Food and Nutrition Services

973-579-8635

Your diet is an important part of your treatment. Newton Memorial Hospital makes every effort to provide nutritious, delicious meals that are prepared in accordance with your doctor's orders.

Newton Memorial Hospital has a full staff of registered dietitians to meet your nutritional needs during your stay. They will provide nutritional consultations for your treatment in the hospital and after you return home.

On your breakfast tray will be a printed menu for your selection of the following day's meals. For alternate items, such as Kosher and vegetarian foods, please call the nutrition Helpline at extension x5520. A schedule of approximate meal times is offered below for your convenience.

A schedule of approximate meal times is offered below for your convenience.

FLOOR

BREAKFAST

LUNCH

DINNER

2 Hussey

7:30

11:30

4:30

Maternity

7:35

11:35

4:35

Pediatrics

7:40

11:40

4:40

2 West

7:50

11:50

4:50

ICU

8:00

12:00

5:00

Mental Health

8:05

12:05

5:05

1 Hussey

8:10

12:10

5:10

Rehab

8:20

12:20

5:20

Nighttime Nibbles (our after-hours menu) offers sandwiches, salads, soups, beverages and snacks. Please ask your caregiver for the menu.

For visitors with special needs we offer complimentary guest trays. Please call the Helpline at extension x5520 one hour prior to the mealtime. There is also a Hospitality Shop offering a wide range of hot and cold foods and beverages. Daily specials are offered. The Hospitality Shop is open as follows:

Monday through Friday - 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday - 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

For the Hospitality Shop Menu please call extension x5050.

Complimentary coffee is offered in the Emergency Services Department and the Intensive Care Unit waiting areas. Vending machines with sodas and snacks are available near the Emergency Department waiting areas.

If your visitors wish to dine in the Newton area, a list of local restaurants is offered at the nursing station.

Our greatest wish is for your good health and speedy recovery. While you are here we will make every effort to make your stay comfortable.