Nutritional Services

The Nutrition Services Department at WMCA provides nutritious, well-balanced meals to patients, visitors, and staff. The Connection Café features fantastic daily specials and weekly cooking demonstration.

The Connection Café Open to Public

The Connection Café is located on the main floor of the hospital with operational hours as follows:

• Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Breakfast – 7:00 am to 10:30 am
• Lunch – 11:30 am to 4:00 pm

·         Saturday and Sunday 7:30am to 2:00pm

o     Breakfast – 7:30am to 10:30am

o     Lunch – 11:30am to 2pm

Vending machines are accessible 7 days a week and are located in the cafeteria.  The machines feature soft drinks and snack items including sandwiches and yogurt. Nutritional Services can provide guest trays for visitors for a small fee. The Department also provides special meals and room service for patients in our Birthing Center.

Nutrition Counseling/Medical Nutrition Therapy

WMCA’s registered dietitian/nutritionist is available to inpatients to provide medical nutrition therapy to help prevent or treat a wide variety of conditions including, but not limited to the following:

• Diabetes including Gestational
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Hypertension
• Hyperlipidemia
• Gastrointestinal disorders (celiac sprue, crohns, irritable bowel syndrome)
• Weight control

WMCA’s dietitian considers the patient's individual medical, social and lifestyle needs as well as food preferences when developing a plan to achieve both short and long term goals. Follow-up nutrition counseling is available to provide support for permanent lifestyle changes. Programs can be tailored to workplace needs, as desired.

Contact Us:

For more information or to reach WMCA’s registered dietitian, call (714) 533-6220, extension 5038 or 5041.