Queensland healthcare system removes soft drinks from hospitals

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service has decided to phase out the sale of sugary drinks from its healthcare facilities.


Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, based in Queensland, Australia,  has decided to phase out the sale of sugary drinks from its healthcare facilities, according to an article on the Fraser Coast Chronicle website.

The transition has already started with new signs and informational posters replacing existing advertisements. The rest of the changes are expected over the coming months.

The decision means WBHHS sites will be fully compliant with the Department of Health's "Healthier Drinks at Healthcare Facilities" and "Healthy Food and Drink Supply" guidelines.

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Board Chair Peta Jamieson said the move would mean a changeover in drinks offerings from cafes, vending machines and mobile food services across hospital and health facilities.

Read the article.

 

 



April 16, 2018


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