Nutrition & Wellness Programs
At SSM Health, our registered dieticians give you support and guidance by tailoring healthy eating plans to your individual goals and health concerns, including:
- Weight loss
- Diabetic diets
- Cholesterol restrictions/fat restrictions
- Sodium restrictions
- Gluten-free diets
- Lactose-free diets
- Sports nutrition
- Balanced nutrition for all ages
Most insurance plans are accepted for nutrition services. Please check with your insurance company to verify your coverage.
Our team of SSM Health registered dietitians and exercise physiologists are here to support you on your weight loss journey. Contact us today to learn more about our services.
HealthSmart Clinical Weight Loss Program
with SSM Health Monroe Clinic Medical Group
HealthSmart is a clinical approach to weight loss: bypassing fad diets and focusing on evidence-based practices and accountability. Here are some details about the program:
- HealthSmart is a year-long program
- Participants meet with a clinical dietian once a week for the first four weeks, then every other week, and finally once a month for the final six months
- Meetings focus on:
- developing a personalized plan
- how to practice healthy eating in "real life"
- setting realistic and measurable goals
- identifying support tools and resources
- how to find strength and motivation
- A referral from a primary care provider is required
- Coverage by insurance varies by the insurance plan
How do you get started?
Contact your primary care provider. If you are in need of a primary care provider, use our provider finder to locate a provider near you.
NExT (Nutrition Exercise Training Program)
SSM Health, in collaboration with the Felician Wellness Center, offers a Nutrition Exercise Training program called NExT. This successful program has changed thousands of lives for the better since it first began in 2010.
The NExT Program meets twice a week for six consecutive weeks, with an emphasis on exercise and portion control as a means of weight loss and management at the Centralia Recreation Complex in Centralia, Illinois and the YMCA of Jefferson City in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. A new session is offered every two months.
Although the program will result in weight loss, the primary goals are to promote behavior changes and to give you the resources and knowledge you need to meet your personal goals for health and wellness.
Above all, the NExT Program will be entertaining, informative, and will provide many opportunities for you to network with others who may have similar experiences.
The course is taught by certified wellness coaches and each session will include education, an activity, an exercise period, and a time for participants to meet with the instructors in one-on-one settings.
For more information or to sign up for NExT please contact the Exercise and Wellness Coordinator at 618-532-6427.
The Wellness Center
The Wellness Center at SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis has exercise physiologists to help you plan and achieve a healthy lifestyle. These experienced professionals specialize in cardiac and respiratory disease management and are ready to guide you towards a healthier, more active future. The Wellness Center features:- Cardio equipment – Treadmills, elliptical trainers, recumbent steppers and stationary bicycles.
- Strength training – Full-circuit weight training and free weights.