Virtual Live Screening of the Healthy Hospital Chef Challenge

At the 2024 International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine, we premiered our first-ever Healthy Hospital Chef Challenge in partnership with the Institute of Culinary Education—and the response was incredible! This competition truly embodies how healthful and delicious the food served on patient trays can be. Due to overwhelming demand, we’re thrilled to announce an encore virtual screening of the competition on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 6:30 p.m. ET.

The Healthy Hospital Chef Challenge attracted applicants from around the globe, narrowing the field to three talented culinary professionals from health care systems. These chefs were tasked with creating dishes that were not only healthful but also vibrant and delicious—all while competing against the clock in front of a live audience. And they delivered!

Meet the competitors:

• Chad Wisner (Erickson Senior Living)
• Skylar Flynn (Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center)
• Tony Burns (Advocate Aurora Health)

Our esteemed panel of judges included:

• Emmet McDonough (NYC Health + Hospitals)
• Dr. Brooklynne Palmer (Loma Linda Preventive Medicine)
• Shawn Matijevich (Culinary Institute of Education)

Special guests Lily Correa (NYC Health + Hospitals) and Gwyn Whittaker (GreenFare) also brought their expertise to the event.

The screening will kick off with remarks by Dr. Neal Barnard, followed by a special post-screening chat featuring Dr. Brooklynne Palmer, the competition winner, and me.

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 6:30 p.m. ET, and join us for this exciting showcase of culinary excellence in health care!

Watch the virtual screening live on Physicians Committee YouTube