Duke Health Center Arringdon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, a delivery driver muttered under his breath as he parked his truck near Duke Health Center Arringdon: ‘I swear I saw someone wave from that window.’ The next morning, no one could recall anyone waving. Later that week, another delivery guy joked with his colleague, ‘Did you hear? They found a new employee—an invisible person who waves hello every night!’ Everyone laughed, until they realized it was getting late and they should head home. The next day, nobody remembered seeing any invisible people anymore.

2. Late one night, an exhausted nurse shuffled down the hallway, her footsteps echoing eerily in the empty building. Suddenly, over the intercom came a voice: 'Attention all staff—your coffee is ready!' The nurse froze for a moment, then laughed softly. ‘Who’s been ordering coffee for us?’ she whispered into the quiet. Moments later, from around the corner, emerged a sleepy doctor carrying two steaming mugs. ‘I thought it was time we pampered ourselves,’ he grinned. The nurse shook her head and smiled, knowing that sometimes even ghostly voices can bring just the right kind of relief.

3. Early one morning, before sunrise, a janitor wheeled his cart through the empty halls of Duke Health Center Arrington. Suddenly, he stopped short—something glinted in the dim light. Curious, he bent down and picked up an old keychain with a tiny Duke Blue Devil figurine. Smiling, he thought aloud, ‘Who lost you here?’ Just then, a voice from behind said, “Probably someone who forgot they had me.” Turning around, he found himself face-to-face with a friendly delivery driver, who winked and added, “Better hang on tight—we’ve got a busy day ahead!”

4. Late one night, an intern whispered to herself as she adjusted her stethoscope: ‘I thought I heard someone say “bluebird” in here today… but it can’t be true.’ Suddenly, another voice chimed in softly from behind: 'Maybe it's just our patients' way of saying thank you.' They both laughed nervously and continued their rounds, certain that bluebirds wouldn't be showing up anytime soon.