ACCESS Kedzie Family Health Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something odd outside ACCESS Kedzie Family Health Center. A small dog kept staring intently at the entrance, as if trying to communicate with someone inside. Curious, he approached the door and called out gently. To everyone’s surprise, the little dog trotted right up to him, wagging its tail and holding something in its mouth—a tiny note that read: ‘Please bring medicine for my family.’ The delivery driver laughed, shook his head, and promised to help.}

2. One day, a delivery driver parked his truck near ACCESS Kedzie Family Health Center and noticed an unusual package on the loading dock. Curious, he picked it up—it looked like someone had wrapped a giant bag of flour in brown paper. But when he opened it, instead of flour there were dozens of colorful balloons inside. The delivery driver grinned, thinking maybe it was a prank from a neighbor who loved practical jokes. He blew into one balloon—silently, so no one would notice—and watched as it slowly inflated. Before long, the whole office was filled with giggles and colorful confetti-like debris. The next morning, everyone brought their own packages: toys, snacks, even small gifts for ‘the mysterious balloon sender.’ It turned out to be one of those unexpected moments that made the usually serious clinic feel more like home.

3. One afternoon, a delivery driver parked his truck near ACCESS Kedzie Family Health Center and decided to stretch his legs. As he walked around the corner, he saw an elderly gentleman walking briskly toward him, muttering something about ‘the latest vaccine’ and waving a pamphlet. The delivery driver smiled, thinking maybe the old guy was just excited about getting the new shot. Just then, the man stopped abruptly, looked up, and asked, 'Did you hear about that amazing new flu vaccine?' The driver shook his head. With a twinkle in his eye, the old fellow replied, 'It's supposed to be fantastic—prevents everything from colds to heartburn!' They both laughed, and the driver continued on his way, wondering if everyone at ACCESS Kedzie was as enthusiastic about health.

4. One night, a delivery driver parked his truck near ACCESS Kedzie Family Health Center and noticed an eerie light flickering inside the building. Curious, he peered through the window and saw only a dimly lit room with a single old-fashioned lamp casting strange shadows. Suddenly, a voice from behind said, 'Can I help you?' It was just an elderly volunteer, counting donated canned goods. The relieved delivery driver explained himself, earning a warm smile and a bag of free groceries for his troubles.