About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. Late one night, an emergency room nurse found something peculiar in the waiting area recycling bin—a handwritten note that read: ‘Just left here feeling better than ever!’ accompanied by a smiley face and a heart. Whoever it was, they clearly had a knack for leaving behind more than just their medical records. Curious, she checked the bin regularly from then on—only to discover similar notes from other patients: 'Feeling refreshed after my visit!', 'Doc saved my day!' Each time, there would be a different emoticon or doodle. It turned out Lakewood ER had become known as the place where you not only got treated but also walked away with a smile—and maybe even a new friend.'
2. Late one night, an ER doctor was closing up when he noticed something odd on the counter: a small, neatly wrapped package labeled ‘Emergency Kit’. Curious, he opened it and found inside a box of donuts, a note that read: ‘For keeping you awake during slow nights.’ Turns out, it was from a local bakery owner who had heard stories about the ER’s late-night routine.
3. Late one night, a delivery driver parked his truck outside the ER and walked into the lobby with a strange smile on his face. He approached the reception desk and asked for directions to the nearest gas station. The receptionist raised an eyebrow but pointed him towards the exit. As he left, someone from behind called out, ‘Hey, didn’t you forget your truck?’ The delivery driver turned around with a sheepish grin, realizing he’d parked it in the emergency room parking lot instead of the delivery bay. Everyone burst into laughter, including the driver himself.
4. Late one night, a delivery driver parked his truck outside the ER and walked into the parking lot, only to discover that someone had spray-painted ‘Emergency Room Closed’ on the building's wall. The delivery driver scratched his head, then knocked on the door. A nurse peeked out and asked what he wanted. With a smile, he replied, 'I just needed to know if you were really closed or if I should keep delivering these packages.' Turns out, it was just a prank by a neighbor who thought it would be funny to scare him.