At Bassett Army Community Hospital, the Nutrition Care Division (NCD) is committed to improving the health, wellness and medical readiness of our service members, beneficiaries and community through quality food service, medical nutrition therapy, education, and health promotion.  Our dietitians and nutrition care specialists work directly with our patients by providing nutrition assessments and therapeutic diet education and are available for community speaking and education events, such as health fairs and wellness programs. 

When booking an individual appointment, remember that no consult is required for general nutrition, sports nutrition, vegetarian diets, cholesterol education, weight management, and prenatal nutrition.  A referral from your primary care provider is preferred for all other diagnoses.  Call 361-5768 to book appointments directly with the dietitian.

NCD also offers group classes to include:

·    Active Duty Weight Control; offered the first Wednesday of every month (3rd floor conference room)

·    VA MOVE; offered the first Thursday of every month (VA Clinic)

·    Diabetes, Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Tobacco classes offered monthly through the Arctic Health Link; call 361-4148 for a monthly schedule

Beginning 1 February 2012, CPT Ericka Cisco, RD and Ms. Elizabeth Anderson, RD will be facilitating a wellness support group meeting in the 3rd floor conference room (A) at 12pm every Wednesday from 1 February – 7 March  2012.  Discussions covering basic nutrition/goal setting, exercise, heart health, eating styles, dining out, meal planning/recipe swap.

For more information on upcoming health fairs or any community events, please contact our Nutrition Clinical Services Department at 361-5276.