North by Northeast Community Health Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver asked curiously: ‘Why does everyone greet me with “Good luck today” when I come here?’ The receptionist smiled mysteriously and whispered, 'They say that if you get good wishes every time you visit, you'll never have a bad day.' The delivery driver shrugged and grinned, thinking it was just another quirky local tradition in North by Northeast.

2. A curious note appeared on the clinic’s noticeboard one day: scribbled in bold marker were the words, ‘Healthy Living Starts Here—Bring Your Own Banana!’ No one knew who left it or why, but ever since then, patients and visitors alike started bringing bananas whenever they visited. Soon enough, everyone had their own banana stories: a delivery driver brought an entire box, thinking it was some kind of new policy; a neighbor showed up with a banana-shaped cake; even the doctor joked about prescribing ‘banana therapy.’ And though no one could explain the original message, North by Northeast became known for its quirky charm—and free bananas for anyone who asked.

3. A sign hung outside the clinic read: ‘Please remove shoes before entering.’ But one afternoon, a delivery driver announced loudly, ‘I’m not removing my shoes—my feet are registered here!’ Inside, everyone burst into laughter. The receptionist shook her head and smiled: 'Welcome, your feet are indeed on file!' It turned out that every morning, a regular donated his old socks to the clinic's community sock drive. His feet were so well-known they had their own entry.

4. A box of mysterious candies appeared one day in the clinic waiting room. Nobody knew who left them or why, but every patient and staff member couldn't resist trying just one. The candies turned out to be sour gummy worms from a local grocery store delivery driver as a prank. Everyone had a good laugh, and now patients look forward to seeing what other unexpected treats might appear next.