Hospital recognised for healthy food optionsMidland Regional Hospital Tullamore has been rewarded for implementing healthier food options for staff and visitors. The Happy Heart Healthy Eating Award programme, run in partnership between the Irish Heart Foundation and the HSE’s Healthy Eating Active Living Programme, has led to numerous facilities adopting new cooking practices and transforming food choices over the last 25 years. Across 2020 and 2021, the initiative was implemented at 30 sites nationwide, supporting the health of over 24,000 staff, with their efforts recognised at the annual Happy Heart Healthy Eating Awards, hosted by the charity and the HSE. Nationwide the 2021 awards saw three facilities achieve the bronze standard, six achieved silver, including Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, and 21 were awarded gold. Health services facilities interested in the Happy Heart Healthy Eating Awards can find out more at hse.ie/healthyeatingatwork/ or irishheart.ie

Source: Irish Independent March 05, 2022 18:59 UTC