Proper nutrition is a foundational part of healing, wellness, and recovery. At WCMH, our Nutrition Services provide diet education, tailored meal planning, and nutrition support as part of your care.

Proper nutrition is a foundational part of healing, wellness, and recovery. At WCMH, our Nutrition Services provide diet education, tailored meal planning, and nutrition support as part of your care.

What We Offer

  • Registered Dietitians who assess your nutritional needs based on your health status, diagnoses, and treatment plan.

  • Personalized meal planning during your stay — designed to support your recovery, manage conditions (like diabetes or heart disease), and ensure adequate nourishment.

  • Nutrition counselling before discharge and preparation for home eating — including tips for the food environment, grocery shopping, and dietary adjustments.

  • Support for special diets: whether you need low sodium, low sugar, texture-modified diet, or other therapeutic nutrition plans, our team is here to help.

Why It’s Important

Nutrition plays a key role in healing wounds, maintaining strength, controlling chronic diseases, supporting immune function, and ensuring overall wellness. Recognizing that diet is tightly linked with outcomes, WCMH includes Nutrition Services as part of the comprehensive care team.

Tips for Patients & Families

  • Ask the dietitian about your specific needs and how your meals will support your condition.

  • Bring in your usual dietary habits and concerns so our team can work with realistic plans.

  • When you go home, keep track of recommended foods, portion sizes, and ask for resources if you’re unsure how to carry the plan forward.

  • Reach out if you experience changes in appetite, weight, digestion, or new dietary restrictions—our team can reassess and adjust.