National Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week
The week of October 4-10, 2010, is recognized as National Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week. Beginning in 1985, the U.S. Congress declared that the first week of each October would be a national time to recognize the integral role that foodservice staff has in helping the employees and patients of healthcare facilities stay well-nourished and healthy. Today the importance of excellent nutrition has been established and documented, but it is even more critical to those individuals in healthcare facilities. This week is an excellent opportunity to recognize and thank those dedicated individuals who provide food and nutrition services in healthcare.
