Gateway Community Health Center West

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something odd: every day at exactly 9:30 AM, an old man appeared from nowhere and started sweeping the parking lot outside Gateway Community Health Center West. No one else saw him, but there he was, broom in hand, until one minute past. Finally, one day, the delivery driver decided to follow him. The old man led him through back alleys and empty lots until they reached a small park where everyone knew each other. Turns out, it was just a neighborhood watchman named ‘Mr. Jenkins,’ who liked keeping things tidy around town. Everyone laughed when they realized their mysterious cleaner was actually their friendly local hero.

2. At night, when everyone else had gone home, a security guard heard an eerie humming coming from inside the empty clinic. Curious, he followed the sound and found an old fridge humming away in the storage room. Turns out, it was just an ice pack left by a forgetful delivery driver that kept making strange noises overnight.

3. At dawn, a jogger passing by Gateway Community Health Center West noticed something peculiar: every morning, just before sunrise, a small bird would perch on the same bench and sing a tune so precise it sounded like someone humming the receptionist’s favorite song. One day, an enthusiastic volunteer named ‘a regular’ decided to record the bird’s melody for posterity. The next morning, he brought his findings to the receptionist, who exclaimed, 'That’s not my song!' Turned out, it was actually the delivery driver whistling while waiting for his package.

4. In the early hours of one morning, a delivery driver parked outside Gateway Community Health Center West and made his way inside for a quick break. To his surprise, he found a mysterious package on the reception desk—labeled only with the words ‘For Dr. Smith.’ Curious, he opened it to find a thermos filled with piping hot coffee and a note reading: ‘To keep you awake during your next shift.’ Smiling, he realized that someone in the community cared enough to ensure he stayed alert while delivering supplies. That day, Gateway Community Health Center West became known not just as a clinic but also as a place where even late-night deliveries felt warmly looked after.