We're proud to welcome from New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ office, Kate MacKenzie, the Executive Director for the Mayor's Office of Food Policy. She and host David Gillan discuss the important work she and her team are doing for the health of the people of New York -- especially at New York City Health and Hospitals, where Sodexo teams are providing nutritious and delicious plant-based meals ..read more

In this episode, David Gillan discusses community outreach team leaders focused on addressing food insecurity at Augusta Health. They explore initiatives like the food pantry and food pharmacy, detailing how they reach participants through community events, referrals, and partnerships with providers. You'll hear about the challenges of screening for food insecurity and the importance of creating a supportive and respectful environment for participants in addition to the role Sodexo plays in supporting programs like the Food Pharmacy, providing healthy food demonstrations, and collaborating on ..read more

In this episode, David Gillan is joined by Dean Caruso of Yale New Haven Hospital to discuss the importance of healthcare resilience, emphasizing the need for efficient supply chain management, workforce sustainability, and financial cost containment in the face of challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic ..read more

Join us on a captivating journey through the world of nutrition and dietetics in this episode of "Powering Human Care." First, meet the remarkable Dr. Claudia Sealey-Potts, Director of the Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition program at the University of Texas Medical Branch, and an esteemed leader in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Dr. Sealey-Potts shares her inspiring journey, from her roots in Trinidad and Tobago to becoming a trailblazer in boosting the dietitian workforce. In our second segment, Dr. Jen Arts-Salvatore, the director of the Master's in Dietetics Online Program at the Uni ..read more

Experiencia® makes enhancing the patient experience proactive and simple. Using real-time insights, effective training for staff, and even engaging patients with mobile texting – Experiencia can relieve the pesky call light for nurses. How does it work? Listen as David Gillan is joined by 35-year healthcare veteran Gary Tomcik as they discuss Experiencia - the patient rounding tool changing the way patients experience their care.  ..read more

Can telenutrition provide the same level of service as person-to-person care? You may be surprised to hear the added benefits of telenutrition services for patients and staff alike. In this episode, David Gillan and Julie Branham, Sodexo Healthcare’s vice president of clinical nutrition, whose 30 years in the healthcare industry informs how she leads teams and supports healthcare providers in this new age of telecommunication within health care ..read more

Hospital security goes beyond locks on the door – attacks on hospitals put our patients’ information in real danger. Cybersecurity is becoming an integral element of technology management and requires specialized expertise. How secure is your hospital against cyber-attack? In this episode David Gillan is joined by Christopher Falkner, Senior Director of Digital Strategy & Cybersecurity to discuss the importance and process of protecting against cyber attacks ..read more

Healthcare is experiencing a patient care revolution. The patient experience directly impacts their care and outcomes – and it will determine the reputation of a hospital. What, then, can we do to ensure the patient experience is excellent? Listen as host David Gillan is joined by Jen Lorenz, Chief of Patient Experience for University Hospitals and Sodexo Vice President of Operations , Mary Rohde, to discuss the latest in patient care ..read more

You’ve heard of food deserts. Have you considered the impacts of food swamps? Alongside Sodexo, hospitals are intervening for the health of their communities. Listen as host David Gillan is joined by Afaf Qasem of Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare and Anne Leach from University Hospitals to discuss proactive measures to address food insecurity ..read more

Cordialis Msora immigrated to the United States and immediately confronted the challenges of living in a food desert, with limited access to nutrition resources. Now she’s a registered dietitian and major advocate for both healthcare providers and patients. Powering Human Care starts with ensuring people have the resources they need to achieve health equity. How do we give everyone a fair shot at healthcare? Tune in on Feb 21st as we release the full episode to find out.  ..read more