What are the food service options?
Clinical Dietitian – A Clinical Dietitian is assigned to every patient care area. The Clinical Dietitian works closely with both your nurse and physician to see that your individual nutrition needs are met. The Clinical Dietitian can also answer any questions that you may have regarding the special diet that your physician may prescribed for you while you are in the hospital. Your physician may also want you to follow a special diet at home. The Clinical Dietitian is available to provide you with a personalized diet instruction, menu planning, and lifestyle changes to insure that you have a healthy nutrition plan. While you are in the hospital, you can contact a Clinical Dietitian by calling 773.975.1600, extension 5910. After you leave the hospital, you can make an appointment to see a Clinical Dietitian by calling 773.296.7018. Meals – Your menu will reflect healthy food choices that are consistent with the diet that your physician has prescribed for you. Each morning, a Food and Nut