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University HealthSystem Consortium Selects Sodexo to Provide Food and Nutrition Services

Date:5/7/2009

OAK BROOK, Ill., May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) today announced that it has awarded a 3-year agreement to one supplier, Sodexo Inc., based in Gaithersburg, Md, for food and nutrition services. The agreement, which has 2 optional 1-year renewal periods, became effective on May 1, 2009.

Sodexo is a leading provider of comprehensive management solutions for food and nutrition services to hospital patients, staff, and visitors. Services are focused in 5 key areas:

On-site management: Professional manager(s) placed at the facility
Food management process: Menu engineering and comprehensive buying program
Patient dining: Customizable, computerized 5-star menu
Retail concepts and brands: Signature and national brands include vegetarian, ethnic, regional, and wellness cuisine
Clinical nutrition: Registered dietitians to formulate and implement nutrition programs

The scope of services and areas of focus are customized based on the individual needs of each UHC member.

UHC's Cindy White, vice president of Operations & Supply Optimization services, says, "Sodexo provides outstanding value for UHC members. They meet the ethical, cultural, and nutritional needs of patients, staff, and visitors. Their management programs make it easier for hospital staff to stay focused on the well-being of patients."

"Sodexo is proud to partner with UHC to enhance the patient experience through both clinical and operational excellence. With the addition of Food and Nutrition Services to our UHC agreement, UHC members now have access to a wider range of industry-leading services that are customized to meet their individual needs," said Patrick Connolly, health care market president and chief operating officer for Sodexo.

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