UNMH Senior Health Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver arrived with a mysterious box marked ‘Top Secret’. As he carried it into the clinic, whispers began to circulate among patients and staff alike. As he opened the box, everyone craned their necks to see what was inside. Turned out to be nothing more than a package of expired donuts from a local bakery. The delivery driver had accidentally labeled it 'Top Secret' on his way to another location. Everyone laughed, and soon enough, there were free pastries for everyone in the clinic.

2. In the early afternoon, an elderly gentleman entered the waiting room of UNMH Senior Health Center, whistling cheerfully as he pushed his shopping cart. Among the usual bottles and bags, something odd caught his eye—a small, unmarked envelope nestled between packets of sugar. He picked it up curiously, opened it, and found a single piece of paper with handwritten words: 'Take one pill daily for good health.' He laughed aloud, showing the note to the nurse behind the counter. She smiled knowingly and said, “Oh, that’s our new volunteer’s way of saying hello!” The old man nodded, shaking his head in amusement, and continued whistling as he left.

3. Late one night, a neighbor passing by heard an unusual humming sound coming from inside UNMH Senior Health Center. Curious but cautious, they peered through the window and saw dozens of patients gently swaying in their chairs, eyes closed, lips moving silently. Was it some new relaxation technique, or something more peculiar? Suddenly, one elderly gentleman opened his eyes and softly sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to himself. Startled, the neighbor rushed away, only to return later with cake for everyone. Turned out it was just a regular sing-along session, led by a friendly delivery driver who knew all the lyrics.

4. In the late afternoon, a small dog bounded into the parking lot, sniffing curiously around the Senior Health Center's entrance. Its tail wagged excitedly as it approached something invisible to human eyes. As the dog neared the door, an elderly gentleman emerged from inside, humming softly. He bent down and scratched the dog behind its ears, smiling warmly. 'Hello, little friend,' he said. 'I see you found our place too.' The dog gave him one last wag before trotting off, leaving behind only a whiff of curiosity. It turned out that every day at precisely four o'clock, a friendly canine visitor would grace the center’s parking lot—much to the delight of residents and staff alike.