Food is Part of the Healing Process

11/19/24 • 20 min

Everybody eats. And patients, staff, and visitors at Valley are no exception. In celebration of the teams that make it all possible, we sat down with Jerry Roundy, Director Culinary and Nutrition Services to learn more about what happens behind the scenes to feed our hospital 7 days a week, 365 days a year!

In this episode you'll hear about:

How and why we redeisgned our approach to room service for those staying in-patient at Valley
How sustainability is a focus in our culinary and nutrition services
When you may want to speak to a dietician

And more!

Additional resources: Valley Medical Center | Cafeteria & Espresso Bars Valley Medical Center | Sustainability Initiatives Valley Medical Center | New Cancer Center

In this episode you'll hear about:

How and why we redeisgned our approach to room service for those staying in-patient at Valley
How sustainability is a focus in our culinary and nutrition services
When you may want to speak to a dietician

And more!

Additional resources: Valley Medical Center | Cafeteria & Espresso Bars Valley Medical Center | Sustainability Initiatives Valley Medical Center | New Cancer Center

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Learn About Thyroid Cancer

September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month and according to the National Cancer Institute, an estimated 44,000 in the US will be diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2024. In honor of this important recognition month, we sat down with Valley endocrine surgeon, Nicole Zern, MD to discuss how thyroid cancer is found, diagnosed, and treated.

If you are curious about what the thyroid does, when you might need to consult a specialist, and what treatment options are, this episode is for you!

More Resources:

Endocrine surgery at Valley

American Thyroid Association

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Emotional Eating: Bite-Sized Tips to Help You Find Balance

Stress and food – two things we all deal with, especially during the holiday season. On this episode of the We Are Valley Podcast, we’re exploring the connection between what we eat and how we feel. Valley psychotherapists Nancy Eveleth, LMHC, and Dani Dutro, LMHC, share insights on emotional eating, cravings, and simple, year-round strategies to build healthier habits.

Whether you’re navigating holiday stress or looking for tools to support your well-being any time of year, this conversation is packed with practical tips to help you find balance. More Resources:

Mayo Clinic article on disordered eating

Digital shareables on eating disordered - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Books with further information:

Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch

The Self Healing Cookbook by Kristina Turner

Books by Geneen Roth