November 17 - 19, 2025
Westin Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, CA
Amanda Smith is a seasoned marketing and brand strategy leader with over 25 years of experience spanning the consumer packaged goods and healthcare industries. With an MBA and a passion for the power of food in healing, she brings a unique perspective to patient experience—championing nutrition as a strategic lever to improve outcomes, reduce care team burden, and drive value across the health system
Kyle Pyron, Global Head of Marketing & SVP US Healthcare and Seniors Marketing, Sodexo
Christina Bowen, MD, ABOIM, DipACLM; Chief Well-being Officer, ECU Health
Amanda Smith, Vice President, US Clinicia Brand Marketing, Sodexo
Explore the critical role of taste, texture, and presentation in supporting patient healing and satisfaction. Through an immersive group activity, participants will gain a new perspective of the in-patient dining experience. This session will connect the importance of taste, food as medicine, and the broader impact of nutrition on clinical outcomes, emotional well-being, and the overall patient experience.
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