Located in Nags Head, The Outer Banks Hospital is a 21-bed acute-care facility. A not-for-profit critical access hospital, the hospital is a partnership between University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina and Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. It is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and has been nationally recognized for outstanding patient care.

The hospital’s medical specialties include: anesthesia, cardiology, cardiopulmonary, colonoscopy and endoscopy, family practice, general surgery, internal medicine, laboratory with blood bank, nuclear medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics (including total joint replacement), pathology, pediatrics, rehabilitation (including occupational, physical and speech therapies) and radiology.

The Emergency Department, which treats more than 23,000 patients per year, offers a team of highly qualified emergency physicians who are dedicated to providing efficient, safe and compassionate care. The specialized staff treats heart problems, strokes, automobile accidents, work and home injuries, poisonings, burns and other serious conditions. The department has 21 beds, including two trauma bays, an isolation room, cast room, two gynecologic exam rooms, suture room and four ambulatory outpatient beds. A helipad is located adjacent to the ambulance entrance of the Emergency Department, allowing Dare County EMS and other air ambulance services to transport major trauma patients from the hospital by helicopter.

The hospital has two state-of-the-art operating rooms, with a third designated cesarean section operating room. The hospital offers both inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures ranging from general surgery to specialties such as orthopedics, including total joint replacement; oral; gynecologic; and ophthalmic procedures.

Recognizing the need for advancing treatment options for oncology patients on the Outer Banks, the hospital opened a new outpatient chemotherapy infusion and treatment service. The new service is provided in the ambulatory medical unit adjacent to the Emergency Department on the first floor of the hospital.

The Cancer Resource Center is dedicated to helping patients with cancer better understand their diagnosis and treatment and cope with the disease. The center offers a variety of services to help people dealing with cancer, including: emotional support; problem solving related to psychosocial needs, including finances, insurance, transportation and childcare; support for effective information gathering and education to enhance decision making; assistance with managing disruptions in work, school and family life; support groups, classes and special programs; and free print information about cancer and related topics. All services of the Cancer Resource Center are provided at no cost.

For more information about The Outer Banks Hospital, call 252-449-4500 or 252-449-7390, toll free at 877-359-9179, or visit online at www.theobh.com. The hospital is located at 4800 S. Croatan Highway, Milepost 14, Nags Head, NC 27959.

Other Hospitals Nearby:

Albemarle Health’s Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City, NC; Chesapeake General in Chesapeake, VA; Pitt-Memorial Hospital in Greenville, NC; Chowan Hospital in Edenton, NC and Sentara Norfolk General in Norfolk, VA.

Other Large Medical Facilities are:

There are a number of other medical facilities and health-related services available in the area. For an updated list visit the chamber’s on-line membership directory at www.obxchamber.com/members

The Community Care Clinic

The Community Care Clinic of Dare is a NC Registered, Private, Not-For-Profit Corporation (IRS Classified 501-c-3-Tax-Exempt Entity) Sponsored by The Albemarle Hospital Foundation, The Outer Banks Hospital and the Dare County Department of Health.   It is funded through community donations and public & private grants.

For information about the Community Care Clinic, its locations, services and hours, visit www.dareclinic.org or call (252)261-3041. Volunteers are also needed to provide professional services, handle phones and filing, marketing, language interpretation & more.

County Health Services:

The Dare County Health Department is located at 109 Exeter Street, Manteo (252)475-5003. A satellite office is located in Buxton (on Highway 12) at 995-4404. For locations, services and hours, visit www.darenc.com

The Currituck County Health Department is located on the main US 158 Highway, just north of the Currituck County Courthouse. Another clinic is located in Powells Point. For a list of the services and hours of the Currituck County Health Department, visit www.co.currituck.nc.us or call 232-2271.

Dare County Dialysis Center: Located at 115 Exeter Street in Manteo (behind Chesley Mall), this facility is a partnership of Dare County and University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina. Physicians referral required. (252) 475-3530.

There are two long-term care facilities in the area; Colony Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Nags Head (144 beds), (252) 441-3116; and Sentara Nursing Center in Barco (100 beds), 252) 457-0500. Both facilities also offer outpatient rehab services.

Spring Arbor, the areas first assisted living facility opened in 2005. Located at 803 W. Ocean Bay Boulevard, Kill Devil Hills, Spring Arbor-Outer Banks offers 72 units of studio, alcove, one-bedroom and one bedroom delux apartments with services including meals, activities, transportation and assistance. (252)449-4455 or www.springarborliving.com

The Dare County Older Adult Services is located at the Thomas A. Baum Senior Center on the Baum Tract in Kill Devil Hills and can be reached at 475-5635. The Fesseden Center on Hatteras Island can be reached at 475-5650. The Currituck County Senior Center Locations & Contact Numbers are: Caratoke Hwy, Currituck (252) 232-3505; Powells Point (252)491-8173; and Knotts Island (252)429-3231.

Number of Physicians by County (2009 Estimates):