RFK Jr hails first US hospital to promise healthier meals: 'We have a template'

Tampa General Hospital in Florida became the first U.S. hospital to sign the 'Make Hospital Food Healthier' pledge, committing to serve more nutritious meals. The hospital partnered with chef Geoffrey Zakarian to overhaul its menu using the 'food is medicine' concept, resulting in a 53% increase in perceived food quality and more patients finishing meals. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins attended the event, highlighting the initiative's national significance.