Dietitian Service

Clarinda Regional Health Center's dietitian service includes assessing inpatients who are at nutritional risk, providing medical nutrition therapy for outpatient clinics at CRHC, providing consultation services with local long-term care facilities, wellness counseling, weight management counseling, as well as diabetes counseling.

Working with Inpatients

All acute care patients found to be at nutritional risk and all skilled patients are assessed by the dietitian in a timely fashion. Care is coordinated with the health care team and regular follow up visits are conducted to monitor a patient's progress.

Working with Outpatients

Outpatient visits are arranged through a doctor's referral. Once the dietitian receives a consult, she will call to set-up an appointment time. Outpatients should check-in at the main lobby reception/admissions desk.

One-one-one consults with the dietitian may cover topics such as:

Weight management
Diabetes
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Heart Disease
Lactose Intolerance
Decrease in Appetite
Celiac Disease

Diabetes Support Group

The Diabetes Support Group meets every 3rd Monday of the Month from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in Conference Room A at Clarinda Regional Health Center. The meetings are a fun and informal way of learning about topics related to diabetes. There is no charge to attend these meetings.

"Diabetes and Me" Class

The "Diabetes and Me" program is a 10-hour self-management program accredited by the State of Iowa and recognized by the American Diabetes Association. The program is designed to assist persons with diabetes to maintain an active lifestyle and prevent complications of diabetes.

Ask your physician or healthcare provider for a referral to this program. To learn more, click here.

CRHC's full-time registered licensed dietitian is Cindy Eivins, MS, RD, LD. Cindy works with various departments within the hospital as well as external organizations to provide nutritional expertise. Cindy facilitates the Diabetes Support Group and is a team leader for the "Diabetes and Me" educational program.

To learn more about CRHC's Dietitian Service or affiliated diabetes programs contact Cindy Eivins at (712) 542-8323.