Watertown Regional Medical Center in Waterford, Wis., recently built a 36,000-square-foot addition includes a renovated kitchen and dining area called Harvest Market Kitchen and Bistro, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management website.
The project also included a new patient-centered emergency department and obstetrics department and a rehabilitation area called Wellness Works.
The Wellness Works area offers fitness programs, nutritional counseling, health screenings for community members.
The food services operation focuses on a locally grown, sustainable menu that promotes a healthy lifestyle for patients and the community. The kitchen includes fresh food prep areas to handle fresh produce, whole chickens, fish and meats.
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