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New York hospital adds new room service program

 Feb. 19, 2014

The Phelps Memorial Hospital Center menu for patients is getting closer to resembling room service than hospital food.

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Eskenazi Hospital opens in Indianapolis

 By Paul King on Feb. 19, 2014

Wishard Hospital, which graced Indianapolis for 150 years, is no more. In its place is a sleek 350-bed medical center.

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New Mass. law to require large institutions to recycle food waste

Feb. 19, 2014

New state law will require large institutions to recycle food waste.

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"Neighborhood" model need grows in LTC

Feb. 05, 2014

Foodservice operators in LTC facilities are anticipating a shift in resident care from a medical model to a "neighborhood" model.

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Penn. hospital to provide bagged lunches for Highlands Meals on Wheels

Jan. 15, 2014

Allegheny Valley Hospital, in Harrison, will provide lunches to Meals on Wheels while its kitchen is being repaired.

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Morrison Healthcare and Crothall Healthcare get a brand makeover

Jan. 15, 2014

Both Compass Group companies will receive new chef coats and uniforms, websites and marketing materials, where needed.

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Unstaffed c-store grows hospital business

By Paul King on Jan. 15, 2014

Giving employees access to foodservice when your cafeteria is closed has long been a challenge for foodservice operators, particularly in hospitals, where there are employees working around the clock. Vending is always an option, but it usually is not per

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Minn. hospitals see food improvements

Jan. 15, 2014

Room service for hospital patients is a hit at many Minnesota hospitals.

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Visual trays

Jan. 10, 2014

We offer color-contrast trays with meal orders to better assist visually impaired patients and enhance their dining experience. The trays help the patient see the outline and location of items, such as silverware, drinking cups and plates. 

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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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