MT. EDGECUMBE HOSPITAL.

PositionInside Alaska Business March 2018

As part of Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital's (MEH) overarching goal to provide the best care possible to individuals receiving medical care at MEH, the Hospital Nutrition staff, in partnership with food service contractor NMS, recently made traditional food options available to inpatients. New food options include local game, seafood, plants, and berries. Adding traditional foods to the hospital's menu required coordination with more than one Alaska State agency including the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Fish and Game.

"As a team, we truly believe that the food we serve, and the hospitality we provide aid in the healing process. NMS is proud to prepare traditional foods that bring comfort to Mt. Edgecumbe patients, and we are committed to doing so," said Lexie Smith, NMS Chef Manager at Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital. "The menu is meant to engage our guests, honor tradition, and...

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