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May 29th was #NationalBiscuitDay, and several teams throughout our Southeast Division celebrated by competing in a Turkey Sausage Biscuit Challenge! The rules were simple: the turkey sausage needed to be made in-house, additional ingredients should be found in the participating kitchen, and all recipes had to be shared by National Biscuit Day. Recipes our brilliant chefs came up with included ingredients such as Fire Roasted Poblano Cream Cheese, Sriracha Aioli, Saffron Yogurt Honey, and Margarita Honey Butter Glaze. It was a tough decision, but our panel selected Santiago Lopez from the University of Miami Medical as the 1st place winner for his recipe of a Jalapeño Turkey Cheddar Biscuit, Pickled Onions, Pickled Radish, and Chipotle Mayo 😋 Congratulations to Chef Santiago & all of our amazing participants! Take a look at these photos to check out their mouthwatering creations.

Medium & Authority Magazine recently included our very own Chef Jason "Jay Z" Ziobrowski in their interview series "Chefs and Restauranteurs Helping to Promote Healthy Eating." This series aims to raise awareness on the importance of healthy eating by hearing from culinary professionals, such as Chef Jay Z. Some of his insights include buying local ingredients, emphasizing plant-forward options, and providing healthier choices for hospital guests. Check out the full interview here: https://bit.ly/3XUuMiw.

Chef Jeffrey Quasha, our Sr. Director of Culinary Innovation, recently joined the "Food-as-Medicine" panel at FoodService Director Online's Menu Directions Conference to discuss the role of food in a patient's healing journey. "Part of changing the perception of food as medicine starts with changing the perception of what food in a hospital truly is," Chef Quasha said. Hear from the full panel of experts and learn about how on-site foodservice can help reinforce the idea of food as medicine here: https://bit.ly/3L8BUA7 (📸: FoodService Director)

As #PrideMonth🏳️🌈 comes to a close, we are honored to spotlight Jason Watts, Director at Gadsden Regional Medical Center and Inclusion Ambassador at Morrison Healthcare. As part of our Diversity Inclusion Action Council (DIAC), Inclusion Ambassadors play a crucial role in promoting diversity and inclusion within our organization. When asked how he shows support for his team as a member of the LGBTQ+ community Jason said, "I try to be an easy ear and help show people to be themselves. If people truly love you for you, then nothing should stand in your way." To hear Jason's full response and learn more about his story, click here: https://lnkd.in/ewguuby5

Monosodium glutamate, otherwise known as MSG, is a flavor enhancer that has been the topic of discussions for years on whether or not including it in your diet causes side effects, such as headaches. Katherine Basbaum, a Clinical Dietitian at UVA Health, has some insight on the topic and shared her thoughts with The Washington Post. Learn more about MSG, its purpose, and if you should embrace it or avoid it here:https://lnkd.in/ezeZQcMN

As we wrap up #NationalSafetyMonth, we are proud to spotlight a few of our Regional Safety Champions, who play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of both our patients and frontline associates. By reinforcing safety rules and promoting best practices, these individuals help foster a culture of safety and protect our valued team members. Learn more about each of their best safety practices here: https://lnkd.in/egsXEESe

Craving the hottest summer flavors? 🍴 FoodService Director Online released their Magical Garden Party Menu Recipe Report, and it featured two recipes from Morrison Healthcare! Download the recipes for our Thai Peanut Chicken Satay Wrap and Fresh Vegetable Wrap with Black Bean Hummus here: https://lnkd.in/e-hcNBaz

As we celebrate #PrideMonth🏳️🌈, we are honored to spotlight Anastacia Shkan, Traveling FNS Director and Inclusion Ambassador at Morrison Healthcare. As a part of our Diversity Inclusion Action Council (DIAC), Inclusion Ambassadors play a crucial role in promoting diversity and inclusion within our organization. When asked about the importance of celebrating Pride Month and what it meant to her, Anastacia said, "A whole month of history, overcoming obstacles, and regaining basic human rights for simply existing deserves to be celebrated." To hear Anastacia's full response and learn more about her story, click here: https://lnkd.in/eBZ963Ya

Yendi Caraballo Lopez, M.S., RDN, and Director for Morrison Healthcare was featured in an article from EatingWell on the new Atlantic Diet and how it can help improve cholesterol. Yendi shares helpful insights on changing eating behaviors, becoming educated on the diet, and more! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/etArK6jG