Nutrition Education

At Bluestem Health in Lincoln, Nebraska, we offer nutrition education services free of charge to our patients. Our patient education team includes Certified Diabetes Educators, Nutritionists, Chronic Disease Nurses, and Certified Paramedics. With the help of our trusted providers and their services, Bluestem Health is executing our mission and vision. We’re able to provide excellent care and create a health community.

What is Nutrition Counseling?

Nutrition counseling is often utilized by patients who have chronic diseases that require special nutrition and blood sugar levels. Patients are expected to be in regular meetings with a certified nutrition counselor or nurse. During these meetings, you will discuss healthy lifestyle habits, develop a plan of action for your weight or disease-related goals, create preventive measures for disease risk, and discuss progress over time.

Our team at Bluestem Health is trained and prepared to assist any patient that needs nutrition counseling. They are experts on educating you with the steps needed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle, no matter your health condition.

Our Health and Nutrition Counselors

At Bluestem Health, our team of chronic disease management, nutrition, and diabetes educators are dedicated to providing quality care to the Lincoln community. Our team includes some of the top specialists and dietitians in Nebraska.

• Molly Petrik, RD/LMNT, CDCES, is a Registered Dietitian licensed in Medical Nutrition Therapy and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
• Jeni Wood, RN, CDCES, is a Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

In Search of Nutrition or Health Counseling?

If you are struggling with nutrition and lifestyle habits, contact our team of specialists at (402) 476-1455 to schedule an appointment.

We continue to strive to be the top provider in our community and to serve our patients with the care that they deserve.