Clinical Nutrition Services - Driscoll Children's Hospital Spanish 361-694-5000 361-694-5000 Careers About Price Transparency News MyChart Clinical Nutrition Services Fueling Children’s Health Nutrition is an important component of healthy living for children and adults alike. Some children need a little extra help to achieve healthy growth. That's why we have a dedicated team of experts to help navigate the nutrition challenges of specific conditions and illnesses. Registered Dietitians Driscoll Dietitians work with your child’s medical team to provide high-quality care in both the hospital setting and Specialty clinics. Services may include formula mixing instructions, weight management counseling, specialized nutrition education, tube feed support, nutrition-focused physical examinations, resource coordination and much more. Each Dietitian follows evidenced-based practice to provide medical nutrition therapy in compliance with national and state standards. Our qualified Clinical Nutrition Team conducts care for a broad spectrum of acute and chronic conditions throughout the Driscoll Health System, particularly with the following specialty practices: Diabetes and Endocrinology Nephrology Pulmonology Gastroenterology Hematology & Oncology Psychiatry Neurology Cardiology Rheumatology Neonatology Important note: In order for your child to see a Dietitian, they must see a specialty doctor first. Nutrition Education Read on to learn more about all our Food and Nutrition Team has to offer: Feeding Through Your Child’s First Year Nutrition Education Pediatric Malnutrition and Failure to Thrive Toddler Nutrition Weight Management Additional Driscoll Children's Food Services Food & Nutrition Services Mom’s Place - Breastfeeding Support Formula Room Licensing & Accreditation To wear the title of Registered Dietitian, each team member has completed all training requirements and passed the registration exam presented by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. All are licensed to practice in the state of Texas and complete required training and continuing education to maintain credentials. Several of our beloved Dietitians have expanded their expertise by achieving specialty certifications from a nationally recognized board. References Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Texas Department of Licensing & Registration (TDLR) The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Dietary Guidelines for Americans Sidebar Clinical Nutrition Services Locations Refer a Patient Seamless Specialist Care Visit all your child's specialists in one trip to Driscoll Children's Hospital. Contact any of our specialty clinics to schedule a convenient one-day visit to all your child’s specialists. Call 361-694-5000 or your specialty clinic. Clinical Nutrition Services Locations Driscoll Children's Hospital, Corpus Christi 3533 S. Alameda St. Corpus Christi TX 78411 (361) 694-5000 24hrs Miracle Stories Together, Against All Odds Our experts put their passion to work every day, helping kids defy incredible odds on their health journeys here at Driscoll. Read More Miracle Stories A Forever Family In the Driscoll PICU, baby Allie found the attention and care she needed to thrive—and the people who would become her parents. Every Step of the Way For 18 years, Driscoll’s care helped Elisabeth continuously reach unexpected milestones—including graduation. Getting Back on Track Preston suffered a life-threatening brain injury at 23 months. But with Driscoll—nothing would stand between him and recovery. An Unstoppable Drive At 6 months old, John J. started seeing specialists at Driscoll—sharing his big personality and achieving even bigger goals. Language