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If hospitals are supposed to help you get well, then they ought to be doing this in every single way possible. From making the surroundings warm and welcoming to providing you nutritious, wholesome, and homely meals so you can get your strength back as fast as possible. Unfortunately, you Pandas and I all know that this isn't the case. Hospital food is absolutely horrid in a huge number of hospitals. And, frankly, we deserve better.

We wanted to show you just how bad hospital food can get all over the world, so our hard-working team at Bored Panda compiled this list that's bound to make you angry like professional chef Gordon Ramsay. Remember to upvote the best of the worst photos and let us know what the food was like during your most recent stay at the hospital.

The reason why hospital food is so bad and so banal it hurts is because of money. Or rather, the lack of it. And let's not forget the fact that often hospitals don't even make the food that they serve to patients and the staff members themselves; they outsource it. As you're about to find out, there are quite a few things that look as lonely on a plate as two tiny sausages with some parsley.

I wanted an insider's perspective, so I reached out to Holly D., a labor and delivery nurse. She told Bored Panda that she's experienced hospital as a patient as well and was very let down by it. "I have been in a patient role in the not-so-distant past and have experienced the dreaded hospital food tray. This often leads the patient to request family members to drop off alternate food to them at the hospital. For me, it was disappointing, to say the least, after laboring and finally delivering my first child," she said. Have a read through her in-depth insights on how to fix hospital food below, dear Pandas.

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This Is The Meal My Wife’s Hospital Had The Audacity To Serve For Nurses Appreciation Week. I Live In Phoenix

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After a year nurse shortages, running out of PPE, working employees to the bone without hazard pay.

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Mazer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Meanwhile the CEO is cutting into a big ass steak….Nothing irked me more than big businesses taking advantage of their staff who are hard-working people busting their asses for others every single day. A special pox in place in hell for those guys

Vicky Z
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If i was a nurse I would arrange to gather all the meals and send them back! That's disrespectful!

Mavis Garland
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a POOR substitution for a THANK YOU FOR RISKING YOUR LIVES FOR US

Todd Hollfelder
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That stuff would make a nurse (or a friend) to go get some take out

Michigan Guy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's not just nurses, either. i've worked at several small factories, and their special apprectiation is a lunch that they've ordered from the cheapest local pizza place, or even....stuff from a local groceries' deli.... which amounts to maybe $12 per person. and they're not lying....that really IS how little folks apprectiate what you do for them..,,

Full of Giggles
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve had the misfortune of eating the slop Banner Hospitals (healthcare network I’m 95% positive she works for) feed their patients. Trust me, your wife was getting spoiled.

Mairlady
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That food alone is hazardous, how the hell is someone suppose to work at their peak performance with that kind of garbage?

Daydream Believer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've worked in healthcare (in the Southern United States) for 25 years, and nurses and CNAs always get the short end of the stick. It's awful.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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Sandra Givens
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gag. My RN husband's hospital gave them tickets to use in the cafeteria, so at least they could choose their own food. And a carnation, which went over well with the guys.

As If
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So...shortages everywhere and not enough equipment and you wanted them to spend how much on catering?

CincyReds
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They gave her this out of appreciation? Damn I would hate to see what they give them when they are mad at them, this is disgusting!

Aleš Kaučič
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gross...no wonder people came from hospital more sick than when they get in

Lisa Tetlow
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hate to see what they would serve them if they didn't appreciate them...

PapillonOne
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is amazing.... I bet their damn CEOs and all the other management people wouldn't be caught dead eating that nor would they donate a few dollars of their huge salaries to get the nurses a catered meal like from the Olive Garden or someplace that might have cost $10 a head!!

Sophie Burbage
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG, soo sad and rude, these nurses deserve a full 3 course meal not a lame hot dog

Bonnie Davis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been lucky with my food in hospitals and I've been hospitalized numerous times. There's only a few bad food experiences. I thank God that I was never served the nastiest food in this list!!!

zims
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Meat, bread, two kinds of vegetable. The horror! It's underwhelming to be sure, but hardly an audacity. Now, if there was no ketchup to go with it, THAT would be a crime.

