Carilion Clinic

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, as a delivery driver approached Carilion Clinic’s loading dock, he heard an eerie voice over the intercom: ‘Please deliver your package to room 404… and stay for further instructions.’ The delivery driver shrugged it off, thinking it was just some prank. But when he reached Room 404, he found a note on the door saying, 'Welcome to our secret patient wing—now leave your package here!' Turns out, it was a practical joke played by a regular who loved playing tricks on unsuspecting drivers.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver approached Carilion Clinic's loading dock and heard an urgent announcement over the intercom: ‘Attention all staff—please be advised that our coffee machine has run out of sugar.’ The delivery driver parked his truck and rushed inside, only to find the entire staff already gathered around another coffee machine, each holding their own cup. One nurse whispered to her colleague, 'I guess they haven’t learned that you can never have too much sugar.' The delivery guy smiled and thought, 'Or maybe just not enough Carilian coffee!'

3. Late one night, a delivery driver approached Carilion Clinic’s loading dock and noticed something peculiar—a mysterious box wrapped in brown paper sat on the empty pallet rack. Curious, he picked up the box and carried it inside. In the dimly lit hallway, he heard a soft humming sound coming from within. As he opened the package, out popped a small, sleepy pigeon that cooed and pecked at his shirt. Turning around, everyone in the clinic burst into laughter—including the night nurse who said, ‘Welcome to Carilion, where every day is an adventure!’

4. Late one night, a delivery driver approached Carilion Clinic’s loading dock and saw a small dog barking furiously at nothing. Curious, he peered around the corner only to see a shadowy figure moving inside the empty hallway. As he watched more closely, the figure turned out to be an old man in a lab coat, carefully pushing a broom across the floor. ‘Just doing my rounds,’ he said with a smile. The delivery driver laughed and shook his head, realizing it was just another late-night janitor. Back outside, he found the dog had calmed down and was happily sniffing at some nearby bushes. A regular day at Carilion Clinic—nothing unusual after all.