About Us

The Department of Food & Nutrition at Holy Name Hospital provides outpatient nutrition counseling services and support to people who wish to improve their nutritional health and habits. Our experienced and highly-trained dietitians are committed to educating people about the importance of eating well.

Meet our Dietitians
Holy Name Hospital dietitians, experts in food and nutrition, are educated, trained and credentialed to provide medical nutrition therapy. Each dietitian provides quality services including nutrition education and counseling. They promote good nutrition at health fairs, through various mediums and at community seminars. To make an appointment with a Holy Name registered dietitian, please call (201) 833-3112. To make an appointment with a certified diabetes dietitian, call (201) 833-7093.

Holy Name Hospital Registered Dietitians:

Dietitians Specialty Areas

Rochelle Alexander, R.D. Critical Care Nutrition

Debbie Bessen, R.D. Oncology (Cancer Center)

Rosa Chun, R.D. Digestive Disorders/Bariatrics

Erica Davenport, R.D. (eligible) Geriatrics/Heart Disease

Deb Davidson, R.D., CDE Diabetes

Galina Goldstein, R.D. Outpatient Counseling

Krystyna Miguel, R.D. Renal

Tamara Szwecki, R.D. Orthopedics/Pulmonary Disease

Outpatient Nutrition Counseling
For individualized counseling sessions such as diabetes management, weight control, cardiac guidelines and bariatrics, please call our Outpatient Dietitians at (201) 833-3112 to make an appointment. To make an appointment with the Certified Diabetes Dietitian, call (201) 833-7093.

Please note:

You must obtain a prescription from a physician.
The hospital charges a fee of $124 for an initial visit and $62 for follow-up visits.

Food & Nutrition Leadership:
Steve Tinney – Director of Food & Nutrition Services
Carmela Decker - Culinary Chef
Kathy Walsh, R.D.– Chief Clinical Dietitian

In This Section:

Healthy Weight Reduction Tips

Ask the Food and Nutrition Experts

On Eating Well

Heart Health

Healthy Recipes

Nutrition and Cancer Prevention