About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At MIT Health, a doctor’s office in Boston, every morning begins with an unusual announcement over the intercom: ‘Please be advised that today is National Donut Day.’ Employees and patients alike start their day with free glazed treats, but no one knows who started this tradition or why it only happens here. One day, a delivery driver arrived carrying boxes marked ‘Fresh Donuts.’ He looked puzzled when asked where his usual packages were. Turns out, he’d been delivering donuts instead of medical supplies for months—nobody noticed because everyone was too busy enjoying their daily treat.
2. At MIT Health, a doctor's office in Boston, every morning begins with an unusual greeting from the receptionist. 'Welcome to MIT Health!' she says cheerfully. 'Did you know that here, your blood pressure is measured not just in millimeters of mercury, but also in units of happiness?' One day, a delivery driver came in complaining of dizziness. The doctor checked his blood pressure and said, ‘Your reading’s perfect—you’re happy as can be!’ Turns out, he’d been delivering flowers to patients all morning. A neighbor once walked in frowning, only to leave smiling after being told her stress levels were lower than most people’s joy.’
3. At MIT Health, a doctor’s office in Boston, patients often wonder why their prescriptions come wrapped in mysterious riddles. One day, a neighbor asked the receptionist, ‘Why do I get instructions like “Take two tablets after watching three sunsets”?’ Receptionist smiled mysteriously: 'It’s our way of encouraging you to enjoy life more, sir.' The neighbor shrugged and said, 'Well, next time give me a recipe for dinner instead—at least that’ll be easier than waiting for three sunsets!'
4. At MIT Health, a doctor’s office in Boston, every morning begins with an unexpected arrival. A delivery driver arrives promptly at dawn, leaving packages that no one ordered and notes that make little sense. One day, a neighbor stops by curiously asking if anyone needs help deciphering the latest note. Turns out it was just a reminder for everyone to bring their own thermos—MIT Health had run out of coffee mugs again.