Nutrition

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Monthly Diabetes Support Group

Join us every 3rd Thursday

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Nutrition Services

Monadnock Community Hospital offers a full range of nutrition services:

Fuel your body, empower your health, and create a personalized path to wellness with Monadnock Community Hospital’s comprehensive nutrition services.

Our dedicated team of Dietitians and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists are trained in both behavioral and clinical nutrition, and are here to guide you every step of the way. Through individualized nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy, we offer a personalized approach to achieving your unique wellness goals.

Individualized Nutrition

Our expert team is here to provide medical nutrition therapy for the following conditions,
including but not limited to:

Disease Prevention
High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Pre-Diabetes
Diabetes: Gestational, Type 1, Type 2
Kidney Disease
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
IBS/FODMAP Diet
Childhood Nutrition
Food Allergies
Celiac Disease
Plant-Based Eating
Sports Nutrition
And More!

In addition to the initial consultation, follow-up visits provide continuous reinforcement and support in reaching your nutrition and wellness goals. We are available to meet with you by appointment.

Insurance Information

For those who have insurance that does not cover nutrition counseling services for your condition, you may apply for the MCH Financial Assistance program. If you qualify, it may cover the full cost of sessions with a Registered Dietitian. Please visit our Financial Services website for more info. With your PCP referral, many insurance companies provide coverage for these services.

Questions? Ready to schedule an appointment?

Call to schedule and appointment

Monthly Diabetes Support Group

Join us every 3rd Thursday of the month for our Diabetes Support Group. This is a welcoming space where individuals living with diabetes can connect, share experiences, and learn from each other. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been managing diabetes for years, you’ll find encouragement, practical tips, and a sense of community.

This group is facilitated by: Whitney Hightower, MS, RDN, LD.

Please check out the Facebook event for more information, no RSVP required:

Diabetes Support Group | Facebook

Meet Our Team

Whitney Hightower, MS, RDN, LD, Outpatient Registered Dietitian

As a dietitian with over nine years of experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics, Whitney has special expertise in nutrition counseling for behavior change and nutrition education. When providing medical nutrition therapy, she considers both individual behavior change and social determinants of health, working collaboratively with other members of a patient’s care team to ensure the whole person is cared for. She honors each person’s values around food and health, taking into consideration that people are the experts on their bodies and that lived experiences are an important part of evidence-based practice.

She takes a pragmatic and joyful approach to food and nutrition, focusing on skill building, stress reduction and mindfulness around meal time. When she is not working, she can be found exploring local parks and trails with her husband and toddler, watching The Great British Bake Off or dancing, singing, listening to podcasts and cooking.

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Monadnock Community Hospital offers a full range of nutrition services:

Fuel your body, empower your health, and create a personalized path to wellness with Monadnock Community Hospital's comprehensive nutrition services. Our dedicated team of Dietitians and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists are trained in both behavioral and clinical nutrition, and are here to guide you every step of the way. Through individualized nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy, we offer a personalized approach to achieving your unique wellness goals.

Individualized Nutrition

Our expert team is here to provide medical nutrition therapy for the following conditions, including but not limited to:

Disease Prevention
High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Pre-Diabetes
Diabetes: Gestational, Type 1, Type 2
Kidney Disease
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
IBS/FODMAP Diet
Childhood Nutrition
Food Allergies
Celiac Disease
Plant-Based Eating
Sports Nutrition
And More!

In addition to the initial consultation, follow-up visits provide continuous reinforcement and support in reaching your nutrition and wellness goals. We are available to meet with you by appointment.

Insurance Information

Questions? Ready to schedule an appointment?

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Please check out the Facebook event for more information, no RSVP required:

Diabetes Support Group | Facebook

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Whitney Hightower, MS, RDN, LD, Outpatient Registered Dietitian