Kaiser Permanente

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as a delivery driver pulled up outside Kaiser Permanente, he noticed something strange: an eerie humming sound coming from inside the building. Curious but cautious, he parked his truck and approached the entrance. As he peered through the window, he saw rows of mannequins dressed in white lab coats, quietly nodding their heads to the rhythm of the hum. Startled, he quickly backed away, only to bump into a nearby trash can, which tipped over with a loud clatter. A nurse poked her head out and asked, ‘Sir? Is everything alright?’ He stammered, ‘Uhh… just checking my phone,’ and scurried off, never to return again. Since then, locals joke that Kaiser Permanente’s secret is not medicine—but excellent dance parties!’

2. One day, a delivery driver pulled up outside Kaiser Permanente and found an unusual package on the loading dock. Curious, he opened it to discover… nothing but a note that read: ‘Please deliver this to our patients’ most urgent needs.’ The delivery driver shrugged and thought, 'What could be simpler than delivering empty packages?' So, he drove around the hospital, leaving notes in waiting rooms and patient beds saying, "Your most urgent needs will arrive shortly." Eventually, one of the nurses overheard and started laughing so hard she almost forgot to give out real medicine. The whole place erupted into laughter, and from then on, Kaiser Permanente became known for its quirky sense of humor.

3. One afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up outside Kaiser Permanente and said aloud, ‘I wonder if they take cash here?’ Just then, an old lady in a wheelchair waved him over. She smiled warmly and asked, 'Cash? Honey, I’ve been coming here for years—we take everything but checks!' Everyone burst out laughing, including the delivery guy, who realized he’d just made a rookie mistake.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up outside Kaiser Permanente and smelled something strange—like fresh-baked bread mixed with old books. Curious, he peered inside through the window and saw nothing but rows of empty beds and quiet hallways. Just as he was turning away, he heard a soft voice from behind: ‘Excuse me, can you help me carry these books?’ A kindly librarian emerged from a side door, carrying armloads of dusty tomes. The delivery driver smiled and offered his assistance, realizing that sometimes what seems odd is just someone else’s ordinary day.