CM13A1- From Gardens To Greenhouses: Hospitals Grown Their Own
Learn how hospitals are growing food to supply their patients and cafeterias, and to connect with their communities. Hear from a hospital in Michigan whi has successfully built 3 hoop houses and cultivated nearly 20 acres of land on it's campus dedicated to improve the lives of patients while also educating people of all ages about growing, preparing and eating healthy foods. Learn about why the farm is using organic methods (ie free of pesticides, herbicides and other harmful chemicals) and how food is used in patient meals, the cafeteria, Joe's Java, healthy cooking classes and sold at the on-site farmers markets. The hospital has also connected the farm to patient therapy programs through its partnership with their eating disorder and rehabilitation clinics. Also hear about the novel Sow Healthy Intergenerational Garden, a public / private partnership between the Resolute Health Hospital System and various community entities including school districts, master gardening groups and local senior citizens. The program aims to building a healthier population by bringing together youth, senior citizens, educators and volunteers to learn how to grow, prepare and distribute nutritious, organic, sustainable foods and increase physical activity for all involved.
Speakers:
Ms. Hillary Bisnett - Michigan HFHC Program Director - Ecology Center
Ms. Kendall McGiffert RD, LD
Lisa McDowell, MS, RD, CSSD - Director of Nutrition - St. Joseph Mercy Health System - Pharmacy/Clinical Nutrition
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