Registered Dietitian Philip Smith Joins Oswego Health

Posted on October 15, 2024

Philip Smith

(Oswego, NY – October 15, 2024) Oswego Health is pleased to announce the addition of Philip Smith, MA, RD, as a new Nutritionist, enhancing our commitment to providing exceptional nutrition counseling services to our community. With a robust educational background and extensive experience, Smith is well-equipped to support individuals on their journey to better health through nutrition.

Smith is a Registered Dietitian (RD), credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration after passing the rigorous registration exam. He holds a Master’s degree in Nutrition Science from Syracuse University, where he achieved a perfect GPA of 4.0. His academic excellence is complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Nutrition, also from Syracuse University, and he has received numerous awards including the Certificate of Merit from the New York State Assembly.

Before joining Oswego Health, Smith completed a comprehensive dietetic internship that included diverse experiences in clinical nutrition, community education, and food service management. His roles have ranged from conducting nutrition assessments and counseling patients in acute care settings to providing community-based nutrition education for mothers and families. His work at institutions such as Iroquois Skilled Nursing Community and Upstate University Hospital further honed his skills in providing tailored nutrition plans to meet individual needs.

At Oswego Health, Smith will offer personalized nutrition counseling for inpatients, outpatients, and community members. Our services include the use of advanced technology, such as an indirect calorimeter, which allows for accurate measurements of resting metabolic rates to help tailor caloric intake plans for weight management and overall health improvement.

For more information about nutrition counseling services or to schedule an appointment with Philip Smith, MA, RD, please call 315-349-5679. Telemedicine options are also available upon request.

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About Oswego Health:

The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to be Oswego County’s largest private employer. More than 1,300 employees spread throughout its 18 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 132-bed community Oswego Hospital, a 32-bed psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community.  The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County, as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services, and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, the healthcare system includes Oswego Health Medical Practice, a multi-specialty medical group offering the community accessible, high-quality healthcare. 100+ physicians and advanced practice providers offer an extensive array of services across CNY, including primary care and specialty care in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, general surgery, urology, and bariatrics; for more information about Oswego Health, visit www.oswegohealth.org.

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