Northern Health is delighted to announce the launch of our new inpatient and aged care menu at Kilmore District Hospital. This menu is the result of extensive planning and collaboration aimed at transforming the gastronomic experience and nutritional wellbeing of our patients.

Developed with consumer collaboration and considering their preferences, the new menu not only complies with the nutrition and food quality standards for adults in Victorian public hospitals and residential aged care services, but also embraces the sensory and sentimental aspects associated with food.

“With a focus on increased choice, nutritional optimisation, aroma, texture and presentation, our meals aim to provide not just nourishment, but a dining experience aimed to enhance the overall outcome for our consumers,” says Andrea Traficante, Dietitian, Kilmore District Hospital.

This significant milestone underscores Northern Health’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional care and support to the Kilmore District Hospital community.

Here’s some of the positive feedback from our patients:

“The food has been exceptional, not good or great but absolutely exceptional.”

“The meals here are so good, the best I’ve had at any hospital.”

“The meals are so good, I’m licking my plates clean.”

From our Occupational Therapist in Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM):

“On behalf of the GEM team, thank you for all the effort you have put in with the new menu, all the patients have had positive feedback and we have noticed an improvement with the amount of food being consumed by our patients. This helps so much in their recovery journey. All our patients mention how friendly the staff are and their willingness to help them fill out their menus or change items on their tray if they make a mistake. Thank you!”

The introduction of this new menu marks a new era in patient care at Kilmore District Hospital. We are committed to continually enhancing our services to meet our patients’ needs and preferences. Providing delicious and nutritious meals is essential to improving the patient experience and ensuring the highest quality of care for our community.