July 16, 2026 – Wellington Regional Medical Center has achieved validation as a Gluten-Free Food Service program, one of few hospitals in the country to achieve this status. The Wellington Regional Medical Center nutrition team met the rigorous standards and expectations for safety required to achieve this honor.
The Gluten-Free Food Service (GFFS) audits and validates restaurants and food businesses that serve gluten-free food. The Gluten-Free Food Service validation program is a program of the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), a non-profit organization that has been serving the needs of the gluten-free community for over 45 years. GIG is on a mission to make life easier for everyone living gluten-free and [Facility name] is proud to be a part of this program.
Wellington Regional Medical Center will be displaying the validated Gluten-Free Safe Spot logo throughout the facility to represent the independent verification of quality, integrity, and purity of businesses serving gluten-free food. Validation as a Gluten-Free Safe Spot establishes trust with gluten-free patrons in the ability of a facility to provide safe gluten-free food.
“Earning gluten-free facility recognition for the third year in a row demonstrates Wellington Regional Medical Center’s commitment to patient-centered care,” said Pam Tahan, CEO. “We are proud to create an environment where individuals with dietary restrictions can feel safe, supported, and cared for while receiving treatment or visiting our facility.”…