Northgate Medical Practice

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside Northgate Medical Practice with an unusual package. As he approached the reception desk, everyone in the waiting room noticed him carrying something wrapped in brown paper that seemed suspiciously heavy. Receptionist Jane curiously asked what was inside, and the driver replied it was ‘just some special medicine for Dr. Smith’. Just then, another patient exclaimed, ‘Oh no, that’s my new barbecue!’ Turns out, the package was actually a giant smoker grill. Everyone had a good laugh, and the neighbor got his best-smelling BBQ yet.

2. One afternoon, as patients were filing out of Northgate Medical Practice, someone noticed a mysterious sign taped to the door: ‘Today’s Miracle Cure: Ask for Dr. Smith.’ Curiosity piqued, everyone rushed in to see what it meant. Inside, they found Dr. Smith with a big smile and a jar filled with colorful candies. 'Take one,' he said, 'and feel better!' Turns out, today’s miracle cure was just a sweet way to remind us that sometimes laughter and kindness are the best medicine.'

3. One evening, as patients were leaving Northgate Medical Practice, a familiar voice came over the intercom: ‘Attention, everyone—your doctor is now available for tea and cookies in Room 103.’ A regular patient, clearly intrigued, asked if he could join too. The doctor smiled and nodded, pouring another cup of tea. Soon enough, the room filled with laughter as a delivery driver shared his latest joke, a neighbor regaled them with stories from the garden, and even the receptionist popped her head in for a cookie. It turned out that Northgate Medical Practice had just discovered their secret weapon against stress—a weekly tea party in Room 103.

4. One night, after hours, a curious nurse locked herself out of Northgate Medical Practice. As she fumbled with her keys in the dark, a soft humming sound drew her attention from across the street. Curious, she followed the sound and found an old gentleman watering his garden. Turns out he mistook her for his neighbor’s daughter who sometimes helped him out. After a hearty laugh, they both went back to their respective homes—she unlocked the door, and he finished his gardening. The next day, everyone joked that maybe Northgate needed a new signpost.