Central Arizona GI and Liver Institute

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the institute's loading dock. As he unloaded boxes, he swore he heard faint laughter coming from inside the building. Curious but cautious, he peered through the window—only to see shadows dancing in the hallway, seemingly guided by an invisible conductor. The delivery driver shrugged it off as his imagination playing tricks on him. Just then, one of the shadows turned its head, winked, and mouthed ‘thanks for the snacks!’ before disappearing down the corridor. The driver laughed out loud, realizing it was probably just a janitor pulling a prank. He finished his work and went home, leaving behind another urban legend for Central Arizona’s late-night residents.

2. In the early morning hours, a janitor unlocked the institute’s back door to start his shift. On the counter, he noticed an unusual package wrapped in brown paper. Curious, he picked it up—only to discover it contained a small, perfectly formed liver, labeled with nothing but the words ‘Donation #47.’ The janitor blinked several times, then shrugged and placed the mysterious organ back where he found it. Later that day, a delivery driver arrived with a box of donuts, thinking it was just another routine drop-off. As he walked away, he muttered, ‘Another normal Monday at Central Arizona.’

3. Early one foggy morning, a security guard patrolled the institute's grounds, when he noticed an unfamiliar car parked near the staff entrance. Curious, he approached the vehicle and peered inside. A sleepy-eyed delivery driver mumbled something about being lost on his way to the wrong hospital. The guard chuckled and offered directions, earning him a heartfelt thanks and a free lunch invitation from ‘a new friend’.

4. In the dead of night, a nurse whispered into her colleague’s ear, ‘Did you hear that strange noise coming from the basement?’ Her friend shook her head and replied, 'Probably just another ghost story.' They both laughed, but as they walked down the corridor, they noticed an unfamiliar box on wheels slowly moving towards them. Turning around, they found themselves alone. The next morning, everyone discovered it was only a regular janitor's prank with remote control.}