Medical Nutrition Therapy
Nutrition has a significant impact on overall health and wellness. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is committed to providing patients with outpatient nutrition services to better understand the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of medical conditions. Our outpatient dietitian is eager to provide medical nutrition therapy services to the community here in Eastern Idaho.
Meet Our Registered Dietitian
Kristi Stickley, RD, LD, CHES, CSP
Meet our outpatient dietitian, Kristi Stickley. Her background as a Registered & Licensed Dietitian (RD, LD) and Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) offers a wealth of expertise to the IFCH medical team. She has a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University Idaho in Health Science, a bachelor’s degree from Idaho State University in Dietetics, and graduate certificate from completing a didactic dietetic internship.
She sees patients from infants to adults and treats an array of health conditions related to nutritional wellness. Kristi has a special place in her heart for children and is a board-certified specialist in pediatric nutrition. She loves helping others learn to balance good nutrition with enjoyment of food. She has been a registered dietitian nutritionist for 5 years, helping people achieve health and wellness through nutrition.
Kristi has lived in Idaho Falls for over 30 years and is committed to providing patients in our community with the best nutritional care.
Health Insurance Coverage
Health Insurance Coverage:
Insurance coverage for medical nutrition therapy by private insurance, Medicare and Medicaid plans is varied. Many health plans cover nutrition counseling for chronic disease prevention under Preventative Care. Dependent on your insurance plan, you may be able to receive nutrition counseling services at no cost to you. Our outpatient dietitian is in network with most major insurances. Before scheduling an appointment, contact your insurance company to verify coverage for medical nutrition therapy.
Sliding Fee Discount Program:
We offer a Sliding Fee Discount Program to provide low-cost nutrition services. This is available to all patients who qualify based on their annual household income and family size even if they have insurance.
Conditions We Treat
Outpatient Nutrition Services
- Weight Management (overweight or underweight)
- High Cholesterol and/or Triglycerides
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Disease
- Diabetes
- Prediabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Food Allergies or Intolerances
- Celiac Disease
- Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Diverticulosis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Prenatal and Postpartum Nutrition
Outpatient Pediatric Nutrition Services
- Celiac Disease
- Constipation
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Diabetes
- Diarrhea
- Feeding Difficulties
- Food Intolerances and Allergies
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Short Gut Syndrome (SBS)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Liver Disease
- Malabsorption
- Malnutrition and Failure to Thrive
- Obesity
Getting Started
What to Expect:
During individual counseling sessions, a registered dietitian will discuss your medical history and current eating habits and provide you with nutrition guidance based on the best available scientific research and your specific health needs. Depending on your individual needs, you may be scheduled for follow-up visits for additional nutrition education and support.
Your dietitian may help you make lifestyle changes in areas of meal planning, food preparation, physical activity, and more. Our goal is to help you create a sustainable nutrition plan that will work with you and your lifestyle for long-term health improvement, not to judge your food preferences or force you into a strict diet plan.
How to Schedule an Appointment:
A physician’s referral is required to see a registered dietitian. Contact your physician and request a completed referral to be faxed along with relevant medical history to (208) 528-1934. Once your referral is received, we’ll contact you to schedule your one-on-one nutrition appointment.
Please note, appointments are based on availability. Initial sessions are typically a one-hour visit. Follow-up visits generally last about 30 minutes.
Visit Us
Idaho Falls Community Hospital
Outpatient Nutrition Services
2327 Coronado St.
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Phone: (208) 528-1746
Fax: (208) 528-1934
