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Nutrition Services
Preventative care counseling and nutrition therapy for all ages
Our UHS dietitians provide a wide variety of education opportunities for clients of all ages. Medical nutrition therapy provided by a registered dietitian includes a review of your eating habits, physical activity and lifestyle, as well as a thorough assessment of your nutritional status.
Services provided include preventive care counseling and referral-based therapy for:
- Weight management (children and adults)
- Diabetes
- Bariatrics
- Food allergies
- Cholesterol management
- Metabolic syndrome
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Hypertension
- Disordered eating
- Kidney disease
For a referral to one of our dietitians, please contact your Primary Care provider.
Recipe of the Month
Turkey Burger Recipe for Healthy Summer Barbecuing!
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UHS News
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Extreme Heat: Where to keep cool in your communityJuly 15, 2024
For many people, warm weather is a time for fun-filled outdoor activities. However, hot weather and outdoor activities don’t always mix well, especially during periods of extreme heat. Extreme heat can cause people to suffer from heat-related illness, and even death. People suffer heat-related illness when their bodies are unable to properly cool themselves.
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Take precautions to avoid getting Lyme diseaseJuly 15, 2024
If you plan to spend more time outdoors this summer, please be aware of ticks. These parasites are known to carry Lyme disease, particularly in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and upper Midwest areas. Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia mayonii (found only in the upper Midwest).
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Helipad at new UHS Wilson Main Tower plays key role in fast trauma careJuly 12, 2024
A critical component of UHS’ ability to provide top-quality trauma care to the Southern Tier community is the new helipad atop Wilson Main Tower at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City.
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UHS partners with Curae to offer flexible payment optionJuly 11, 2024
If you are looking for an affordable payment option, we can help. UHS has partnered with Curae to bring financing options to our patients.