Food is Medicine: Healing Through Medically Tailored Meals
Nearly one in five Medicare patients discharged from a hospital is readmitted within 30 days, at a cost of over $26 billion a year. Proper nourishment is critical to prevent hospital readmissions. Traditions’ Care Transition Meals provide patients with the crucial nourishment they need after discharge.​
​At Traditions, we believe that food is medicine. Our medically tailored meals ensure that patients transitioning from hospital to home, as well as those living with chronic medical conditions, receive the proper nourishment essential for their recovery and ongoing health.​
Our Care Transition Meals are designed to provide the vital nutrition needed to prevent hospital readmissions while being easy to prepare and delicious. Please note that these meals are tray-only, without additional components.
Our Medically Tailored Meals Offer
- Nutrient-Rich Ingredients: Each meal is carefully crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients to support recovery and overall health.​
- Dietitian-Approved: Our meals are designed and approved by registered dietitians to meet specific medical and dietary needs.​
- Chef-Designed: We combine nutritional science with culinary expertise to create meals that are not only healthy but also delicious.​
- Convenience: Our meals are easy to prepare, making them ideal for patients who need convenient and hassle-free meal options during their recovery and daily life.​
- Customization: We offer a range of meal options to cater to various medical conditions and dietary preferences, ensuring personalized nutrition care.​
- Quality Assurance: Prepared in our USDA-certified plants, our meals meet the highest safety and quality standards.​
Benefits of Medically Tailored Meals
- Reduces Readmissions: Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of hospital readmissions by supporting the body’s healing process.​
- Supports Recovery: Our meals provide the essential nutrients needed to aid recovery, boost immune function, and enhance overall well-being.​
- Manages Chronic Conditions: Tailored nutrition helps manage symptoms and improve the quality of life for individuals with chronic medical conditions.​
- Improves Compliance: Tasty and easy-to-prepare meals encourage patients to adhere to their dietary plans.​
- Enhances Independence: Convenient meal options help patients regain their independence as they transition back to their daily routines.​ ​
Serving a Broad Community
- Hospitals and Healthcare Providers: Partner with us to ensure your patients have access to nutritious meals post-discharge and for ongoing health management.​
- Home Health Agencies: Provide your clients with meals that support their health and recovery at home.​
- Individuals and Caregivers: Order meals directly for loved ones to ensure they receive the proper nutrition during their recovery and for managing chronic conditions.​