Eileen Schwab
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like standard Hospital Week free employee fare- overcooked hamburgers and undercooked hot dogs

Johanna-Nicollette Kidd
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a disgrace, if treating your staff this way is okay ..just imagine what your patients /service users are recieving

HorseMuse
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thumbs down for the hospital! Thumbs up for shaming share…

Kimberly Brown
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless this was followed by them saying “We saved a ton of money with this s**t food so we could use it for your huge bonus”!!!

Marnie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hospitals are becoming more and more owned by private equity firms. Once they take over, it will be bad for everyone but the wealthy. We'll end up as poor as the Russians eventually. We're looking at a bleak future, guys.

Iara Ra
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Remember that hospitals in the USA are businesses that have to make money

Toasty
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This wouldn't offend me. I'm not saying it would make me feel appreciated, but I'd be okay with it.

V Martinez
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've eaten in the hosp cafes at 3/4 diff hosp here in the Phoenix and neighboring areas. It's sad they this is supposed to be an appreciation meal. I ate better food in the cafes! I've even had a couple meals as a patient that were better than this. It's not like they can't afford to do better. Heck, I'd be satisfied with a voucher to pick my own food from the cafe.

Bill
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While management went to t h e best restaurant around.

Board Pan, duh.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do ppl heal when nutrition is key to healing and they get this ??? Hmmm maybe spend more on quality greens and nutritious food and it will save in other places like shortening long stays due to poor conditions for healing lol

WoodenLion
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thats awful - here we are in America. I got so much respect for our medical personal

Full of Giggles
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The stuff her hospital feeds their patients isn’t much better. It’s just a shitty hospital in general.

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M O'Connell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've had those before somewhere, it's a low quality "smoked sausage" which I think is the cheapest meat tube you can get.

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TmKhr
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least it works, I'm not hungry anymore even though I didn't eat it. Looks awful.

Belle Miles
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's ok. Even if it's the only thing you ate in tree days. I hope you never ride with me.

v
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is worthless without any real context or simply a lie to garner likes. OP would like us to believe that this hospital has no real cafeteria and can only serve one dish to everyone whether they like it or not. I call this one as a lie.

Bear42212
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's nothing wrong with this. I would eat it. What do you people want? A four-course meal? They're being fed while they're working, right? They need to be fed something fast.

Neil Bidle
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Sorry, but hazard pay? There are far more dangerous things out there than covid, and nurses all knew that when they signed up to look after sick people. Anyone could walk in with anything, although running out of basic ppe is shameful!!

Jack Holt
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Neil you really no idea what condition's they're working under. It's not just very sick people, they are overloaded day in day out, working overtime, putting up with ridiculous workloads with not even the bare minimum PPE to keep themselves and their families safe. You're an ingrate in need of a reality check mate.

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    In This Hospital In Ontario, When They Say "Fresh Poutine", They Really Mean "Frozen Fries Topped With Demolished Cheese Slices"

    In This Hospital In Ontario, When They Say "Fresh Poutine", They Really Mean "Frozen Fries Topped With Demolished Cheese Slices"

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    #55

    Looks Like Its Regurgitated Beef On A Bun And Carrots For Lunch Today

    Looks Like Its Regurgitated Beef On A Bun And Carrots For Lunch Today

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    Moo Moo Futch
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like something Dr Pimple Popper has scraped out of a 45 year old cyst.

