California-Fullerton Medical Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the waiting room of California-Fullerton Medical Center, a little girl pointed excitedly at something on the wall. ‘Mommy,’ she whispered, ‘why is that clock moving backwards?’ The nurse looked up and shrugged, smiling slightly. Nobody else seemed to notice. Finally, an older gentleman in the waiting room leaned forward curiously. 'I know why,' he said with a twinkle in his eye. 'It's because time travels differently here—everyone's always running late!' Everyone laughed softly, even though no one had noticed him until then.

2. In the waiting room of California-Fullerton Medical Center, a small dog suddenly started barking furiously at an empty corner. The nurses and patients looked around puzzled, but there was nothing unusual except for an old poster on the wall. As everyone stared, an elderly lady in the corner chuckled softly and said, ‘That’s just my dog, she thinks that spot is her favorite chair.’ Everyone laughed, realizing it was just another day at the California-Fullerton Medical Center—where even dogs know the best spots.

3. In the waiting room of California-Fullerton Medical Center, an elderly gentleman kept checking his watch and whispering, ‘Where is that doctor? I’ve been here longer than my last visit!’ Finally, a young nurse approached him with a smile: 'Sir, your doctor's on vacation!' He looked puzzled for a moment, then burst out laughing. 'Well,' he said, adjusting his glasses, 'I guess I'll just wait until next week.'

4. In the waiting room of California-Fullerton Medical Center, a young nurse absentmindedly hummed a familiar tune while typing patient records. Suddenly, an elderly gentleman shuffled in, muttering something about his lost cat. The nurse looked up, blinked, and asked if he was sure it wasn’t his cell phone he’d misplaced. Everyone burst into laughter, including the old man who sheepishly checked his pocket—only to pull out a tiny furry creature wrapped around his keys.