affects an estimated 37.3 million children and adults in the United States (11.3% of the population). 28.7 million individuals are aware of the diagnosis of diabetes but 8.5 million individuals are undiagnosed. Approximately 96 million Americans have pre-diabetes (38% of the population) and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
Being diagnosed with diabetes is manageable with some lifestyle modifications. WinnMed offers Diabetes Education services, including nutrition counseling, individualized outpatient educational sessions, and instruction on insulin administration and self-glucose monitoring. The Diabetes Education team consists of registered dietitians and registered nurses who work with your doctor to develop a personalized care plan to meet your health needs.
Is your weight affecting your quality of life? WinnMed offers an Individualized Weight Management Program for patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30+ to help you improve your health, with the continued support of registered dietitians.
Those who qualify could be eligible for up to 22 visits with a dietitian per year. WinnMed’s Individualized Weight Management Program may be covered by your insurance, under the benefit: “Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Obesity.” This service is 100% covered by Medicare.
Learn more about our weight management program.
