Inpatient Services
Our highly trained clinical dietitians at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital work with admitting physicians to determine if our patients require a specialized diet while in the hospital. If you are admitted with a condition such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease or gastrointestinal disorders, for example, your nutritional needs may need to change to assist in your recovery. We will provide nutrition education to you and your family so that you can continue following the guidelines your doctor sets after you return home.
Outpatient Nutrition Counseling
Our registered dietitians offer individual nutrition counseling sessions with a physician referral. What and how we eat can improve many health conditions, and we are eager to work with you to develop realistic, sustainable nutrition goals to promote a long and healthy life. These appointments are offered virtually or in person at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital.
We provide nutrition counseling for:
- Celiac disease
- Diabetes
- Eating disorders
- Gastrointestinal disorders: Irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, gastroparesis, diverticulitis
- General healthy eating guidelines
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Pancreatitis
- Wounds
Outpatient Nutrition Counseling Locations
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Diabetes Center
Other Related Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Resources:
Diabetes Care
People newly diagnosed or those with history of diabetes, may benefit from meeting with a Sentara diabetes care and education specialist. Sentara offers diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) in group and one on one settings. DSMES will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to manage your diabetes and related conditions. Education is centered around your personal goals and life experiences and may include nutrition management, blood glucose monitoring, stress management and short- and long-term complication prevention.
Cancer Treatment
Good nutrition is an important part of care during cancer treatment. Side effects may cause you to feel nauseous, lose weight, develop mouth sores, taste food differently or make swallowing painful. We understand how difficult treatment is on the body and want to find ways to introduce nutritious options that appeal to you. We will be with you every step of the way to help you adjust to this new diet.