Nutrition services
Room Service Dining offers patients the ability to order custom meals at a time that is most convenient for them.
The Room Service Dining program offers patients the opportunity to choose their meal from a sizable menu at no extra charge. No more rigid menus and scheduled serving times. Room service orders can be placed at any time between 7 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Patients simply call their order into a special phone line. The meal is individually prepared and delivered hot from the kitchen to the patient within 45 minutes. In addition to regular meals, Room Service Dining is available for patients on diabetic or cardiac diets.
Registered dietitians follow hospital patients during their stay if they are at nutritional risk, or if requested by a physician. If you are an inpatient at Allina Health United Hospital – Hastings Regina Campus, talk to your doctor or nurse if you are interested in a nutritional consult.
As part of Allina Health United Hospital – Hastings Regina Campus's Cardiac Rehabilitation program, a one-on-one consultation with a registered dietitian is included to learn about a heart healthy diet and explore ways to improve your eating lifestyle.
Nutrition education
Allina Health United Hospital – Hastings Regina Campus's licensed, registered dietitians provide information and education for patients, senior living residents, outpatients and for general public community programs.
Proper nutrition is a key element in leading a healthy lifestyle. During consultations, a registered dietitian can help you create a personal plan to meet your goals. We are here to answer your questions, provide education and offer suggestions on grocery shopping, reading nutrition labels, cooking tips and more.
Physician referrals are advised for these education needs:
- Nutrition during cancer therapy
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes and prediabetes
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Pulmonary disease
- Prenatal nutrition
- Weight management
- Preparation for bariatric surgery
- Total parenteral nutrition or tube feeding
- Eating disorders
- Sports nutrition
- Geriatric nutrition
- Food allergies
- Metabolic syndrome
Community nutrition
Whether you are coordinating a health fair, a parent meeting at school, a local weight loss program, a work site wellness program, or a mom's group, Allina Health United Hospital – Hastings Regina Campus dietitians can offer nutrition programs to meet your needs.
Nutrition topic examples
- Eating on the run
- Nutrition for kids
- Label reading
- Healthy cooking
- Mindful eating
- Nutrition for any age
- Grocery shopping tips