New University of Wisconsin hospital holds open house to showcase healthy food prep, rooftop garden

 A new hospital to serve those who live on the east side of Madison and Dane County opened its doors to the public on Sunday.

Officials say the new UW Health at the American Center off Highway 151 is more than just a hospital. Staff will do cooking demonstrations and provide other activities for families to stay healthy. Plus, the building has a rooftop garden to supplement hospital foods.

"We're going to be growing our own herbs, fruits, and vegetables in that area, and then our culinary staff is going to use that to make the food for the patients and our visitors here," says president John Sheehan.