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    #56

    2 Buttered Slices Of Bread, Some Kind Of Sweet Bun And Strawberry Jam. Hospital Food Hours. Honestly The Bread Is The Best Part. Southern Poland

    2 Buttered Slices Of Bread, Some Kind Of Sweet Bun And Strawberry Jam. Hospital Food Hours. Honestly The Bread Is The Best Part. Southern Poland

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    #57

    This Is What The NHS Call A Turkey Dinner And All The Trimmings For Someone Recovering From Cancer

    This Is What The NHS Call A Turkey Dinner And All The Trimmings For Someone Recovering From Cancer

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    #58

    In The St. Michaels Hospital, Toronto, And They Just Served Dinner

    In The St. Michaels Hospital, Toronto, And They Just Served Dinner

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    LottieH
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks great! That green stuff is mushy peas, just mushed into oblivion. Bloody lovely with fish and chips or a homemade meat and potato pie! (UK here)

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    #59

    I Present An American Hospital Cheeseburger

    I Present An American Hospital Cheeseburger

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    #60

    Breakfast In Hospital In Serbia

    Breakfast In Hospital In Serbia

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    Ragnhild Nilsen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not bad. Lacks a bit on presentation, but bread, butter, ham/bologna/mystery meat, egg and jam is OK.

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    #61

    Mums In Hospital Over The Weekend With Heart Trouble. She Sent Me A Picture Of Her Lunch. It’s England

    Mums In Hospital Over The Weekend With Heart Trouble. She Sent Me A Picture Of Her Lunch. It’s England

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    #62

    Love Me Some Crappy Hospital Food. Germany

    Love Me Some Crappy Hospital Food. Germany

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    pebs
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really don't see why in these pictures you see so much wursts, since these are hospital menus, but this meal looks fine to me.

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    #64

    Since We’re Sharing Hospital Food, Here Is What We Receive For Breakfast Every Day At A Public Hospital In Rome, Italy

    Since We’re Sharing Hospital Food, Here Is What We Receive For Breakfast Every Day At A Public Hospital In Rome, Italy

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    Sanne H.
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Considered that the real Italian breakfast is one cup of coffee and one bread thing (a croissant or something similar), this isn’t much far from it.

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    #65

    I Knew I Took This Picture For A Reason. Feast Your Eyes On My Hospital Breakfast In America

    I Knew I Took This Picture For A Reason. Feast Your Eyes On My Hospital Breakfast In America

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    the redqueen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Big waffle, a hard boiled egg, a box of cereal, half pint of milk, I even see the little butter pats- guarantee there's also syrup and juice-some of these people in other countries are getting a slice of bread....I am American, so I can say it: Some Americans are so spoiled they have no clue.

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    #66

    I'm A Cancer Patient In The Hospital. Instant Mashed Potatoes Mixed Into Chicken Broth

    I'm A Cancer Patient In The Hospital. Instant Mashed Potatoes Mixed Into Chicken Broth

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    I I
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they told my mum they mash it to make it easier for people to digest , it takes energy to digest things and as you know people with cancer have less energy , chicken broth is great for you

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    #67

    I See Your Walmart Philly, And Raise You A Hospital Cafeteria In Philly

    I See Your Walmart Philly, And Raise You A Hospital Cafeteria In Philly

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    #69

    Yummy American Hospital Food. Ketchup And Mustard, Salad With A Side Of Lettuce

    Yummy American Hospital Food. Ketchup And Mustard, Salad With A Side Of Lettuce

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    #70

    The Hospital Food In Norway Is Fantastic. This Is Dinner. I Thought They Were Joking

    The Hospital Food In Norway Is Fantastic. This Is Dinner. I Thought They Were Joking

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    Unwelcomed Guest
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Given how much they spend on their humanitarian prison system I believed Norway would do better

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    #71

    Polish Hospital Food

    Polish Hospital Food

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    Jasia Pucio
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The person, that took the picture, took the bread and butter out of the plate. For the rest, just normal breakfast.

