Our Lady’s Hospital awarded Bronze Happy Heart Award

The Irish Heart Foundation has awarded the Bronze Happy Heart Award to Our Lady’s Hospital, Manorhamilton in recognition of the ongoing work at the hospital to promote healthy eating in the workplace.

The aim of the awards program is to assist workplace restaurants to adopt healthier cooking practices and provide healthier food choices.

Niamh Gallagher, Catering Manager, Our Lady’s Hospital said, “We were absolutely delighted to receive the Bronze Happy Heart award. This award recognises the commitment and hard work of Our Lady’s Hospital to ensure that the food we provide to patients and staff meet the Healthy Eating Guidelines set out by the Irish Heart Foundation and the Department of Health.

“There is a strict criteria set out for us to follow in order to be able to apply for the award and our catering department was assessed by an independent dietician. The assessment looked at the overall food choice, service counter layout, food preparation practices, calorie posting, portion sizes and measures taken to reduce fat, sugar and salt and increase fibre fruit and vegetables. We use fresh produce and all our sauces are served on the side. Our aim is to enable our patients and staff to make healthier choices and recognise the benefits of healthy eating.

“The award is not about calories or dieting but rather raising the awareness of good healthy food to promote long term good health and a happier and healthier workforce.”

Grainne McCann, Hospital Manager, Sligo University Hospital said, “This award recognises the hard work of the catering team in promoting healthy lifestyles including a healthy diet for patients and staff.

“The catering team deliver a strong dining experience, from food preparation to food service and I would like to congratulate all staff involved for their ongoing commitment and dedication which culminated in receiving this award.”
 

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Our Lady’s Hospital has been awarded the Bronze Happy Heart Award from the Irish Heart Foundation in recognition of the ongoing work at the hospital to promote healthy eating in the workplace. From left, Tara O’Hagan, Catering Attendant; Angela Hunt, Catering Attendant; Niamh Gallagher, Catering Manager; Ciara McManus, Chef 1 and Eamonn Harrison, Catering Attendant.