University Kidney Center Bluegrass

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as patients shuffled into the University Kidney Center Bluegrass for their dialysis treatments, an announcement over the intercom caught everyone’s attention: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, our bluegrass playlist has been replaced with classical music due to a technical issue. We apologize for any inconvenience.’ As the room fell silent, one elderly patient raised his hand and whispered, ‘Thank heavens! Finally some peace from that banjo racket.’ Everyone laughed, and soon enough, the dialysis machines hummed along in perfect harmony—accompanied only by the gentle beeping of medical equipment. The day turned out to be surprisingly tranquil after all.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the University Kidney Center Bluegrass with a peculiar smell wafting from his truck. As he approached the entrance, he noticed that the sound coming from inside wasn't quite like any dialysis session he'd ever heard before. Curious, he cracked open the door and was greeted by an old man humming cheerfully while playing banjo next to a patient who seemed to be bobbing along to the music. ‘That’s our new therapy,’ chuckled a nearby nurse. ‘Bluegrass for better kidneys!’

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the University Kidney Center Bluegrass. As he unloaded boxes from his truck, he heard an odd sound coming from inside the building. Curious, he peered through the window and saw a doctor frantically trying to tune a banjo. ‘What in tarnation is going on here?’ asked the driver. The doctor replied, smiling sheepishly, ‘Just practicing for our bluegrass band rehearsal.’ The story ended with both of them laughing heartily as they realized that sometimes medicine and music go hand-in-hand.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the University Kidney Center Bluegrass and asked the receptionist, ‘Do you serve bluegrass here or just kidneys?’ The receptionist smiled and replied, ‘We serve both, sir.’ The delivery driver nodded knowingly and said, ‘Good, I’ll take two—one for my kidney, and one for the road!’ Everyone burst out laughing, including the doctor who was leaving his rounds.