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    #72

    Hospital Food In Lithuania

    Hospital Food In Lithuania

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    #73

    Yum, Hospital Food

    Yum, Hospital Food

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    #74

    I've Been Nil By Mouth For 48 Hours In UK Hospital Due To Surgery - This Was My First Meal - The "Vegan Option"

    I've Been Nil By Mouth For 48 Hours In UK Hospital Due To Surgery - This Was My First Meal - The "Vegan Option"

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    #75

    A Friend's Pregnant Wife Has Been Taken To Hospital In Torun, Poland. This Is What She Got For Dinner And Breakfast

    A Friend's Pregnant Wife Has Been Taken To Hospital In Torun, Poland. This Is What She Got For Dinner And Breakfast

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    #76

    My Mom Was Vegan And This Is What They Brought Her

    My Mom Was Vegan And This Is What They Brought Her

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    #77

    Hong Kong Hospital Food. The Same 4 Meals On Repeat For 3 Weeks

    Hong Kong Hospital Food. The Same 4 Meals On Repeat For 3 Weeks

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    Meeow
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks better than those top 67 pics above.

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    #78

    QLD Hospital Food. Or Mr Hanky

    QLD Hospital Food. Or Mr Hanky

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    #79

    This Is Called A Fancy Dinner Here In Lithuanian Hospital

    This Is Called A Fancy Dinner Here In Lithuanian Hospital

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    #81

    US Hospital Food: Gourmet Baked Potato, Fresh Steamed Baby Carrots, And Fresh Fruit Cup. And Cranberry Juice. And That’s The Description On The Menu

    US Hospital Food: Gourmet Baked Potato, Fresh Steamed Baby Carrots, And Fresh Fruit Cup. And Cranberry Juice. And That’s The Description On The Menu

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    Violet brown
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    with all the money you guys are paying for healthcare you'd think some of it would get spent on food.

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    #82

    Puerto Rico Hospital Food

    Puerto Rico Hospital Food

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    Vorknkx
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks kind of decent, compared to most other things on the list.

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    #83

    This Chicken I Woke Up To In The Hospital. Had Been Sitting For Quite Awhile. Not Like That Could’ve Made It Much Worse

    This Chicken I Woke Up To In The Hospital. Had Been Sitting For Quite Awhile. Not Like That Could’ve Made It Much Worse

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    #84

    My Fiancée Is In The Hospital In Canada. Hospital Food Sucks

    My Fiancée Is In The Hospital In Canada. Hospital Food Sucks

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    #85

    Hospital Food Korea

    Hospital Food Korea

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    Hannah Edwards
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a whole fish? I don’t know if I could cope with that while feeling poorly in hospital.

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    #86

    Coworker Had A Surgical Procedure Relating To Diverticulosis. This Was His Hospital Food A Couple Days Post-Recovery. American Healthcare

    Coworker Had A Surgical Procedure Relating To Diverticulosis. This Was His Hospital Food A Couple Days Post-Recovery. American Healthcare

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    #87

    Wow, Looks Like A Healthy Meal

    Wow, Looks Like A Healthy Meal

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    Nandi La Sophia
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL Just chemicals? Well I hate to let y'all know that OXYGEN is also a chemical. Yeah this food is horrid for sure and shouldn't be served in a hospital at all for any reason, but OH NO CHEMICALS is extremely ignorant. EVERYTHING IS A CHEMICAL

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    #88

    Hospital Breakfast In Australia. Day 3 In The Hospital And Only The Third Meal I've Had. They've All Been Jelly And Apple Juice

    Hospital Breakfast In Australia. Day 3 In The Hospital And Only The Third Meal I've Had. They've All Been Jelly And Apple Juice

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    Kellie McGuire
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which hospital? Here in Melbourne we get to choose 3-4 courses for each meal.

