Food is medicine: IWK receives hundreds of suggestions on how to change menu – CBC
New hospital menu to emphasize locally sourced foods, include more gluten-free and diverse options
Apr 18, 2025
The IWK Health Centre says it has been bombarded with feedback as it looks to overhaul its menu.
The Halifax hospital for women and children launched a survey in March, asking current and former IWK families to weigh in on the Dial for Dining food services.
It operates similar to room service at a hotel, allowing patients and their families to order off a menu around the clock.
Andrea Penney, the manager of food services, said she was shocked by the response. At least 900 surveys were completed before the deadline on Friday night.
“This shows how important nourishment is in the patient journey and what an impact it has,” she said. “We know that it’s one of the items that when you’re in hospital you can control.”
