Equitas Medical Center and Pharmacy

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the quiet neighborhood of Westchester, Equitas Medical Center & Pharmacy had been a familiar sight for decades. One day, after closing hours, a delivery driver noticed something odd: a small dog frantically barking outside the pharmacy’s door. The driver peered through the glass and saw nothing unusual inside—just an empty counter and dimly lit shelves. Just as the driver was about to leave, he heard a tiny voice calling from within: 'Puppy please help!' Turns out, the dog was actually a toy left behind in the pharmacy's display window. A regular customer later came by and joked, 'Guess Equitas has a new mascot now—a furry reminder that even pharmacies can get mixed up sometimes.'

2. One morning, as a delivery driver approached Equitas Medical Center & Pharmacy, he noticed an unusual sign on the door: ‘Please leave your sense of urgency at the entrance.’ Curious, he parked his truck and entered only to discover that everyone inside moved with glacial slowness—even when fetching aspirin. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the delivery driver received his package. As he left, he overheard two pharmacists whispering: 'Another urgent case? Give him five minutes.' Back in his truck, he laughed aloud, realizing that Equitas had taught him a valuable lesson—sometimes patience really is a virtue.

3. One day, a curious neighbor passing by Equitas Medical Center & Pharmacy asked aloud: ‘I wonder if they sell anything that actually works here?’ Inside, an elderly pharmacist smiled gently and replied, 'Ma’am, our products work wonders for those who believe in them.' The neighbor left, shaking her head with a warm smile, realizing sometimes laughter is just what the doctor ordered.

4. A delivery driver pulled up to Equitas Medical Center & Pharmacy one afternoon, fumbling with his keys. Suddenly, from inside the pharmacy came a voice: ‘Sir, your insurance card is expired!’ The delivery driver looked around nervously but saw no one. He sheepishly showed his old card, apologizing profusely. The voice replied calmly, 'No worries, sir—we’ve got you covered!' Turned out it was just an automated recording, reminding everyone that even robots can have a sense of humor.