Spring Valley Hospital patients receive healthy meals delivered with a smile.

Omelets. Cream of broccoli soup. Roast pork. Rigatoni with garlic and herb sauce. Lemon meringue pie. These aren't the daily specials at your local gourmet restaurant.

These delicious foods are just some of the many choices available when you're an inpatient at Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center. Forget the jokes about bad hospital food. Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center's new At Your Request Room Service Dining Program allows patients to choose the foods they want, when they want them.

"People expect few meal choices, unappetizing food and a set meal time when they're in the hospital," says Mike Pry, General Manager of Food Services at Spring Valley Hospital. "But we've brought hospital food service to a whole new level. We're offering patients a wider menu and made-to-order meals to make their hospital stay more comfortable and njoyable."

It's all up to you
Patients at Spring Valley Hospital choose their meals from the At Your Request menu, which features a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items ranging from juices and soups to main courses and desserts. Dietitians are available to help those on restricted or modified diets with their selections.

Visitors are welcome to join patients for meals. They can buy food vouchers at the Courtyard Café and use them to "pay" for their At Your Request meals.

For more information about the new At Your Request Room Service Dining Program, call 853-3535.

More Culinary Delights

Visitors can enjoy a treat from Starbucks at Spring Valley Hospital.

You don't have to leave your taste buds at home when you visit Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center.

If you need your morning cup of coffee or a light snack, stop by the Starbucks kiosk in our admitting lobby. The kiosk offers specialty coffees, hot and cold drinks, and fresh donuts and pastries. You also can find tasty snacks and meals at our Courtyard Café. The Café features an extensive menu of fresh, made-to-order foods at reasonable prices. All Senior Advantage members enjoy a 10 percent discount at the Courtyard Café.

And if you want to eat with a family member or friend who is an inpatient at Spring Valley Hospital, you can buy a $5 food voucher at the Courtyard Café and order a meal through our At Your Request Room Service Dining Program.

Try These Easy, Delicious Spring Recipes!

Spinach and Strawberry Salad
1 bag fresh spinach, washed and cut
1 bunch fresh strawberries, washed and cut

Poppy seeds and sliced almonds

Dressing:
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
3/4 tbsp. dried onion
1/2 cup cider or balsamic vinegar
1 cup olive oil

Combine strawberries and spinach. Mix all dressing ingredients in a bowl and pour over strawberries and spinach. Top with poppy seeds and almonds.

Saucy Mexican Chicken
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 1/2 cups chunky salsa
14-ounce can pineapple tidbits, drained
12-ounce can corn niblets, drained
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. sugar
5-6 drops red hot sauce (optional)

Combine all ingredients except corn in a bowl and mix well. Cover and marinate chicken in the refrigerator for one hour. Transfer to a large skillet and heat on medium until bubbling. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce has reduced and thickened. Add corn and cook for five minutes. Serve over rice.

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