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Georgia Hospital 1st in US with Amazon 'walk-out' Store

Posted: 01/29/2024

Savannah, Ga.-based St. Joseph’s/Candler is the first health system in the country to open a retail market for staff and visitors that uses Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology. The store offers a variety of food items, and the technology automatically detects and charges customers for the items taken as they exit, eliminating the need to wait in line. St. Joseph’s/Candler partnered with its food service provider Morrison Healthcare on the effort. [more]

Science Behind Cold-Weather Food Cravings with Jamie Epting, RD

Posted: 01/26/2024

Did you know? There is science behind wanting more high-calorie comfort foods as temperatures get low. Jamie Epting, RD & System Director of Clinical Nutrition at St. Peter’s Health was featured in this Spectrum News segment revealing the science behind these cold-weather food cravings. [more]

A Look at the 2024 Health Trends with Registered Dietitian Melissa Keeney

Posted: 01/24/2024

Trending this year is mocktails instead of cocktails for January and beyond. Plus, what’s the top food for the new year? Hartford HealthCare Registered Dietitian Melissa Keeney with St. Vincent’s Medical Center joined Ann Nyberg on News 8 at Noon to discuss the benefits of decreasing alcohol and what people should keep in mind to stay on track for “dry January.” [more]

The Pros and Cons of Popular Dietary Supplements with Palina Lancaster

Posted: 01/23/2024

Many Americans consider dietary supplements to be the answer to their nutritional gaps. Why do so many people weave these pills and powders into their daily routines? And do the supplements truly hold the key to a healthier you? We spoke with Palina Lancaster, MS, RDN, LD, director of dining services and a registered dietitian at Morrison Healthcare, about the advantages and disadvantages of using dietary supplements. [more]

Morrison Healthcare Leads in Food Safety and Quality as the First in U.S. to Receive Global Food Safety Certification

Posted: 01/15/2024

The food service program at Morrison Healthcare-managed Mayo Clinic Rochester is the first in the U.S. to achieve the Safe Quality Food (SQF) global food quality and safety certification for the SQF Foodservice Code. The SQF certification is a globally recognized, rigorous food safety and quality program. Being the first in the country to earn this SQF certification reinforces Morrison’s company-wide commitment to upholding rigorous food safety standards and bringing a commitment to a culture of safety for patients and guests. [more]

St. Joseph’s/Candler First in U.S. to Open an Amazon Just Walk Out Technology-Enabled Store in a Healthcare Location, First to Offer Badge Payment Option for Employees

Posted: 01/11/2024

Foodservice at Candler Hospital is undergoing an exciting evolution, and Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology plays a critical role. In mid-2021, an existing hospital coffee shop was turned into a retail market – SmartBytes – to provide a 24/7 food option for Candler employees. The addition of Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology at SmartBytes creates a frictionless, cashless food market that’s accessible to both Candler employees and hospital visitors anytime. [more]