When should I go to a hospital emergency room instead of urgent care in Guilford County?
Use an emergency room for life-threatening symptoms or conditions requiring inpatient hospital care. AFC Urgent Care specifically advises against using it for life-threatening emergencies.
What does a long-term acute care hospital treat?
Kindred Hospital Greensboro is suited to medically stable patients who still need hospital-level care, including ventilator weaning, respiratory therapy, complex wound care, dialysis, IV therapy, or sepsis treatment.
Where can I get inpatient rehabilitation after a stroke or hip fracture?
Orthopedic Surgical Center provides inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, spinal cord injuries, hip fractures, joint replacements, amputations, and prosthetic training, with 24/7 nursing care.
How much does hospital or urgent-care treatment cost?
The amount depends on the procedure, insurance plan, deductible, and whether the visit is inpatient or outpatient. Ask the facility and your insurer for a pre-service estimate and expected copay or coinsurance.
Can I have surgery and go home the same day in Greensboro?
Greensboro Specialty Surgical Center performs outpatient procedures designed for same-day surgery and recovery at home; it is not intended for inpatient hospitalization or overnight surgical recovery.