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Minn. hospital invests in composting

 Oct. 03, 2012

Program has saved the hospital about $2,000 a week.

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Food Drive

Sep. 28, 2012

Our registered dietitian team sponsored a food drive in collaboration with M.E.N.D. (Meet Each Need with Dignity). Our goal was to raise awareness of food insecurity and support our local food bank. Barrels were placed at the entrance of our bistro for do

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Patient Choice

Sep. 25, 2012

We use a four-week cycle menu. In order to give our patients more choices, we give every patient a copy of the upcoming menu in a leather-bound cover. We have different menus for those with diet restrictions. Every menu has alternative items like a stuffe

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NYC's Bloomberg looks to improve hospital food

Sep. 25, 2012

initiative will ban fryers, require leafy greens as an option and focus on offering healthy snacks.

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Hospital president defends emergency room junk food

Sep. 20, 2012

Says people prefer unhealthy food during crisis.

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Cooking Contest

Sep. 14, 2012

With the help of one of our brokers we held a cooking contest. Each of the network’s 12 directors and one of their cooks prepared two recipes. They all had access to the same ingredients. All the recipes will be on our new menu, and the winning team

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Hospital café becomes beloved community restaurant

Sep. 13, 2012

Former patients and area residents regularly visit hospital just for food.

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NYC caps legal size of sugared drinks at 16 ounces

Sep. 13, 2012

Ban passes despite opposition from city residents.

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Eric Sieden

Sep. 07, 2012

Eric Sieden, director of food and nutrition at Plainview (N.Y.) Hospital, effectively manages his staff and has great rapport with his supervisors and staff, according to Margie Pemberton, associate executive director, ancillary services for the system. S

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Foodservice Changes Equals Satisfied Patients

By Emily Rogan on Sep. 07, 2012

Instead of three scheduled meals delivered to patients whether they’re hungry or not, many hospitals across the country are switching to cooked-to-order, personalized tray service, an integral step toward overall improved patient satisfaction. Foods

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