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RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: MECCA MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY SERVICES

   
Information provided by: Riverside County Office on Aging

FOCUS ON WELLNESS - Medical areas of concern: Diabetes - Learn how to improve blood sugars and avoid complications. Heart Disease - Adopt heart healthy habits and enjoy food without sacrificing taste. Cancer - Tips for prevention and eating well with cancer. HIV & Aids - Discover foods to boost your immune system and reduce bacterial infection. Gastrointestinal & Renal Disorders - Learn about compatible foods for your illness that taste good and are nutritious too. Women's Health & Prenatal Nutrition - Eat healthy to meet the special needs of women throughout the lifecycle. Pediatric Nutrition - Keep meal times happy while feeding your child for optimal growth and development. Basic Nutrition & Fitness - Quick, nutritious meals on a busy schedule. WORKSHOPS - "Balancing Act Diabetes Management" Education is provided in the form of group instruction and individual sessions with our Registered Dietitian. Learn the basic "survival skills" necessary for home self-management of diabetes and how to fine tune them into problem solving and lifelong habits. Receive a blood glucose monitor and learn how and when to use it. HEALTHY CHOICE NUTRITION & FITNESS Adults 18 years and older, group education and individual sessions with a Registered Dietitian provide a non-diet approach to weight management. KINDERSHAPE & KIDSHAPE Group sessions focus on healthy eating, physical activity and healthy lifestyles for the entire family. Sessions are conducted by a team of professionals led by a Registered Dietitian. Classes are held once a week and are 2 hours long. A parent of guardian is required to attend with each enrolled child: however, all family members are encouraged to attend. OTHER NUTRITION SERVICES: Computerized nutritional assessments and recommendations. Computerized menu and recipe analysis. Nutrition workshops and seminars. ABOUT OUR STAFF: All of our programs are led by a Registered Dietitian and may also include a mental health professional and exercise specialist. Programs and services are offered in English and Spanish. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: Our Registered Dietitians help you create a wellness plan that includes your personal preferences and fits into your lifestyle. Good nutrition habits have been shown to promote a feeling of well being and personal empowerment, prevent and treat illness, and reduce health care costs. A COMPLETE NUTRITION ASSESSMENT WILL INCLUDE: Medical and social history. Nutritional history and analysis. Review of diagnostic tests, medical treatments and medications. Lifestyle evaluation. PROGRAM INFORMATION: There is a fee for services. However, many insurance plans will cover the cost. Scholarships to attend classes may be available. When calling the Family Care Center, ask for the nutritionist.
  • HoursMon-Fri 7:30am-5pm
  • Fees:Fees are charged.
  • Application Process:Call or visit website for additional information.
  • Eligibility Requirements:Services are available on referral by a physician or other health care provider.
  • Payment/Insurance Accepted:Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, Healthy Kids, private insurance, managed care and other payment methods are accepted.
  • ADA Access:Please contact facility for accessibility information.

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Record last updated: Jul 13 2023 11:29AM