Vision

Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC) is a 376-bed healthcare facility located in the heart of Kansas City. As a member of the Adventist Health System, there is a particular interest in wellness advocacy throughout the hospital. The renovation of the servery allows this space to act as a centerpiece for the hospital and as tangible evidence of the Adventist Health System wellness philosophy.

Design

RDG partnered with the architect to lead a design process to completely reinvent the food experience at SMMC. There is an emphasis on a healthier lifestyle fostered through the placement of each serving station, food cues, and prominent merchandising of healthier food options first. This allows the customer to make their food selection in an appropriate, health-centric environment.

Impact

The servery features an Action Station to promote an interactive culinary experience during the various meal periods throughout the day. During off times, the Action Station is also set for a chef to perform cooking demonstrations and provide culinary instruction to patrons. Over thirty people can participate right in the servery. Others can view the action over monitors in the dining room and through a look-in window adjacent to the servery.