Wisconsin hospital offering healthy local food choices

Sauk Prairie Healthcare sources 50 percent of their locally


Sauk Prairie Healthcare in Baraboo, Wis., sources 50 percent of their locally and attracts diners from outside the usual hospital sphere, according to an article on the Baraboo News Republic website.

“Our cafeteria has a bistro-café feel. Windows, walking trails and nature surround diners. We have people from the community who come to have meals just like it’s a restaurant, even if they aren’t visiting for medical reasons,” said Amy Miller, nutritional services director, in the article.

Sourcing locally more monitoring and planning, especially in a hospital setting.

Sauk Prairie Healthcare defines local as owned and produced within Wisconsin. The hospital looks at the effort as a way to support the local economy, serve food that is fresher, increase food quality and keep prices low.

Read the article.

 



May 24, 2017


Topic Area: Food Service


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