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2 min Leadership Mar 23, 2025

Lead with Empathy: Practical Steps from HHS Culinary Leader Sonya Ricks

What sets HHS culinary teams apart is the genuine care and connection they forge with patients. Sonya Ricks, a Culinary Director at Richmond Community Hospital, embodies this...

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2 min Leadership Mar 23, 2025

Lead with Empathy: Practical Steps from HHS Culinary Leader Sonya Ricks

What sets HHS culinary teams apart is the genuine care and connection they forge with... Read More
3 min Leadership Mar 23, 2025

Connecting with Your Team: A Foundation for Better Patient Care

The award of Non-Clinical Director of the Year to Jamare Dickerson, Executive Director of... Read More
3 min Feb 21, 2025

Chantelle Thomas: How Mentorship and Teamwork Led to Non-Clinical Director of the Year

We're thrilled to celebrate Chantelle Thomas, Culinary Director at Carlsbad Medical... Read More
3 min Leadership Feb 21, 2025

Leading Beyond the Kitchen: How Eduardo Gutierrez Builds Community Through Food

A Leader Beyond the Kitchen When Eduardo Gutierrez was approached to teach a cooking... Read More
4 min Leadership Feb 21, 2025

Leadership Secrets from Chelsee Bausley: The Power of Kindness and Drive

Some people wait for opportunities to come their way. Others, like Chelsee Bausley,... Read More
6 min Healthcare Jan 28, 2025

Behind the Scenes: How HHS’ Training Videos Are Shaping Culinary Success

Training is more than just an educational tool at HHS—it’s an investment in helping our... Read More
5 min Healthcare Jan 27, 2025

How Ivan Gray and HHS Leaders Are Using the Golden Cart to Build Team Spirit

Recognizing hard work and building a sense of community is key to a positive working... Read More
3 min Healthcare Dec 16, 2024

Celebrating a Culture of Community: How Our Danville Team Collected 500+ Pounds of Food in Food Drive

At HHS, giving back isn’t just something we do—it’s part of who we are. A perfect example... Read More
4 min Healthcare Dec 16, 2024

Staying Prepared: How JPS Achieved Zero EVS Findings Across 28 Hospitals

When the Joint Commission (TJC) surveyors arrived at JPS (John Peter Smith) Health... Read More
6 min Leadership Nov 25, 2024

The Blue Apron Award: Building a Culture of Excellence Through Recognition

At the heart of every great kitchen lies more than fresh ingredients and stellar... Read More
5 min Leadership Nov 25, 2024

Geovanni Torres: A Recruiter Making a Difference

When it comes to recruiting, one principle stands out in Geovanni Torres’ approach: Take... Read More
6 min Healthcare Oct 25, 2024

Ten HHS Accounts Named Among the Cleanest Hospitals in the U.S.

Every year, Becker’s Hospital Review compiles a list of hospitals with top-scoring HCAHPS... Read More