Good nutrition is key to good health and an important part of your treatment. Your doctor may order either a regular diet or a special diet suited to your needs or medical condition. If you have any questions about why you are on a special diet, ask your nurse or doctor.

Each day on your breakfast tray, we’ll give you a menu to fill out for the following day’s meals. A food service representative will collect your menu selections between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Remember: The food choices you make today will be served to you tomorrow.

If you have special requests due to cultural, religious or personal preferences such as snacks, kosher, vegetarian or gluten-free meals, or guest trays, just ask your nurse to notify the Food and Nutrition Department.

If you are out of your room for a procedure or test when meals were served, ask your nurse if you are allowed to eat. The nurse will call for the meal to be delivered to you.

In addition to regular meals, our diabetic patients typically receive a snack to eat at bedtime to ensure proper blood glucose levels.

Methodist Hospital has been caring for South Philadelphia since 1892. For a physician or referral, please call 1-800-JEFF-NOW, or use the online appointment request form. To schedule tests or procedures, call 215-952-1234.