Winneshiek Medical Center's dietitians work with the medical team to develop the nutritional aspects of patient care. This may involve calculating diets, formulating tube feedings and educating patients. Dietitians also provide meals to the homebound through the Mobile Meals and Heat and Eat programs. A dietitian presents public programs and teaches classes on nutrition and its relation to disease, and how proper nutrition can reduce the risk of disease.

• Dine Anytime
• WMC Cafeteria
• Mobile Meals
• Heat & Eat Meals

Dine Anytime

Winneshiek Medical Center offers "Dine Anytime," a program designed to give patients more control over what and when they eat during their hospital stay. It allows patients to order when hungry, after medication wears off, or tests or procedures have been completed. Increased food intake helps patients recover more quickly and fight infections. This "room service"-type dining is an excellent enhancement to patient care.

The "Dine Anytime" menu includes a full breakfast selection available all day, grill items, pizza, deli items, salads, entrées and desserts. It even offers a "Kids Corner" with kid-friendly cuisine such as grilled cheese, peanut butter and jelly and chicken strips. Visitors can dine with patients for just $5 per tray.

Patients can select from the menu, which designates heart-healthy and higher sodium items. If a patient selects a food item that is not consistent with the diet ordered by their doctor, the nutrition staff will help the patient make a different selection. The patient's meal will be delivered within 45 minutes of placing the order.

Patients may place their meal orders between 7:00 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day.

Winneshiek Medical Center Cafeteria

Patients' family members and other visitors are welcome to eat in the Winneshiek Medical Center cafeteria, located in the lower level of the hospital. The cafeteria is designed to reflect the hospital's overall friendly and inviting atmosphere. The cafeteria adjoins an outdoor patio area. Our menu provides selections for a variety of tastes.

Cafeteria is open Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 6:00pm
Entrées served:

8 to 10:15am
10:45 to 1:15pm
4:45 to 6:00pm

Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 6:00am to 3:00pm
Entrées served:

8 to 10:15am
10:45 to 1:15pm

Vending machines available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Location: Lower level

Mobile Meals

Winneshiek Medical Center Nutrition Services offers the Mobile Meals program for patients of Decorah unable to provide meals for themselves. The program provides a noon meal consisting of an entrée, a starch, vegetable, dessert and bread at a cost of $4.00.

The meal for the patient and spouse (if requested) are delivered Monday through Friday, except holidays. Community volunteers deliver meals in a covered, washable and reusable containers.

This program is designed for Decorah resident's requiring general or therapeutic diet, such as diabetic, low salt, etc. This short or long-term option is usually requested by the patient's physician after a hospital stay.

Participants with particular food allergies or dislikes are encouraged to order Heat & Eat meals on those days that offer undesired selections.

For information on the Mobile Meals program, call the Winneshiek Medical Center Nutrition Services Department at 563-387-3113

Heat & Eat Meals

Heat & Eat entrées are packaged and frozen meals, available through Winneshiek Medical Center Nutrition Services Department at a cost of $4.00 each.

Each meal consists of an entrée, starch, vegetable, bread, dessert and milk. A three day advanced notice is required and payment for the meal is due at the time of pick-up. The container is microwavable and oven-safe.

For information, call the Nutrition Services Department at 563-387-3113.