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Hospitals & Long-term Care

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MU Hospital embraces scratch cooking, technology

 Sep. 05, 2012

New chef working to make menu healthier and tastier.

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Mass. hospitals focus on buying local, composting

 Sep. 05, 2012

Two hospitals participate in healthcare "revolution."

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N.Y. hospital focuses on healthier fare

Sep. 04, 2012

Cardiologist lobbied for healthier options.

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Cafeteria Forums

Aug. 30, 2012

We offer a forum for our cafeteria patrons so that they can provide input regarding menu options, services, etc. It helps improve satisfaction and opens up communication, both positive and negative. We involve the kitchen staff. The forums are educational

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Wisconsin hospital chef remaking healthcare dining

Aug. 29, 2012

New name and garden transforming hospital foodservice.

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Positive Reinforcement

Aug. 24, 2012

We believe employees should be recognized for good behavior, so we started Caught in the Act of Being Good. Supervisors “catch” employees doing something that demonstrates teamwork or a caring behavior. That employee is given a card. The perso

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On Community Outreach Programs, for Becky Ellis

Aug. 23, 2012

Becky Ellis, senior director of dining and nutrition services for Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Va., says it’s her mission, as well as the hospital’s, to improve the health of the communities she serves. To that end, the nutrition department has

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Michigan hospitals use local fare to upgrade menus

Aug. 22, 2012

Dishes are now made to order instead of being prepared in large batches.

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Tenn. hospitals matching menus to healthy message

Aug. 20, 2012

Nutritional information now posted at cafeteria and in fast food locations.

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Cooking Therapy

By Becky Schilling on Aug. 17, 2012

Being in a hospital is difficult, especially for children, so Luby’s Culinary Services has created a new program to allow kids to have fun during their hospital stay. The program, the Chef’s Table, is offered at any hospital where the food man

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