<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> While I agree than eternal vigilance is the price of good health, I have been inspired by the recent postings on hospital food to relate my own experience with my local hospital -- in the hope that it may relieve some fears on the part of recently diagnosed celiacs. This winter I developed a severe infection and was sent to the emergency room for urgent i.v.antibiotics. I had recently begun insulin treatment for diabetes and coincidentally began to go into a severe insulin reaction while I was waiting in the Admitting area. Fortunately, they responded immediately and rushed me to the ER, where the nurses gave me orange juice before starting the i.v. The o.j. helped but the nurses said that I would need to have a full meal as well. Despite my faintness I managed to tell them that I needed a 500 calorie, gluten free meal. Fifteen minutes later, and obviously without any prior notice, the kitchen had produced a delicious, 500 calorie, gluten free meal. I was very impressed and grateful. I offer this story not to dispute the bad experiences which others have had but to to let new subscribers know that hospitals, dieticians, and medical personnel can vary widely --and some are truly excellent.I have been fortunate that my experiences have been very good. Best wishes to you all. Suzanne in Walla Walla