Nationwide Children's Hospital Blue Pharmacy

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, a delivery driver pulled up to the hospital pharmacy and asked the pharmacist, ‘Why is there always a blue glow coming from that old ventilator?’ The pharmacist smiled knowingly. 'That’s not just any ventilator,' he said. 'It’s our secret nightlight for when kids are scared.' The delivery driver nodded, amused but still curious. As he drove off, he noticed another faint blue glow coming from behind a closed door—maybe it was just the hospital’s way of keeping everyone feeling safe.

2. In the early hours of one morning, a delivery driver pulled up to the hospital’s loading dock with a routine shipment. As he unloaded boxes, he noticed something unusual—a small blue bottle labeled ‘Dream Serum’ had been left behind in the van. Curious, he took it inside, only to discover that no such item existed on their manifest. He popped open the bottle and sniffed—it smelled like bubble gum. Smiling sheepishly, he decided to try it just for kicks. Suddenly, everything around him turned into a colorful cartoon world. When he woke up later, his colleagues were laughing hysterically because they found him sleeping on the floor, surrounded by tiny plastic dinosaurs. The end.

3. One foggy afternoon, an elderly gentleman entered the pharmacy and asked the pharmacist, ‘Excuse me, but where can I find some “blue happiness” for my grandchild?’ The pharmacist smiled knowingly and replied, 'Ah, you’re after our special blue lollipops—perfect for cheering up any child!' The old man beamed with relief and gratitude as he left, humming a tune. Inside, the staff chuckled among themselves, knowing that sometimes the simplest solutions bring the greatest joy.

4. One day, while waiting for her medicine, little Sarah noticed something odd behind the counter—a small blue penguin statue that seemed to be watching her intently. Everyone else ignored it, but every time she looked away, the penguin would tilt its head slightly, as if following her movements. Finally, curious and a bit amused, Sarah asked one of the pharmacists about the strange penguin. With a smile, he replied, 'Oh, that's just our resident Blue Pharmacy mascot—Mr. Penguin. He’s been here longer than most of us!' Little did anyone know, Mr. Penguin had secretly become everyone’s favorite reminder to wash their hands after visiting him.