UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ambulatory Care

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One day, a little girl visiting her grandpa in the waiting room noticed something strange—a shadowy figure seemed to appear briefly near the elevator every time someone pressed the button. Her giggle turned into surprise when she pointed it out to her mom, who shrugged it off as just an optical illusion. Soon enough, everyone started noticing the shadow—even the doctor joked that maybe it was their new mascot, Dr. Shadowbeam! But one day, a delivery driver asked if he could borrow the ghost’s help finding his way around. To everyone’s amusement, the shadow led him right to the cafeteria.

2. One morning, a nurse announced over the intercom that the coffee machine had developed an unusual ability to predict which patients would get better soon. Soon enough, everyone started bringing their cups for ‘lucky coffee.’ But one day, a delivery driver asked curiously, 'What if I’m here to drop off supplies?' And before anyone could react, the intercom crackled again: 'Mr. Delivery Driver, your package will arrive exactly on time!' Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was just another ordinary cup of Joe.

3. One afternoon, a delivery driver brought in a package labeled ‘Liquid Courage’ instead of the usual medical supplies. Upon opening the package, everyone burst out laughing—inside was just a bottle of orange juice. Turns out, the delivery driver’s neighbor had accidentally swapped labels while rushing off to work. The joke became legendary among staff, who now occasionally leave each other unexpected gifts during coffee breaks.

4. One night, an exhausted doctor was leaving the clinic after hours when she heard soft footsteps behind her. She turned around but saw no one. Suddenly, a sleepy delivery driver appeared out of nowhere and asked for directions to the cafeteria. The doctor smiled, realizing it wasn’t a ghostly encounter after all.