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Empowering Your Health Through Nutrition and Education

At Grande Ronde Hospital (GRH), our inpatient and outpatient dietitians, along with certified diabetes care and education specialists (CDCES), provide expert guidance to help you achieve better health through personalized nutrition plans and diabetes management strategies. Whether you’re recovering in the hospital or seeking outpatient support, we’re here to help you take control of your health.

Inpatient Dietitian Services

Our inpatient dietitians focus on meeting your nutritional needs during your hospital stay. Services include:

  • Nutritional assessment: Evaluating medical history, dietary intake and nutritional status
  • Medical nutrition therapy (MNT): Personalized plans for conditions like diabetes, heart disease or kidney disease
  • Specialized diet support: Assistance with conditions requiring tailored diets, such as metabolic disorders or food allergies
  • Nutrition education: Guidance on maintaining proper nutrition after discharge
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Reviewed 3/13/2026

Food and your mood

What you eat—and who you eat with—are important for your physical and mental health. Whether you're looking for a way to lift your spirits on a blue day or searching for long-term strategies to help you feel your best, try these tips.

SKIP THAT HANGRY FEELING—NOT YOUR MEALS

Your body needs fuel to help maintain a positive mood throughout each day. Most people should refuel every three to four hours. If you skip meals, you may wind up irritable, not to mention tired and less productive.

GET YOUR OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS

These healthful fats play an important role in stabilizing your mood. You can find them in fatty fish like salmon and tuna, as well as in seaweed, flaxseed and walnuts.

SEEK COMFORT IN HEALTHY FOODS

Many people crave sugary, salty or fatty foods when they're feeling down. But regularly eating these types of foods might increase your risk for depression and anxiety. Research has linked healthier choices (like fruits, vegetables and whole grains) to higher levels of happiness.

AIM FOR ENOUGH IRON

Make sure your diet includes iron-rich foods like meat, beans, leafy greens and dried fruit. If you run low on this mineral, you could feel irritable and tired.

EAT WITH OTHER PEOPLE

Sharing meals with other people can help you feel more connected and less stressed. If you have a family at home, try to gather at the meal table at least once a week. Living on your own? Ask a friend or neighbor over—even a shared meal over a video call can be good for your mood.

FEELING BLUE?

Talk with your doctor

These tips can help you get the conversation started.

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Outpatient Dietitian Services

For those managing chronic conditions, seeking to prevent disease or wanting to improve overall health, our outpatient services include:

  • Personalized nutritional counseling: Develop healthy eating habits and meal plans
  • Chronic disease management: Support for conditions like diabetes, hypertension and IBS
  • Weight management: Strategies for sustainable weight loss or maintenance
  • Sports and pregnancy nutrition: Tailored plans for athletes and expectant mothers

CDCES Services

CDCES offer specialized support for individuals managing diabetes, empowering them with tools and knowledge to thrive. Services include:

  • Diabetes self-management education (DSME): Learn to manage blood sugar, medication and lifestyle changes.
  • Meal planning and carbohydrate counting: Create balanced meal plans for better glycemic control.
  • Exercise and medication guidance: Develop plans to improve insulin sensitivity and understand medication use.