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Boston TV gives hospital cafeterias low marks

 Nov. 19, 2014

Boston is home to many of the nation’s best hospitals, but the I-Team discovered some of these institutions may not always be as careful with the food they serve as they are with patient care.

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Healthy Hospital Compact takes effect in Colorado

 Nov. 19, 2014

According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, one in five adults in the state are obese, and one out of every seven children are.

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Healthcare FSDs offer sound advice

By Paul King on Nov. 19, 2014

In a style similar to FSD’s popular “Steal This Idea” section, the directors shared a number of ideas for generating revenue, cutting costs, training employees and improving morale.

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Scotland considers requiring nutritional meals in hospitals

Nov. 19, 2014

The health secretary said: "Scotland has led the way in the UK when it comes to developing and monitoring standards for nutritional care and catering in hospitals.

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Compass concepts find new life in new hospital

By Paul King on Oct. 22, 2014

When Northwestern Healthcare, in downtown Chicago, decided to close Café 251 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital earlier this fall, it made a strategic move that not only salvaged the cafeteria’s two most popular stations but also helped draw customers to another venue on the campus.

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Russell Medical Center closes cafeteria for renovation

Oct. 15, 2014

The hospital will have the kitchen open to feed patients and offer a few carry out items for employees, but will have no dining for the public.

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Hospitals dig into sustainable seafoods

Oct. 15, 2014

Hospitals' economic activity represents close to 18 percent of the gross domestic product, meaning their purchasing could be a driving force in the sustainable food movement, says Pryor.

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Ohio hospital gets cafeteria, menu face-lift

Sep. 17, 2014

Bill Gill was taken slightly aback as he entered the newly renovated Coshocton Hospital cafeteria Monday morning.

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Colorado hospital brings food to the desert

Sep. 17, 2014

Saint Mary-Corwin Medical Center wants their neighbors in Bessemer to eat more fresh fruits and veggies, but that can be difficult if you can't drive to the grocery store.

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New York hospital launches initiative to help Chinese patients

Sep. 17, 2014

New York Hospital Queens is trying to keep pace with the borough’s changing demographics by launching a new initiative aimed at helping Chinese patients feel more at home in a medical setting.

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