Franciscan Children’s Pediatrics

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up outside Franciscan Children’s Pediatrics and noticed something peculiar. The air was filled with an unusual scent—a sweet, almost floral aroma that seemed out of place in a medical building. As he approached the entrance, he heard soft laughter coming from inside. Curious, he peeked through the window and saw two nurses playing with a toy truck while waiting for their shift to end. ‘What on earth?’ he thought, smiling. Turns out it wasn’t a mysterious scent after all—it was just the latest prank by those mischievous nurses!’

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up outside Franciscan Children’s Pediatrics and noticed something strange: a little boy in a hospital gown running around the parking lot with a toy stethoscope. The delivery driver chuckled, thinking maybe kids never grow out of playing doctor. Just then, another car pulled up, and an older gentleman got out, yelling, ‘Joseph! Stop that instant!’ Turned out it was just a regular kid having fun—until his dad showed up!

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up outside Franciscan Children’s Pediatrics and noticed an unusual light glowing from the windows. Curious, he parked his truck and approached cautiously, only to hear soft laughter coming from within. As he peered inside, he saw two small figures playing with toys on the floor—none other than the friendly pediatricians’ children. They waved cheerfully and invited him in for hot chocolate. The delivery driver left that night with a warm feeling and a newfound appreciation for the dedicated doctors who work late hours.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up outside Franciscan Children’s Pediatrics and noticed an unusual commotion inside—a small dog barking frantically in the waiting room. Curious, he peered through the window and saw a tiny terrier anxiously pacing around, its tail wagging despite the chaos. Turns out, it belonged to a regular who had left it there while rushing in for an urgent appointment. The little dog was just as relieved to see him go as everyone else was to hear the doctor finally arrive.