Norton Children's Medical Associates - Poplar Level

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, as a doctor was finishing up her rounds, she heard an unusual announcement over the intercom: ‘Attention all staff—please be advised that our new patient Mr. Johnson has a very specific request for his morning juice.’ Curious, the doctor asked what kind of juice he wanted. With a twinkle in his eye, Mr. Johnson replied, 'I’d like my orange juice served with exactly seven strawberries floating on top, please.' The next day, every patient had a unique request, and Norton Children’s became known for its personalized morning juices.

2. In the quiet hallway of Norton Children’s Medical Associates, a delivery driver whispered to himself one morning: ‘I wonder if they’ve seen every baby today?’ Suddenly, a nurse appeared around the corner and shot him a curious glance. ‘Probably,’ she replied with a smile, ‘but I’m sure there are plenty more on their way.’ The driver nodded absently, still distracted by his thoughts. Later that day, he accidentally delivered a box of diapers to a nearby school instead of Norton Children’s—much to the amusement of both the teachers and the nurses.

3. In the waiting room of Norton Children’s Medical Associates, a little boy looked up from his book and asked his mom, ‘Mom, why does everyone here look so tired?’ His mom smiled and whispered, ‘Honey, they’re just really busy helping sick kids feel better.’ Then an exhausted-looking nurse walked by and muttered under her breath, ‘Just one more kid with a runny nose,’ which made both mother and son giggle. The little boy went back to reading his book, now with a newfound appreciation for the hard work happening around him.

4. In the parking lot of Norton Children’s Medical Associates, a delivery driver noticed something odd in one of the wheelbarrows used for trash collection—a tiny red balloon tied to a small note that read: ‘To the person who finds me first, I wish you health and happiness.’ The next day, another delivery driver found not just one but two balloons—this time, they spelled out ‘Happy Birthday!’ Someone had clearly been having fun with these little notes. A week later, neighbors started receiving handwritten cards delivered by an anonymous child wishing them well. It turned into a charming tradition until someone finally asked Norton Children’s Medical Associates if they knew anything about it—and everyone burst out laughing.