Primary Care
Believe in Better Health Toolkit
Diet and Nutrition Referral Directory
This referral guide provides information about community nutrition programs and commercial weight loss centers, the types of services offered, and how they can be contacted.
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Center for Lifetime Wellness at MCH Individual and group nutrition programs have a holistic approach to weight management and lifestyle changes. Focus on introducing small diet and lifestyle changes. Maria Justice, RN, MS Ed |
Cornell Cooperative Extension Programs are offered at both city and suburban locations.
The Community Nutrition Education Program provides
instruction on nutrition health and food safety education.
Educational sessions are available for homebound
individuals. |
Highland Hospital Nutrition Edge Provides individualized nutritional counseling for weight reduction, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, hypoglycemia as well as any other disease state specified by physician requiring dietary modification. Karen Lenhardt, RD |
Preferred Care Gold: You're in Charge Provides a series of classes on health, wellness, nutrition, chronic disease management and exercise. Programs are offered on site or at other sites in community. Laura Gladwin, MS |
University of Rochester Nutrition/ Weight A comprehensive multi-disciplinary nutrition/weight management program which works with patients individually or in a group setting on behavior changes, diet, exercise and healthy lifestyles. Nellie Wixom, RD |
Strong Health Ambulatory Medicine Center Services include nutrition counseling for weight management, high cholesterol, and chronic disease management. Services available to URMC primary care network and SMH Cancer Center patients. Brittany Reynolds, MS, RD |
Unity Health Systems- Diabetes and Nutrition Education Programs Programs help individuals create self-management plans to fit their lifestyle and special needs. Individual consults with dietitian and/or nurse to discuss individual needs. Group sessions are also available. Jean Bauch, Program Coordinator |
Diabetes Health Source - Highland Hospital Offers both individual and/or group diabetes education, meal planning, exercise, medication instruction, self blood glucose monitoring, and pregnancy planning (includes gestational DM). Sally Nordquist, RN, CDE
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Visiting Nurse Service Community Nutrition Services Provides weight management, healthy eating and general fitness instruction. Claudia DelVecchio
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Arc of Monroe County Provides services for individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental retardation. Program services offered include nutrition counseling, cooking groups, and fitness instruction. Tracy Marchese
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Monroe County Health Dept. WIC Program Provides nutrition, breastfeeding and health education. Amy Blodgett, MPA, RD, CLC |
ViaHealth Diabetes Care & Resource Center Provides diabetes education and management Sue Boyer-Reid |
Strong Diabetes Program Provides all aspects of diabetes education and includes nutrition counseling. Myrna Paige |
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Commercial Weight Loss Centers
We' ve identified some more popular commercial weight loss resources. This is not a specific endorsement it is provided for your reference only.
| Weight Loss Centers | |
LA Weightloss Provides a comprehensive lifestyle change program. The three-step program emphasizes sate, healthy weight loss coupled with lifelong weight management program. Individual works one on one with a counselor to stabilize & maintain the optimum weight. 1-800-331-4035 For location nearest you. |
Jenny Craig Provides two unique options to achieve weight loss goals. Both allow you to choose from a menu of nutritious foods and provide maintenance support once you reach your optimum weight. The incentre program is highlighted by private meetings & support from experienced consultant. The direct program offers trained consultants to guide & encourage you over the telephone. 1-800-597-53669 For location nearest you. |
Weight Watchers The Weight Watchers program provides information, tools, and motivation to help individuals make the decisions that are right for them about nutrition and exercise. 1-800-651-6000 For location nearest you. |
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