Mission
We will improve the quality of life of the communities we serve by providing nutritional care of the highest quality. As a food service leader we will be known for clinical excellence, premier service and competitive price. By delighting our customers, we will enhance the reputation of the organizations we serve. We will do this by providing nutritious and appetizing food for our customers in the most efficient and economical manner possible.

Inpatient Services
Nutritional Services provides daily meal service including nourishments to all pediatric, adult and geriatric patients ranging in age from 1 day to over 100 years old who have a variety of medical and psychiatric diagnoses requiring inpatient care according to the individual medical/nutritional needs and according to preference and tolerance. Medical nutrition therapy, which includes screening, assessment, care plan, re-assessment and education, are provided by Registered Dietitians based on nutritional risk or physician order. We provide consultation with physicians, nurses and other caregivers, and patient and family instruction when appropriate and directed by the attending physician.

Outpatient Services
Nutritional Services provides medical nutrition therapy, which includes assessment, care plan, re-assessment and education to pediatric, adult, and geriatric outpatients. Home visits for these services are also provided upon request to our Home Care patients. Registered dietitians provide nutrition instruction and classes to special outpatient groups.

Non-Patient Services
Nutritional Service provides regular cafeteria meals to all employees, medical staff and visitors to Adventist Medical Center in our Garden Café for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Vending machines are also available at all times in the Emergency Department and on the Lower Level.