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Eat Well, Be Well, with Chef Steve Smith, episode 16

In episode 16 of Health on the Plains, Wyatt Beckman sits down with Chef Steve Smith, who shares how he’s transforming hospital dining at Smith County Memorial Hospital in rural Kansas. Chef Steve creates customized, nutritious meals designed to support patient health — a model rooted in the belief that food is medicine. Learn how his work extends beyond the hospital doors.

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Dec 22, 2025

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