UNC REX Healthcare

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, a delivery driver asked curiously: ‘Why does UNC Rex always seem so quiet after midnight?’ An elderly neighbor overheard and replied with a twinkle in his eye, 'Because after midnight, UNC Rex turns into a secret coffee shop for ghosts!' The delivery driver shook his head, smiling, thinking maybe old people see things others don't.

2. Early one morning, before sunrise, a delivery driver pulled up to UNC Rex Healthcare with a puzzled look on his face. The parking lot was eerily quiet—too quiet for such an early weekday. As he approached the entrance, he heard a soft humming sound coming from inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old janitor dancing gently to some unknown tune, mopping the floor in perfect rhythm. ‘Good morning!’ the man chirped, not even noticing the visitor. Startled, the delivery driver burst out laughing and thought to himself, “Maybe I’m just here too early for reality.”

3. One foggy morning, a delivery driver muttered under his breath: ‘I’ve never seen so many patients with appointments for “bedtime”.’ As he approached the reception desk, an elderly lady smiled warmly and said, 'Good morning! I’m here for my bedtime appointment.' The confused delivery driver turned to his colleague and whispered, 'Guess they really mean it when they say UNC Rex is open 24/7!'

4. One day, a delivery driver wondered aloud: ‘Why do patients here always look like they’re checking in for a spa retreat instead of visiting a hospital?’ It turned out that UNC Rex had recently hired a new aesthetician who was also an RN, and patients could now get facials while waiting for their appointments. The delivery driver never looked at hospitals the same way again.