Nutrition Counseling / Medical Nutrition Therapy
The Nutrition Center at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital offers individual Medical Nutrition Therapy for clients. Group sessions are also available for diabetes self management education.
The BMH dietitian considers the patient's / client's individual medical, social and lifestyle needs as well as food preferences when developing a plan to achieve both short and long term goals.
Medical Nutrition Therapy is available for the following conditions:
- Diabetes and Pre Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes
- Obesity and Weight Management
- COPD
- Malnutrition
- Diverticulosis or Diverticulitis
- Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Food Allergies
- Cardiac Disease
- Celiac Sprue
- Cancer
- Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol or high triglycerides)
- Hypertension
- Renal Disease
The Diabetes Self Management Education Program at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association. Please click here for more information.
Staff:
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Peg Canal-Wittler MS, RD, CD, CDE
Nutritionist - Registered Dietitian
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital - Ground Floor
17 Belmont Ave
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone: 802-257-8265
For appointments call: 802-257-3145 |
| Joined Clinical Staff: |
1992 |
Education:
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MS of Nutrition, University of Massachusetts
Dietetic Internship, Massachusetts General Hospital
BS of Nutrition, University of New Hampshire |
| Certifications: |
Certified Diabetes Educator
Certified Dietitian State of Vermont |
Professional Memberships:
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American Dietetic Association
American Diabetes Association
Vermont Dietetic Association
ADA Weight Management Practice Group
ADA Diabetes Care and Education Practice Group |
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Carrie Quimby, MOE, RD, CD
Nutritionist - Registered Dietitian
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital - Ground Floor
17 Belmont Ave
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone: 802-257-8889
For appointments call: 802-257-3145
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| Joined Clinical Staff: |
2005 |
| Education: |
BS Foods and Nutrition, University of New Hampshire
Masters Nutrition Education, Keene State College
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| Certifications: |
Adult Weight Management |
Professional Memberships:
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American Dietetic Association
Vermont Dietetic Association
New Hampshire Dietetic Association
ADA Weight management Practice Group
ADA Cardiovascular and Sports Nutrition Practice groups |
