Union Hospital Dover Ohio
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Nutrition Services at Union Hospital, Dover Ohio

Nutrition Services
(330) 343-3311, ext. 2506

New! Create Your Weight
Adult Weight Management Program

Need to lighten up?
Want to live with more energy?
Want to have confidence in the food choices you make?

Then, become inspired to Create Your Weight. It's a nine-week adult weight management program taught by Union Hospital's registered, licensed Dietitians. They will teach you how to make diet and lifestyle changes to control your weight forever.

Weekly sessions are 1 hour each, providing you with years of know-how from nutrition experts. Enrollment is open to all. Invite your friends! The cost is reasonable and the value will last you a lifetime.

Registration and Information

The Create Your Weight series of classes are held several times each year at Union Hospital.
For more information, or to register call the Nutrition Services office at (330) 343-3311, extension 2168.

Outpatient Nutrition Counseling

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) can improve your health and quality of life. MNT can result in fewer doctor's visits, fewer hospital stays and reduced prescription drug use. The registered and licensed Dietitians at Union Hospital offer outpatient nutrition counseling for those seeking guidance in good nutrition and for several disease states including, but not limited to:

  • Diabetes
  • Kidney disease
  • Heart disease
  • Obesity
  • Pre- and post-bariatric surgery
  • Celiac disease

Medicare Part B covers three hours of MNT for diabetes and end-stage renal disease prior to dialysis in the first year and two hours every year after. A physician's referral is required at the initial visit for outpatient nutrition counseling.

Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT)

The training includes information on self-care and making lifestyle changes to help you learn to successfully manage your diabetes. Topics include the disease process, monitoring and using blood glucose levels, psychosocial adjustment, nutrition management, insulin training, medications and importance of physical activity with diabetes. This program is accredited by the American Diabetes Association and classes are taught by Certified Diabetes Educators. Medicare Part B covers 10 hours of DSMT in the first year and two hours of follow-up every year after. A physician's referral is required.

Diabetes Education Support Group

This group meets the first Thursday of the month in Room 3079. Different topics are discussed each month. There is no charge to attend the Diabetes Education Support group meetings and no physician referral is required.

For more information about any of these Nutrition Services Department programs, call us at (330) 343-3311, extension 2506.

Patio Café Cafeteria

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The Patio Café Cafeteria is open to the public daily and offers a wide selection of hot and cold food and beverage selections.


Hours are:

Monday through Friday: 6:10 am - 6:30 pm
Weekends and Holidays: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm