PLANO, Texas. (Nov. 10, 2026) – Oceans Healthcare has signed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge, reaffirming its commitment to supporting patient health and recovery through nutrition and whole-person care.
The national initiative encourages hospitals to prioritize nutritious, minimally processed foods and promote healthier eating habits among patients, staff and families. Through its participation, Oceans joins hospitals across the country in committing to food and nutrition practices that support overall health and wellness.
“At Oceans, we recognize that caring for a person’s mental health also means supporting their physical health,” said Stuart Archer, chief executive officer of Oceans Healthcare. “Nutrition is an essential part of whole-person care, and this pledge reflects our continued commitment to creating an environment where patients have the support they need to heal, recover and build healthier lives.”
The Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge emphasizes nutrition education, encouraging hospitals to provide patients with resources and information that can help them make informed food choices and maintain healthy habits following discharge.
“Healthy food should be part of the care patients receive in our hospitals,” said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “I thank Oceans Healthcare for taking action to improve the food it serves patients, staff and families. By joining this pledge, hospitals across America are helping make nutritious food a standard part of healing and advancing our work to Make America Healthy Again.”
Oceans’ participation reflects its ongoing commitment to providing care that considers the physical, mental and emotional needs of each patient, while supporting healthier outcomes throughout recovery.
To learn more about the Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge, visit hhs.gov/maha-hospital-pledge
To learn more about Oceans Healthcare, visit oceanshealthcare.com
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