| Physical Address: |
Weed Army Community Hospital
Room 495, 166 Inner Loop Road
Fort Irwin, CA, 92310
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| Business Hours: |
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Closed on Federal Holidays and
Selected Training Holidays.
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| Contact Information: |
24/7 Hospital Main Desk:
(COM) 866-957-9224 or
(DSN) 470-3114
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| The WACH Nutrition Care Division |
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The Weed Army Community Hospital Nutrition Care Division (WNCD) on Fort
Irwin provides information and outreach in support of Fort Irwin Soldiers
and beneficiaries to include safe, wholesome food production, nutrition
education and counseling, and nutrition consultation to installation
commanders and the community in support of readiness and health promotion.
In order to improve and optimize nutrition of the local population, the NCD
promotes and conducts individual and group nutrition assessments and
coordinates care for preventative health and disease management. Programs
include general nutrition education and specific problems such as obesity,
diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, failure to thrive, and
others.
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About the Army Body Composition Program (weight loss program) |
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All Soldiers enrolled in the ABCP will complete the Fit for Performance
(FFP) Program. FFP is the new weight loss program which is being implemented
at all military treatment facilities. The program consists of six group
counseling sessions covering topics such as planning meals, mindful eating,
performance nutrition and the psychology of weight loss.
For more information regarding the ABCP please review AR 600-9.
Nutrition counseling
Individual appointments are available for specific nutrition needs or
medical conditions and are accepted by referral from your health care
provider or self-referral.
Performance nutrition classes
Individual and group/team nutrition counseling and education to enhance the performance of Soldier Athletes. Whether it's training for a marathon, the APFT test or weight room gains, getting the proper nutrition is the key to improving your performance.
Community classes
The WACH Registered Dietitian is available to talk to community groups or
events on any nutrition topic desired such as healthy snacks for children,
weight management, eating on the go, and quick and healthy cooking
demonstrations.
WACH takes a proactive approach to Soldier and community health. A
number of MEDCOM programs are coordinated locally as well as programs
specific to Fort Irwin are promoted by the WNCD. To learn about these
programs click on the following links:
The Army Performance Triad Program
"Choose My Plate" Informational Campaign
Academy of Nutrician and Dietetics "Eat Right" Program
The HRC Operation Supplement Safety Campaign
What Army Health Looks Like: The Pocket Guide
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