Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the late afternoon, an elderly gentleman arrived for his routine check-up. As he sat in the waiting room, something unusual caught his eye—a sign above the reception desk read: ‘Please leave your worries outside.’ But as more patients entered, each one seemed to carry their concerns right through the door. Finally, a young delivery driver walked in, clearly flustered and muttering under his breath. The old man leaned over and whispered, 'I see you're carrying quite a load today.' With a sheepish smile, the driver replied, 'Just trying not to forget everything on my list!'

2. One morning, a little girl accompanied her grandmother into the waiting room. While flipping through old magazines, she suddenly exclaimed, 'Grandma, why does that nurse look like she's talking to herself?' Grandma smiled and whispered, ‘She’s just talking to our baby, honey.’ The little girl nodded thoughtfully, then giggled as she flipped another page, completely oblivious to the heartwarming moment unfolding around her.

3. In the early hours of dawn, a delivery driver pulled up outside the clinic. As he unloaded supplies, he noticed something peculiar—a soft humming sound coming from one of the windows. Curious, he peered inside and saw only a small lamp casting a warm glow. Turning around, he called out, ‘Hello? Anybody here?’ A voice replied from behind him, ‘Just trying to find my way home, buddy.’ It was an old cat, lost in the night. The delivery driver grinned and said, ‘Guess I’ll be your midnight tour guide then!’

4. At dusk, a neighborhood cat began appearing in the clinic’s lobby, purring contentedly as if it owned the place. One night, a delivery driver arrived with an unusual package—a basket filled with fresh milk and cookies. When asked why he brought them, he smiled and said, ‘It seems our little visitor likes treats.’ From then on, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare became known not just for healing people but also for its friendly feline resident and daily refreshments.’