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More than a chef coat: How Morrison Healthcare is making sustainable changes and challenging the perception of healthcare dining

Posted: 12/18/2024

If you visit some of Morrison Healthcare’s sites, you may notice that chefs aren’t dressed in the traditional white chef coat uniform. Instead, they’re decked out in sleek and stylish uniforms with vibrant accents. And these uniforms are practical too, with a zipper in front and a cool vent bag in the back to prevent overheating. But the real highlight of these chef coats is their climate impact. During a three-month period, Morrison Healthcare purchased 63,224 of these chef coats and effectively diverted 571,596 water bottles from the landfill. [more]

Mission Health and HCA Healthcare are proud to partner with Food Connection

Posted: 12/18/2024

Mission Health and HCA Healthcare are proud to partner with Food Connection. ABC13 spoke with Marisha MacMorran, Executive Director of Food Connection to learn more about how their partnership allows them to feed more people in need. [more]

Dietitians Featured in Public Sector Catering December Issue

Posted: 12/04/2024

In the US, Compass Group is recruiting registered dietitians to its healthcare arm Morrison to help patients get well faster and better, reports Amanda Baltazar. Registered dietitians account for more than a third of the leadership team at Morrison Healthcare, a division of Compass Group in the US, which is bringing huge benefits to patients. [more]

Healthy Thanksgiving Tips with Bridget Bowman, Clinical Dietitian at LCMC-East Jefferson

Posted: 12/03/2024

In a recent feature on FOX8, Bridget Bowman, Clinical Dietitian at LCMC-East Jefferson in New Orleans, LA shared tips for a healthier Thanksgiving, including advice for those who may need to monitor their blood sugar. [more]

Holiday Meal Preparation & Distribution at Vineland Inspira Medical Center

Posted: 12/03/2024

Around South Jersey, families of all sizes are preparing to celebrate the upcoming winter holidays. For many, this means elaborate spreads of foods and desserts. But, as anyone working to help solve issues of food insecurity will tell you, numerous families in South Jersey communities depend on donations from pantries, food drives and seasonal food initiatives. In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, members of many organizations and nonprofits prepared to assist those in need this season through meal distributions. [more]

Native American Heritage Month Spotlight: Theo Tom

Posted: 11/19/2024

As Associate Director of Food and Nutrition and an award-winning chef with Morrison Healthcare, which is part of the Compass Group family of businesses, Theo Tom‘s journey is one that intricately blends his Navajo culture, traditions, and deep love for food. “Being part of the Native American community means a lot to me – it’s a shared identity and a source of strength,” notes Theo. [more]