Our dietitians
Dietitians are vital members of the health care team and provide nutrition therapy as appropriate to patients both in and out of the hospital. They respond to requests made by physicians, nurses, patients and other health care team members.

In the hospital
Dietitians participate in patient care rounds to help identify patients who are in need of nutrition intervention. They identify nutrition risk based on:
diagnosis
nutrition complications
social/diet history
laboratory tests
comparative measurements.
Based on the dietitian's assessment, a personalized treatment plan will be developed. Dietitians work to help patients understand the relationship between nutrition and their illness.

Quality meals
At Fairview Lakes Medical Center, patients are given quality meals consistent with their physician-ordered diet plan. Nutrition aides deliver meals with care. Nutrition services staff routinely make patient rounds to ensure patients are consistently receiving quality meals.

Outpatient Classes and Individual Counseling
Fairview Lakes dietitians serve outpatients through a variety of classes as well as individual counseling. (Before scheduling, be sure to verify coverage with your insurer.)  

Counseling
Examples of individual counseling topics include:
cardiac diets
high fiber
low sodium
diabetes
calorie controlled/weight loss diets 
other nutrition topics. 
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us at 651-982-7406.

Classes
Days and times vary, Call 651--982-7406 for more information and to register.
Prediabetes Class
Taught by a registered dietitian and a certified diabetes educator, this class is for anyone at risk for diabetes. Learn about lifestyle change to prevent or delay the onset of Type-2 diabetes. Topics include meal planning, lowering fats, exercise and more. This class is offered once per month and has a $30 fee. 
Diabetes Class
Taught by a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, this 3-class series is for people with Type-2 diabetes.  Topics include meal planning, glucose monitoring, complication prevention, exercise and medications.
Diabetes Refresher Course
Taught by a registered dietitian and a certified diabetes educator, this one-time class is for those who have previously completed the diabetes class. 

Registered Dietitians
Registered dietitians are available at :
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
Fairview Chisago Lakes Clinic
Fairview Rush City Clinic
Fairview North Branch Clinic
Call 651-982-7406 for days and times.

Sunset Café at Fairview Lakes Medical Center
Fairview Lakes Medical Center's Sunset Cafe, located at the west end of the atrium on the main floor, offers patients, staff and guests a full-service cafeteria. The café features
made-to-order sandwiches
salad bar
sauté station
grab-and-go meals
snacks and more.
Fairview Lakes Medical Center employees can swipe their ID badge for payroll deduction.

Sunset Café hours
Monday – Friday
Breakfast - 8  - 10 a.m.
Lunch - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Dinner - 5:15 - 7 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday
Continental Breakfast - 8 - 10 a.m.
Soup, salad and sandwich bar are available for lunch (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) and dinner (5:15 – 7 p.m.)
In between meal times, try our "Grab and Go" meals, snacks or salad bar.

Other Nutrition Resources
Food pyramid
The American Dietetic Association
The American Diabetes Association
The American Heart Association