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Health First Viera Hospital Serves Up Fresh, Flavorful Meals Far From Typical Hospital Food

Posted: 06/04/2026

For decades, “hospital food” has been shorthand for bland vegetables, soggy trays, and meals patients simply tolerate. But at Health First Viera Hospital, chefs are hand-breading catfish, grilling fresh salmon to order, and creating restaurant-style meals designed to nourish patients while changing perceptions about what hospital dining can be.The operation, managed by Health First in partnership with Morrison Healthcare, serves hundreds of patients daily while also handling over 10,000 café transactions each month.

Woman Changed Wedding Date and Got Married on Hospital Rooftop So Her Dad with Advanced Cancer Could Be There

Posted: 05/29/2026

A bride moved her wedding to the rooftop of Cleveland Clinic in Ohio after her father was hospitalized with health issues. Courtney Coccaro said having her father, John, walk her down the aisle was “the most important thing” to her. Members of Cleveland Clinic’s Intensive Care team helped decorate the rooftop, arrange the ceremony and assist Courtney’s dad so he could be present for the moment.

Recognizing Every Healthcare Team Member Behind the Patient Experience

Posted: 05/19/2026

May is a special time across the healthcare field as hospitals nationwide celebrate National Nurses Week (May 6 to 12) and National Hospital Week (May 10 to 16), recognizing the healthcare professionals and support teams who deliver compassionate, high-quality care every day.

Mayo Clinic’s Revamped Patient Meal Delivery Structure Brings More Timely Meals to Patients

Posted: 05/19/2026

Like many hospitals coming out of COVID-19, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota saw its patient feeding systems get consolidated due to a drop in intake. 

Mayo Clinic’s foodservice provider, Morrison Healthcare, adapted accordingly and was operating out of a single kitchen on the campus. As the time went on, however, and patient intake numbers began to climb again, they realized a change was needed to continue to effectively serve patients. So, the team looked at their options and decided to reactivate an underutilized kitchen, named Domitilla Kitchen, on the other side of the hospital that could support five additional patient units.

Chef Carlene Walker Featured as Winner of FoodService Director's Healthcare Recipe Contest

Posted: 05/19/2026

The winners of Foodservice Director’s 2026 Healthcare Recipe Contest are redefining what it means to serve delicious, nutritious, and globally inspired meals in onsite foodservice’s healthcare settings. Chef Carlene Walker’s Citrus garlic shrimp with Barilla love pasta can be found on slide 6!

Compass Healthcare named to Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work List for 15th year

Posted: 05/11/2026

Compass Healthcare is proud to share that it has once again been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare. This recognition marks the 15th consecutive year Compass Healthcare sectors have received this honor.  

Morrison Named Finalist in PR Daily’s 2026 Social Media & Digital Awards

Posted: 05/07/2026

PR Daily’s 2026 Social Media & Digital Awards honor the most innovative, strategic and results-driven work across a wide range of categories, including social media campaigns, video, influencer marketing, digital storytelling, analytics and more. These finalists exemplify the creativity, agility and insight required to succeed in today’s fast-moving digital landscape — raising the bar for the entire industry.

Morrison Healthcare named Finalist in 3 Categories of PR Daily’s 2026 Content Marketing Awards

Posted: 05/07/2026

This year’s finalists represent the very best in content innovation — campaigns, strategies, and storytelling that cut through the noise and deliver measurable impact. From compelling brand journalism to data-driven campaigns and purpose-led initiatives, these teams and organizations have demonstrated excellence in creativity, execution, and results.