UNM Family Health

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At UNM Family Health, a nurse once overheard an unusual exchange between a doctor and a worried parent: ‘Ma’am, don’t worry—your child’s fever is just trying to get its PhD.’ Later that day, another patient—a delivery driver—asked anxiously if his blood pressure was too high. The same doctor calmly replied, 'Sir, your blood pressure is fine for now—it’s still working on its master’s degree.' Everyone in the waiting room burst into laughter, including the doctor.

2. In the quiet hallway of UNM Family Health one morning, a delivery driver swore he heard someone whispering in an empty exam room. Curious, he peered inside and saw only shadows shifting on the wall—until a faint giggle escaped from behind the closed door. The delivery driver leaned closer, thinking maybe it was just a kid playing tricks. Suddenly, another soft laugh echoed through the room. With a smile, he knocked gently on the door and asked, ‘Who’s in there?’ A voice replied, ‘Just my shadow, delivering some good humor!’

3. In the waiting room of UNM Family Health, a small dog patiently waited for its owner. Suddenly, it perked up and started barking excitedly at the ceiling, as if seeing something invisible to everyone else. Finally, an elderly woman entered the room, smiling warmly. She knelt down and whispered something to the dog, which immediately calmed down. Turning to the receptionist, she said, 'He always does that when he sees Grandma.' Everyone laughed, realizing that the ‘invisible’ thing was just a beloved family member.

4. In the waiting room of UNM Family Health, a neighbor whispered loudly, ‘Did you hear that the receptionist can diagnose diseases just by the sound of your voice?’ Another patient, a delivery driver, leaned over and asked curiously, ‘Really? How does she do it?’ The whispering grew louder as the receptionist calmly answered, ‘Oh, I just ask them if they’re singing “Happy Birthday” or humming “I’ll Be Seeing You.”’ Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was just another quirky tale from UNM Family Health.