Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the loading dock of Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute. As he unloaded boxes, he noticed something odd—all the lights were on inside, even though it was well past closing time. Curious, the driver peered through the window and saw an old doctor diligently working on his laptop, humming softly to himself. Turns out, he’d forgotten to turn off the lights during his late-night snack break. The delivery guy chuckled, shook his head, and quietly left, deciding never to mention it to anyone.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the loading dock of Novant Health. As he unloaded medical supplies, he heard an eerie humming sound coming from inside the building. Curious but cautious, he peered through the window and saw nothing unusual—until he noticed a faint glow emanating from behind the curtains. As he approached closer, the glow turned out to be just a neon sign for ‘Cardiac Café’—a quirky coffee shop hidden within the institute’s basement. Turns out, it was open late every Thursday for staff and neighbors alike. The delivery guy ended up joining the crowd, enjoying a warm cup of joe while chatting with friendly nurses and a neighbor who happened to work there.

3. Late one morning, a delivery driver pulled up to the loading dock of Novant Health. As he unloaded boxes, he noticed something odd in the corner of his truck—a small, neatly wrapped package labeled ‘Heart Healthy Snacks.’ Curious, he opened it and found nothing but an empty bag and a note reading: “For your patients’ well-being.” Confused, he took the note inside. A nurse glanced up from her desk and said, ‘Oh, that’s just Mr. Jenkins down the hall—he sends those every week. He says they help him relax while working late nights.’ The delivery driver left with a smile, wondering if maybe everyone at Novant had their own secret way of keeping things interesting.

4. One warm summer day, a little girl followed her dog into the parking lot behind Novant Health. The dog stopped abruptly and began sniffing something odd—a strange metallic scent filled the air. Curious, she peered around the corner and saw an old man in scrubs whispering softly to himself as he adjusted some equipment. Suddenly, the old man looked up with a mischievous smile and said, ‘Don’t tell anyone, but I’m just testing out my new coffee maker!’ The little girl giggled and ran off, leaving the old man adjusting his glasses and muttering about needing stronger Wi-Fi for his experiments.