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Employee meet and greet

 Jan. 10, 2014

Each month, I meet with a small group of employees from food service, EVS, transportation and laundry to review the health system’s mission, vision and values and to talk about ways we can assist them in performing their jobs and improving the patie

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Adding variety to rice

 By Lindsey Ramsey on Jan. 10, 2014

Rice has long been a staple of menus, but the usual white and brown varieties aren’t cutting it anymore. 

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Wisconsin hospital serves local food items year-round

Jan. 09, 2014

The University of Wisconsin Hospital takes advantage of the nearby greenhouse for fresh fish, fruit and vegetables.

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Traffic light concept works for healthy eating, study says

Jan. 09, 2014

Massachusetts General Hospital's study included labeling healthy items green, less healthy items yellow and unhealthy items red.

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Catering revenue on the rise in colleges

Jan. 07, 2014

Though a large number of operators (45%) reported that their catering revenue stayed the same in the past year, there are some promising signs of growth in certain segments, according to The Big Picture.

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Beverages: Brewing up sales

By Kate Parham Kordsmeier on Jan. 06, 2014

Looking to expand your beverage portfolio? Consider specialty teas—a “no-brainer, as it’s an easy and inexpensive way to provide something local,” says Justin Johnson, executive chef at the Watertown Regional Medical Center, in Wis

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Sioux City hospitals open as warming centers for those in need

Jan. 06, 2014

Mercy Medical Center also will be serving free hot chocolate to help beat the cold.

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Wis. hospital hopes to expand its from-scratch cooking beyond patients and staff

Jan. 02, 2014

Watertown Regional Medical Center's staff hopes that local residents start enjoying its meals and cooking classes.

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The average hospital foodservice director

Jan. 02, 2014

We surveyed those individuals who are in charge of hospital foodservice operations and asked them to tell us about themselves. Hospital management operators were significantly more likely than other segments to hold the title of director of food and nutrition services, at 18%.

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Wash. hospital chef adds antibiotic-free meat to menu

Jan. 02, 2014

Nearly half of the meat purchased by Overlake Hospital Medical Center is antibiotic free.

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