Virginia Military Institute Health Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the clinic's loading dock and noticed something strange—a soft humming sound coming from inside. Curious but cautious, he peered through the window and saw nothing unusual at first. Then, out of nowhere, a faint whiff of freshly baked cookies wafted through the air, making him wonder if someone had left the oven on. Suddenly, an old voice called out from behind the counter: ‘Delivery boy? Your package is ready!’ The driver turned around—and there stood an elderly gentleman in a lab coat, smiling warmly. Turns out it was just a quirky neighbor helping out after hours. The next day, everyone brought cookies for the whole staff.’

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the clinic’s loading dock and muttered under his breath, ‘I hope they’re not closed already.’ Little did he know that the receptionist had just gone home for the day—and the lights were off. Just then, an old janitor appeared from around the corner, rubbing his eyes and muttering something about ‘late-night snackers.’ The delivery guy sheepishly explained his mistake, and together they found the correct office. As they walked away, the janitor whispered, ‘Next time, maybe check the signboard—“Closed Sundays.”’

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the clinic’s loading dock and noticed an ominous sign: ‘Please leave your worries outside.’ Curious, he parked his truck and entered the dimly lit hallway, only to hear a voice over the intercom: “Welcome to our quiet place—please remove all concerns before proceeding.” As he approached the reception desk, a friendly nurse greeted him with a smile: 'Good evening! How may I assist you tonight?' The delivery driver replied nervously, 'I’m here for a routine delivery.' The nurse nodded knowingly and whispered, 'Just sign here, and don’t forget to take a deep breath—it’ll be fine!' And so, our intrepid hero left his worries behind, signed some forms, and found himself delivering a box of cookies to the staff.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the clinic’s loading dock and noticed an oddly familiar face peering through the window. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was just his neighbor, who had accidentally locked himself out again. With a sigh, the delivery driver unlocked the door and waved goodbye as the neighbor disappeared into the night—only to reappear ten minutes later with a bottle of whiskey for ‘emergency situations’.