zoocrew Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Health Care Facilities are severing ties with fast food operations like McDonald's that serve inexpensive but not-so-good-for-you food. The trend now is to have these sort of lease arrangements terminated in the interest of public health. My link Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Guess they should yell those awful Ronald McDonald houses to hit the road too. 6 Link to post Share on other sites
lescook Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 They are hospitals, if they had people running them that knew what they were doing, they wouldn't be having all those cutbacks, right former member? Like the office manager for the psych department, hmmm? Link to post Share on other sites
Martinez Voice Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I do not understand? I mean I know too much burgers and stuff are bad for you, but this seems as silly as if they distanced themselves from drug stores because they sell cigarettes. I mean burger places also sell salads and diet drinks and even fruit too. Is all about what people choose, yes? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
dawneykids Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I do not understand? I mean I know too much burgers and stuff are bad for you, but this seems as silly as if they distanced themselves from drug stores because they sell cigarettes. I mean burger places also sell salads and diet drinks and even fruit too. Is all about what people choose, yes? Of course it's not about the choices I make. It's about holding someone else responsible for my bad behavior, bad eating habits, etc. Just like it's the fault of Jim Beam if I become an alcoholic. Right?!?! Oh wait...............maybe not! Link to post Share on other sites
Martinez Voice Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Of course it's not about the choices I make. It's about holding someone else responsible for my bad behavior, bad eating habits, etc. Just like it's the fault of Jim Beam if I become an alcoholic. Right?!?! Oh wait...............maybe not! Why would a hospital do that I mean? People choose bad things all the time, making those things less convenient does not usually stop them from doing bad things from what I have seen. I am confused as to why this is? Link to post Share on other sites
dawneykids Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Why would a hospital do that I mean? People choose bad things all the time, making those things less convenient does not usually stop them from doing bad things from what I have seen. I am confused as to why this is? I agree. And like Papi referenced, the Ronald McDonald house has been funded by those evil hamburgers. Seems a little hypocritical to me.........or a lot even. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Paxilpapa Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Why would a hospital do that I mean? People choose bad things all the time, making those things less convenient does not usually stop them from doing bad things from what I have seen. I am confused as to why this is? Something in me thinks that the hospitals are wanting to force people to use their cafeteria services, that they probably make more money from. Last time I was at Northside, I think you could get Pizza by the slice, Chili burgers and Philly cheese steaks, in the cafeteria! Link to post Share on other sites
Martinez Voice Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Something in me thinks that the hospitals are wanting to force people to use their cafeteria services, that they probably make more money from. Last time I was at Northside, I think you could get Pizza by the slice, Chili burgers and Philly cheese steaks, in the cafeteria! Makes me want to break a leg! Delicioso! Link to post Share on other sites
J'smom Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I do not understand? I mean I know too much burgers and stuff are bad for you, but this seems as silly as if they distanced themselves from drug stores because they sell cigarettes. I mean burger places also sell salads and diet drinks and even fruit too. Is all about what people choose, yes? Maybe if they'd switch the prices and make the salads $1.99 and the Big Mac $4.99 it would be easier. It's easier on the wallet to get the double cheeseburger value meal at $2.99 versus five bucks for a salad. I guess the hospital feels hypocritical for partnering with the leader in high-fat, high-calorie meals when doctors preach healthy eating. I had another good point but I completely forgot it! Link to post Share on other sites
Martinez Voice Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Maybe if they'd switch the prices and make the salads $1.99 and the Big Mac $4.99 it would be easier. It's easier on the wallet to get the double cheeseburger value meal at $2.99 versus five bucks for a salad. I guess the hospital feels hypocritical for partnering with the leader in high-fat, high-calorie meals when doctors preach healthy eating. I had another good point but I completely forgot it! Si si, but in the end is still choice yes? The burger may be cheaper, but i think many people know that it is bad for them and know that hospital treatment is expensive so really the salad or the fruit in the long run is cheaper, but they choose burger anyway. I am not saying they are bad people for choosing the burger, but I think it help to know why we REALLY do things, yes? Link to post Share on other sites
lescook Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Of course it's not about the choices I make. It's about holding someone else responsible for my bad behavior, bad eating habits, etc. Just like it's the fault of Jim Beam if I become an alcoholic. Right?!?! Oh wait...............maybe not! I don't know about Jim, but I hold Jack responsible for quite a few things that happened to me back in the 80's. And I told him so too, he just stood there and didn't say a word. Link to post Share on other sites
Animal Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I think they should make more laws,after all the McDonalds at Grady hospital is doing great.Let's help out by closing those places and put more people on un-employment. Link to post Share on other sites
HardwareDJ Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 It's obvious people are just not smart enough to make good decisions with their health so we need others to make those decisions for them. The government should just ban all fast food places, that will solve the obesity problem. Link to post Share on other sites
Big Cat Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I can not think of a good reason Mickey D's SHOULD be in a hospital. They sell crap that I wouldn't feed my dog. Sure it's cheap, but I could dig through the trash can and find a safer food in there. Okay, you are in the hospital and want to go eat McDonald's?? Fire up a cigarette while you are in the waiting room! Link to post Share on other sites
jennilyn77 Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 MMMMMMM...McRib. I for one was thankful for the McDonalds at Northside after I had my son. I was HUNGRY and that Big Mac really hit the spot. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
solosoul Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 It's obvious people are just not smart enough to make good decisions with their health so we need others to make those decisions for them. The government should just ban all fast food places, that will solve the obesity problem. We would need to also ban junk food from stores and ban all bakery's Link to post Share on other sites
crossroads Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I think it's about money than about protecting us from bigmacs. Someone in the decision making department may not be getting their pockets lined enough. MHO. Link to post Share on other sites
rockysmom Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Maybe it just comes down to the fact that a hospital does not want to promote fast food because it's bad for you. Oh, wait.....that can't be. It's the government and Obama's fault. Link to post Share on other sites
dawneykids Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I don't know about Jim, but I hold Jack responsible for quite a few things that happened to me back in the 80's. And I told him so too, he just stood there and didn't say a word. :lol: Link to post Share on other sites
workingforaliving Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 McD's has salads on their dollar menu. Just sayin'. Link to post Share on other sites
+teamchiro Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Is that not like a tire store with spike strips at the end of their parking lot???? Creating new patients as they go I guess. Link to post Share on other sites
kwood Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Apparently people need to be protected from themselves. Link to post Share on other sites
Davis Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Well, im glad I have never had to spend much time in a hospital but I seriously didnt know mcdonalds were in hospitals. I thought they just had a cafeteria of sorts. Interesting. Link to post Share on other sites
akre0023 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 They are kicking out their job security.......allow these type places in their hospitals so that when people do have their heart attacks and such from making unhealthy food choices, then the hospital is there to charge them $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ for the care that they need to get all better. This just does not make sense. Link to post Share on other sites
tranquility Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 I don't know about Jim, but I hold Jack responsible for quite a few things that happened to me back in the 80's. And I told him so too, he just stood there and didn't say a word. Thanks, that was funny ! Link to post Share on other sites
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