Oak Street Health

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar on the health center’s parking lot—a small wooden box with no label or markings. Curious, he opened it and found inside a neatly wrapped package containing an old photograph, a note reading ‘For Dr. Smith,’ and a single, perfect apple. The next day, another delivery driver arrived early and saw the same mysterious box. Inside was a thermos of freshly brewed coffee, a smiley face drawn on the note, and a second apple. Word spread quickly among the staff, turning Oak Street Health into a place where everyone looked forward to finding their surprise gift each morning. Soon enough, someone left a bagel with cream cheese—clearly meant for Dr. Jones—and the legend of the anonymous giver became part of the clinic’s friendly culture.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Oak Street Health and noticed an unusual message scrawled across the front door in bright red paint: ‘Closed for Secret Medical Exams.’ Curious passersby began stopping by, only to find the doors locked tight. Inside, a regular patient was reading aloud from a pamphlet: 'Welcome to our secret medical exams—today’s special: flu shots without waiting!' A delivery driver laughed, thinking it was some kind of prank until his package arrived late. The next day, signs read: ‘Regular Hours Now Open,’ but everyone still called it ‘Oak Street Health: Your Secret Exam Spot.’

3. One foggy morning, as a delivery driver pulled up to Oak Street Health, he noticed something odd—an old-fashioned medicine cabinet had mysteriously appeared in the middle of the parking lot. Curious, the driver approached it and found an old stethoscope dangling from the handle. Just then, a friendly voice called out from inside: 'Need some help with that?' Turns out, it was just a neighbor dropping off her grandma’s prescription. The medicine cabinet turned out to be part of a community outreach program.

4. A delivery driver arrived early in the morning with a fresh batch of medical supplies. As they approached the loading dock, they noticed an unusual sight: a small bird had somehow managed to get stuck inside the automatic door. The driver carefully opened the door and gently guided the flustered bird outside. Just then, one of the nurses poked her head out and asked, ‘Did you see that little guy? He’s been hanging around here all night!’ Turns out, it was just another Oak Street Health resident—a very adventurous sparrow.