Teaming Up With Future Speech Therapist
To ensure optimal nutrition status is achieved or maintained, patients who suffer from swallowing difficulties require the expertise of a Registered Dietitian and a Speech Therapist. To strengthen this partnership, Registered Dietitians conduct a nutrition lecture for MUSC Speech students.
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Certified Nutrition Support Clinician Credentials
The National Board of Nutrition Support Certification developed a new credential, the Certified Nutrition support Clinical (CNSC) that is valid for all professional disciplines involved in nutrition support.  The CNSD credential identifies clinicians as qualified nutrition support providers.  Four (4) MUSC/ Sodexo Registered Dietitians successfully completed this new credential in May.     
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Sodexo Appreciation Day Celebration
June 17th marked the third annual Sodexo Appreciation Day.  Sodexo frontline employees were recognized across nation for their dedicated services.  The MUSC Dietetic Services Department honored their employees with a fun-filled carnival.
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Cafeteria Undergoes Renovation
Starting in May, the MUSC University Hospital cafeteria began undergoing a multi-phased renovation project.  The renovation plans feature a new cafetera entrance, expansion of cooking stations, new doctors' dining room and main dining area seating.  The project is projected to take four (4) months.
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MUSC Shows Support for"Go Red for Women" Campaign! 
Registered Dietitian, Amy Mendez, presented heart healthy eating seminar to businesses as part of National Heart Month
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Dr. Mark DeLegge Hosts Radio Interviews with G.I. Specialists
January 28, 2009As part of a joint effort between ReachMD and the American Gastroenterological Association, MUSC's Dr. Mark DeLegge was approached to host G.I.-related radio interviews with various national experts. 
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New Starbucks is Now Open!
The new Starbucks located in front of Ashley River Tower is now open for business!!
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Sodexo (MUSC) Graduates Students from the Culinary Foundation
Under the direction of Executive Chef Fred Bennett, ten (10) students graduated from the Culinary Foundations program.  The training program provides food preparers with the knowledge and skills to grow their careers through the Culinary Foundation.
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MUSC (Sodexo) Managers Receive Top Awards
Carrie Finch, MS, RD, CNSD (Neonatal Dietitian) received the "RD Reaching Above & Beyond Award" and Randy Teates (Retail Director), was the National District Coordinator Recipient at the Sodexo Southeastern Regional (Area 361) conference.
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MASPEN Announces New President
Congratulations to Amy Berry, MS, RD, CNSD who was recently announced as the new President for MASPEN (Mid-Atlantic Association of Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition)
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“Fat Tax” to Help Fight Childhood Obesity
The MUSC STOP Lite Vending program is being piloted in the vending machines at the entrance to the MUSC cafeteria.  Red, Yellow, and Green labels help the consumer know which snacks to avoid (red), which snacks to choose occasionally, and which snacks are healthier choices (green).  A 5 cent surcharge has been added to the “red” labeled items which will be used to fund MUSC’s children’s obesity program Heart Health. 
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Seinsheimer Cardiovascular Health Program (SCHP) Opens!
A  new  cardiovascular health program opened in September at  Ashley River Tower.  The center offers comprehensive cardiovascular exams, nutrition assessments, counseling, rehabilitation, weight management and exercise.
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