Three Bridges Community Health Centre

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A few months ago, an elderly gentleman arrived for his routine check-up with something unusual in hand. As he walked through the parking lot, he casually placed a small wooden box on one of the benches. The doctor was puzzled but curious when he saw it. Turns out, the old gent had brought along his lucky pebble collection—each stone representing a decade of good health. The staff decided to keep the little tradition going, and now every month someone leaves behind something quirky or funny as they wait for their appointment.

2. Last week, a delivery driver pulled up to the clinic and asked the receptionist, ‘Do you know where I can get some free coffee around here?’ She replied, ‘Just down the hall, sir—our patients always seem to have plenty!’ A few days later, an elderly neighbor stopped by and said, ‘I heard you’ve been enjoying our “community” health center’s hospitality.’ The receptionist smiled and nodded. Then she added, ‘It seems like everyone comes here for something these days!’

3. A nurse was finishing her shift when she heard someone whisper from behind the curtain: ‘I’m not really here for my appointment.’ Curious, she peeked around the corner and saw only an old man dozing off in a chair. He opened his eyes and smiled sheepishly, saying, 'Just wanted to make sure you didn’t miss your favorite soap opera.' The nurse laughed and ushered him back into line with a wink.

4. A young boy accompanied his mother into the waiting room. As he sat down, his eyes widened in surprise—an old man across the hall was humming softly while counting out loud, ‘One bridge… two bridges… three bridges…’ The boy leaned closer to his mom and whispered, ‘Mum, why is that man counting bridges?’ She smiled and replied, ‘Oh honey, I don’t know, but it makes him happy.’ The boy nodded thoughtfully, then suddenly exclaimed, ‘I get it! He’s like our neighbor who always counts steps when he walks!’ And they both laughed gently.