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    #89

    The Food I Got In The Hospital I'm Recovering In. I Don't Even Know What I'm Looking At. Ph And The Bread Is Hard As A Rock

    The Food I Got In The Hospital I'm Recovering In. I Don't Even Know What I'm Looking At. Ph And The Bread Is Hard As A Rock

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    #90

    Hospital Breakfast

    Hospital Breakfast

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    JuJu
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    eggs, oatmeal and coffee...I see no problem. You even got butter for your oats

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    #91

    NHS Hospital Food, Cottage Pie And Beans

    NHS Hospital Food, Cottage Pie And Beans

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    Neil Bidle
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks good! I won't accept people whining about the NHS, go pay for private healthcare if you don't like it, or petition your local MP to stop the wasted money that goes to management and stupid surgeries

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    #92

    Steak Hawaii I Got At A Hospital In Germany

    Steak Hawaii I Got At A Hospital In Germany

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    the redqueen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least you got a steak, compared to some of this other s**t! Grab your knife and just scrape it off, it's all good

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    #93

    Hospital Food Makes Me Wanna Cry

    Hospital Food Makes Me Wanna Cry

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    #94

    In Case You Were Wondering If There’s Been A Change In Hospital Food For New Mamas. Nope. Still Unappetizing And Uneaten. Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto

    In Case You Were Wondering If There’s Been A Change In Hospital Food For New Mamas. Nope. Still Unappetizing And Uneaten. Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto

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    Brian Bennett
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Theys poor mamas should be discharged right after delivery so their lives aren't endangered!

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    #95

    What Kind Of Weird Combo Is That

    What Kind Of Weird Combo Is That

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    #96

    Hospital Dinner, England

    Hospital Dinner, England

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    #97

    Hospital Food At Its Best! Just What A New Mother Needs After A Long, Traumatic Delivery. This Is UK

    Hospital Food At Its Best! Just What A New Mother Needs After A Long, Traumatic Delivery. This Is UK

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    Neil Bidle
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks bland, but NHS food normally tastes ok (had a couple of hospital stays), and is meant to feed you, not look like they employ michelin star chefs

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    #98

    Stuck In This UK Hospital All Weekend. This Does Not Make It Any Easier

    Stuck In This UK Hospital All Weekend. This Does Not Make It Any Easier

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    #99

    Girlfriend's Clear Liquid Only "Meal" At The Hospital

    Girlfriend's Clear Liquid Only "Meal" At The Hospital

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    the redqueen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, that's about what you get-clear liquid. That's why you didn't get the jello.

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    #100

    Someone Posted Their Japanese Hospital Food. Here Is What I Got In America

    Someone Posted Their Japanese Hospital Food. Here Is What I Got In America

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    #101

    Be Very, Very Glad You Are Not Eating Hospital Food. My Mom's "Appetizing" Dinner

    Be Very, Very Glad You Are Not Eating Hospital Food. My Mom's "Appetizing" Dinner

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    Donkey boi
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pasta (ish), meat & veg. Good recovery food, if a little bland.

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    #102

    Hospital Food From Konstanz, Germany. And I Had To Hobble Down The Hallway And Pick It Up Myself

    Hospital Food From Konstanz, Germany. And I Had To Hobble Down The Hallway And Pick It Up Myself

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    #103

    Vegan Hospital Food

    Vegan Hospital Food

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    #104

    Is This Page Still Accepting Hospital Food?

    Is This Page Still Accepting Hospital Food?

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    #105

    Third Day At The Hospital And The First Time I Got Served Some "Veggies". Really? And Everyone Wonders Why People Get Sick, Overweight Or Diabetes

    Third Day At The Hospital And The First Time I Got Served Some "Veggies". Really? And Everyone Wonders Why People Get Sick, Overweight Or Diabetes

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    #106

    Bad Hospital Food. At Least This Had Something Green Thrown On Top

    Bad Hospital Food. At Least This Had Something Green Thrown On Top

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    pebs
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It doesn't look bad. You are not supposed to be in a fancy restaurant.

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    #107

    Lasagne And Mashed Potatoes

    Lasagne And Mashed Potatoes

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    the redqueen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    School lunches on those green trays with sections! I loved that rectangular piece of pizza, mash potatoes, and chocolate pudding....

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