Chef's Table in Omaha
There's nothing more fun than a night out with the girls, great food and someone else doing the dishes. Sprinkle in a little fun with fellow survivors and you have an award-winning recipe. Fill-up on nutrition information as a registered dietitian who specializes in oncology nutrition, dispels the myths of nutrition and cancer and our healthy cooking expert will stir up something special during a cooking demo.
At the conclusion of this deliciously fun evening, participants will be provided with all the ingredients needed to make the recipe demonstrated and tasted so you can make it at home. Bon Appetite!
Additional Information:
Omaha Chef's Table, October 2nd, at Metro Community College!
Lincoln Chef's Table, December 3rd, at the April Sampson Cancer Center!
Space is limited and registration is required.
This program and the take home bag are complimentary to breast cancer survivors in NE & Western IA and is made possible by our many generous donors.
Meet Our Experts
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Gina is a registered dietitian and licensed medical nutrition therapist who specializes in oncology nutrition. Whether working with patients before, during or after their cancer treatments, Gina strives to go above and beyond for them and their families. She believes it’s especially important that they feel acknowledged and remembered throughout their care at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center.
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Melanie is a registered and licensed dietitian at Cancer Partners. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in nutrition from Illinois State University. Upon completing an internship at the University of Iowa Hospital, she continued on to work as a clinical dietitian for six years. After relocating to Miami, Florida she continued as a clinical dietitian at Mt. Sinai Hospital while working toward a Master’s degree in Nutrition Education. In 2008, she took time away to raise their children and complete an MS Ed.
As a dietitian, Melanie provides patients with medical nutrition therapy. Through evaluation and nutritional diagnosis, she can provide patients with a nutritional plan that can optimize weight maintenance and improve their quality of life.
