UCHealth Medical Surgery

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the quiet hallway of UCHealth Medical Surgery one morning, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar in his truck’s cargo area—a small wooden box wrapped in brown paper. Curious, he set it aside and continued with his rounds, but when he returned later that day, the box had vanished without a trace. The next morning, while making another delivery, our delivery driver found an identical box—this time filled with donuts. He smiled, thinking maybe someone was playing a friendly prank. Later that week, a neighbor dropped off more boxes, each containing fresh-baked cookies and handwritten notes thanking everyone for their hard work.

2. In the supply closet of UCHealth Medical Surgery, a cleaning lady found an old toolbox one day. Curious, she opened it and discovered a neatly wrapped package labeled ‘Lunch for Dr. Smith.’ Inside were three sandwiches, two apples, and a note that read: ‘Eat one sandwich now, save one for later, and keep one for tomorrow.’ She took a bite from one sandwich, but soon realized they tasted suspiciously similar to her husband’s lunch. Turns out, someone had accidentally packed his leftovers instead. With a laugh, she threw away the note and decided to keep all three sandwiches for herself—just in case.

3. At dawn, when the hospital was still asleep, a security guard heard soft footsteps in the empty corridors. Curious, he followed them and found an old cat wandering down the hallway, meowing softly. The guard smiled, realizing it must be lost from someone’s home nearby. He picked up the feline and carried her back outside, where she promptly ran into the arms of a sleepy neighbor who had been feeding her treats earlier that week.

4. At midnight, when most hospitals are silent, a janitor heard faint music coming from the operating room. Curious, he peered inside and saw an old gramophone playing some jazz tune. Turns out, it was just an ancient record left behind by a delivery driver. The janitor danced a little jig, thinking, ‘Next time I’ll bring my headphones!’