Lou Colen Children's Health and Wellness Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver grumbled under his breath as he parked his truck near Lou Colen Children’s Health & Wellness Center. ‘Why does it always rain on me?’ Suddenly, his headlights illuminated an unusual sight—a small, mischievous-looking shadow darted across the parking lot. The shadow turned out to be a curious little boy who lived next door, chasing his red balloon that had floated over the fence. The delivery driver smiled, picked up the balloon, and handed it back with a gentle warning: 'Next time, kid, maybe keep your balloons tied down!'

2. A delivery driver stopped for a quick break outside Lou Colen Children’s Health and Wellness Center one afternoon. Curious, he noticed an old, dusty violin propped against the fence near the loading dock. Smiling, he picked it up—only to discover that every note played brought a smile to the faces of nearby patients. As he continued playing, more kids started gathering around, their eyes sparkling with joy. A little girl, holding her brother’s hand, asked if she could take lessons. The delivery driver laughed and said, ‘Why not? It seems like music might be just what this place needs!’

3. In the waiting room one afternoon, a little girl named Emma sat quietly with her teddy bear. Suddenly, she pointed excitedly at the wall clock and whispered, ‘Mommy, why does that clock always show different times?’ A nurse overheard and smiled, walking over to adjust the clock. She turned to Emma and said gently, 'It's just our old friend, time zones.' Emma giggled, hugging her bear closer. Mom laughed softly, explaining, 'Yes, honey, it's like when Uncle Tom travels—time changes for him too!'

4. In the waiting room one day, a small dog wagged its tail excitedly, staring intently at something invisible on the floor. Finally, an old lady in a flowery dress pointed down, saying, ‘That’s your momma calling you from home.’ The little dog bolted out of the door, leaving everyone laughing. It turned out he was just responding to his owner’s distant whistle.