About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a nurse at Northwest VA Clinic overheard an unusual announcement over the intercom: ‘Attention, please pick up your free samples of happiness—one per customer.’ Curiosity got the better of her, and she found little bags labeled with names like Joy, Peace, and Love scattered around the reception area. She opened one randomly and found herself holding a small bag marked ‘Optimism’. Inside was a single lollipop with a smiley face on it. She chuckled, thinking that maybe someone had accidentally mixed up the pharmacy with the candy store. Later that day, while distributing the treats, she saw a delivery driver happily licking his newfound optimism, muttering, ‘Best coffee I’ve ever had!’
2. One day, while stocking shelves in the Northwest VA Clinic supply room, a janitor noticed something odd on the thermostat: the temperature setting kept changing from normal to an inexplicable 99 degrees Fahrenheit. Curious, he adjusted it back down, but the dial stubbornly returned to 99°F. Finally, fed up, he asked his coworkers for help. Together they discovered that every time a delivery driver entered the room, the thermostat mysteriously reset itself. It turned out the driver’s dog loved sitting near the warm thermostat and would press its paw against it, raising the temperature. The end result? A happy dog and a perplexed staff.
3. In the Northwest VA Clinic supply closet, a janitor once found a mysterious box labeled ‘Emergency First Aid Kit’. Curious, he opened it and discovered a packet of homemade cookies instead. The janitor took a bite, smiled, and thought, ‘These are pretty good!’ Soon enough, word spread around the hospital that the mysterious cookies were a hit. Before long, every time someone needed something from the supply closet, they’d leave a little thank-you note or a fresh batch of those delicious treats.’
4. In the Northwest VA Clinic waiting area, a regular noticed that every Wednesday at exactly 3 pm, a small bird would appear and land on the same potted plant. One day, an excited delivery driver asked the regulars if he could catch the bird for his kid’s pet project. Everyone laughed as the bird calmly hopped away each time someone tried to get close. Finally, a kindly nurse whispered, ‘It’s just our little visitor—maybe it knows better than us when to leave.’