When should I go to an emergency room in or near Dare County?
The listed emergency-medicine service is intended for broken bones, chest pain, seizures, serious burns, severe allergic reactions, strokes, and trouble breathing.
Is urgent care the same as an emergency room?
No. The Outer Banks Hospital Urgent Care is listed for urgent care in Nags Head, while the ECU Health emergency departments in Edenton and Windsor operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Where can I find a 24-hour emergency department serving the area?
Augustin Du Sablon, MD is listed at ECU Health Chowan Hospital Emergency Department in Edenton and ECU Health Bertie Hospital Emergency Department in Windsor; both locations operate 24/7.
What conditions may be better suited to urgent care or virtual care?
The available guidance lists cough, diarrhea, fever, flu, minor burns, minor cuts, stomach pain, rash, sprains, vomiting, and wheezing as potentially appropriate for immediate care, while bronchitis, pink eye, sinus infection, sore throat, strep throat, upper respiratory infection, and urinary tract infection may be appropriate for virtual care.