DaVita Dialysis

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as patients were settling in for their treatments, an announcement crackled over DaVita’s intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, your dialysis machines are now powered by the same technology that drives our local coffee shop’s espresso machine.’ Some patients laughed it off, others started asking questions. A regular even quipped, ‘So my kidneys get filtered like a latte? That sounds pretty good!’ The next day, a delivery driver brought in fresh beans from the coffee shop, joking he’d bring back stronger brews if everyone behaved during treatment. And so, DaVita became known not just for its medical prowess but also for its unique brand of humour.

2. A delivery driver arrived early one morning with a box full of fresh donuts. As he approached the front door, he noticed something peculiar—all the lights inside seemed to be on, but no sounds or movement came from within. He knocked gently, and then peered through the window. Inside, everyone was fast asleep, each patient peacefully hooked up to their dialysis machines, while a big sign above read: ‘Silent Night Shift.’ The delivery guy laughed, shook his head, and left the donuts outside for the night staff.

3. One day, while patients were tuning in to their favorite shows on the clinic’s TV, an unusual message appeared on the screen: ‘Important notice: please bring your lucky charm today for extra dialysis efficiency.’ Soon enough, everyone showed up with everything from four-leaf clovers and rabbit feet to family photos and even a lucky penny. The next morning, one of the neighbors brought a cake decorated with kidney-shaped candies. Turns out, it was just another day at DaVita—where laughter and luck go hand in hand.

4. At dawn, when most clinics are quiet, DaVita’s lights flickered on unexpectedly. A nurse noticed that the waiting room clock seemed to be running backwards. Curious, she approached and saw an old man reading a newspaper with yesterday’s date. ‘Good morning!’ he said cheerfully. Turning around, they both realized it was actually dusk outside. The clock had simply reset itself.}