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The Healthy 15

From farmers’ markets to educational sessions with dietitians and labeling better-for-you options, creating a comprehensive wellness program encompasses a whole host of tactics. This month we showcase 15 operations that are at the forefront of creating a healthy foodservice environment for both their employees and guests. These 15 operations were selected from nominations across all market segments.

Operations

Video motivation

After 30 years of covering association conferences for three magazines, I’ve encountered two types of motivational speakers.

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Ban the scan? Biometrics come under fire

Some school districts think biometrics are a key to faster lunch service. But not everyone believes the technology is worth the risks.

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Making more than the minimum

We had a little excitement this week near our corporate office in Chicagoland. More than 100 protesters were arrested Wednesday on the grounds of McDonald’s corporate headquarters, just down the road in Oak Brook.

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Army, Navy hospital consolidation nearly complete

When the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRCC) released its recommendations in 2005, military bases weren’t the only facilities on the list.

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Glove up or not?

If you gathered a group of chefs together for a spirited conversation, what do you think would be the topic that would generate the liveliest discussion? The hottest food trends? GMOs in foodstuffs? Pros and cons of salt?

People

Justin Johnson: "Scratch"-ing the surface

Justin Johnson has revived the foodservice department at Watertown Regional Medical Center by transforming the mindset of staff from "factory mentality" to a "thoughtful relationship" with food.

Design

A face-lift for Homestead Village Café

When Homestead Village, a retirement community in Lancaster, Pa., decided to enlarge its main dining room, it took the opportunity to meld two cultures—younger baby boomers who wanted casual dining and older residents who preferred a more formal setting.

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A changing dynamic

If you want to know how dramatically the healthcare model is changing in long-term care, start with the wine. At least, that’s what Rich Daehn says.

Workforce

The Affordable Care Act is law: Now what?

Obamacare has taken effect, but many institutions and contractors are still evaluating its impact.

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Soda Jerks?

Is not paying for an 89-cent refill just cause for a federal citation?

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Niagara University to help enhance hospital’s foodservice program

Administrators at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center have turned to an old partner to give them a new perspective on the hospital’s foodservice program.

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