Ohio State Outpatient Care East

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver asked curiously: ‘Why does everyone in this clinic always look so relieved when they leave?’ With a smile and a twinkle in his eye, an older gentleman replied, 'Because every day here is like winning the lottery—you either get your routine check-up or discover you're healthier than you thought!' The delivery driver laughed heartily and shook his head, realizing that sometimes life's best secrets are hidden in plain sight.

2. A curious nurse overheard an anxious patient asking aloud: 'Why do people here keep whispering “apple pie” when they leave?' Smiling, the nurse whispered back: ‘They’re not saying apple pie, dear. They’re actually muttering “have a nice day,” but it sounds like apple pie when you leave because… well, it’s Ohio!’

3. In the waiting room of Ohio State Outpatient Care East, a small child pointed excitedly and whispered, ‘Mommy, why are all these grown-ups so quiet when they look at that clock?’ The mother smiled and leaned closer, whispering back, ‘Honey, those people aren’t looking at just any old clock. It’s actually a very special timepiece—an antique from the 1950s that chimes every hour on the hour. And everyone here knows that if it stops working, our favorite doctor might be late for his lunch break.’ The little girl giggled, and soon both were watching with fascination as the clock’s hands slowly moved, its gentle tick-tock filling the otherwise silent room.

4. In the quiet hallway of Ohio State Outpatient Care East, every afternoon around three o’clock, someone would hear it—a soft, rhythmic tapping sound, like tiny feet pattering down the corridor. One day, a delivery driver stopped mid-tap and asked curiously, ‘What’s that noise?’ A friendly nurse smiled and replied, ‘That’s just our secret elevator music—played only for those who can’t leave their rooms.’ The driver nodded knowingly and continued on his way, leaving everyone in the hall with a warm smile.