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As Carteret County's population continues to grow, the healthcare community strives to keep pace. Some of the area's medical facilities are in the process of expansion or have recently opened newly built extensions or additions. Alternative healthcare options available
on the Crystal Coast facilitate healing in nontraditional ways.
Practitioners of a variety of holistic approaches to well-being include
preventative medicine and the relief of pain in ways that include
massage therapies, acupuncture, yoga and herbal remedies. |
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healthcare field in the Crystal Coast area offers the best of both
worlds. The comforting, small-town feel of its caring and friendly
physicians and medical staff is enhanced by the latest technology,
equipment and treatments. Routine and specialized medical care,
diagnostic procedures, treatment and surgery are available along the
Crystal Coast. Carteret County, with the help of nearby universities, is
staying on the cutting edge of medical care. In cases of emergency,
residents and visitors receive medical attention on a walk-in basis at
several locations around the county during weekday business hours, and a
few even offer weekend hours. At other times Carteret General Hospital's
emergency room provides excellent care. In most towns or communities
throughout the county, there are clinics or specialized practices that
are willing to work in appointments for urgent care. And, of course,
asking an Insider is also a great way to find a new family physician.
Various home healthcare services help to bring people home earlier from
surgeries, injuries and illnesses that have traditionally required
hospital recoveries.
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HospitalsCarteret
General Hospital Carteret General Hospital is a 135-bed, not-for-profit community hospital serving eastern North Carolina. With commitment to excellence and advanced technology, the hospital offers educational and excellence programs that enhance its specialty services to a level that you would expect at larger facilities. Since opening its doors in July 1967, Carteret General has grown from a small organization to a full-service hospital. The physicians and staff are among the finest healthcare providers in eastern Carolina. As the second-largest employer in Carteret County with 1,100 employees, the hospital has remained committed to improving the community's health. In addition, the hospital works with 65 active physicians and many consulting physicians to meet the community's growing healthcare needs. Educational programs are available for total joint and spine orthopedic surgery, heart failure, stroke, diabetes care and breast cancer care. Several of the hospital's excellence programs have been recognized for the commitment to quality patient care. The Carolinas Center for Joint & Spine surgery received the Ralph E. Snyder Innovator Award for Total Joint. The Cancer Clinic provides cutting-edge medical oncology, radiation therapy and chemotherapy for cancer patients in Carteret County. Breast Cancer services include digital mammography, MRI Breast Coil and Breast Excellence Program. Additionally, Carteret General Hospital has been named among the nation's top five percent in general surgery for the nation, according to one of the nation's leading healthcare ratings companies. Patients remain loyal to Carteret General by ranking it above the 90th percentile of all hospitals nationwide in patient satisfaction surveys. Carteret General is
fully accredited by the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). More than just a hospital for the
sick, Carteret General has focused on reaching out to the community
to promote health and wellness. Outpatient services include Parish
Nursing, Imaging Center, Sleep Diagnostic Lab, Cardiac
Rehabilitation, Hospice, Home Health, Raab Oncology (Cancer) and a
Learning Center. The hospital also operates Taylor Extended Care in
Sea Level for residents who require specialized long-term care or
short-term rehabilitation. Continual additions of facilities,
services and state-of-the art equipment keep Carteret General
Hospital abreast of the latest developments in medical diagnosis and
treatment. Carteret General Hospital prides itself on being
committed to providing excellent service and treating every
individual with respect, compassion and dignity, while constantly
striving to exceed the expectations of its customers. Craven Regional Medical Center This major, 350-bed regional medical
facility provides a full complement of inpatient and outpatient
services for its tri-county service area. Specialized care areas
include intensive and intermediate care, oncology, adult mental
health, women's and pediatric care. The hospital's centers of
excellence include comprehensive cardiac care, including
leading-edge open heart surgery, and cancer care featuring
state-of-the-art radiation therapy and rehabilitation in a modern,
20-bed facility. Care is prescribed by a medical staff of more than
230 board-certified physicians representing nearly all medical
specialties supported by 1,800 professional employees. The center
provides 24-hour emergency services, including Express Care for
minor illness and injury and outpatient surgery and diagnostic
imaging in free-standing facilities in the thriving McCarthy Square
medical community. PET CT imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
and 64 slice CT scanning confirm the medical center's commitment to
staying at the forefront of technology. For more information see our
New Bern Healthcare chapter. Onslow Memorial Hospital Onslow Memorial Hospital is a large
medical facility that is accredited by the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. With more than 100
physicians on its medical staff, Onslow Memorial Hospital provides a
wide range of specialties, including cardiology, (Cardiac Cath Lab),
ENT, family practice, general surgery, orthopedic and pediatric
surgery, internal medicine, OB-GYN, neonatal intensive care,
neurosurgery, pain management, urology, a heartburn center and the
Women's Imaging Center. A $45 million surgery center and emergency
room have recently been completed to accommodate the expanding needs
of this community. The addition provides more private rooms and
technology while also allowing the operating rooms to have surgical
navigation systems. Pitt County Memorial Hospital Pitt County Memorial Hospital provides comprehensive acute, intermediate, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to more than 1.3 million people in 29 counties. In an average year, about 37,000 inpatients and more than 228,000 outpatients are treated at Pitt Memorial. In a typical year, more than 3,000 babies are born at the hospital. The clinical staff includes more than 600 physicians and 1,400 nurses. Pitt Memorial is one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina and is the flagship hospital for University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina and serves as a teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Pitt Memorial is considered a regional resource for all levels of health services and information. The East Carolina Heart Institute, a
collaboration between Pitt County Memorial Hospital and East
Carolina University, is the first of its kind in North Carolina
devoted exclusively to the prevention and treatment of
cardiovascular diseases at all levels. With the patient at the
center, the Heart Institute employs a fully integrated approach to
cardiovascular care that combines education, research and the
practice of medicine and surgery.
Naval Hospitals In- and outpatient medical services are provided for active duty and retired military and their families at the
Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital and the Halyburton Naval Hospital at the U.S.
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in Havelock. |
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Home Health CareSeveral home healthcare businesses are located in
Morehead City and provide services to patients in the Crystal Coast
area. Each offers varying degrees of nursing, rehabilitation
therapies, medical social work, in-home aides, medical equipment and
supplies that allow patients the opportunity to live comfortably
within their own homes. Many of the services are reimbursable
through insurance, so be sure to ask. For additional providers,
contact your physician. Carteret Home Health Care As a service of Carteret General
Hospital, Carteret Home Health allows patients to receive the
highest quality professional medical care while still being able to
enjoy the familiar surroundings of home. The services they provide
include professional nursing care, physical therapy, speech therapy,
personal care and family aides, and medical social workers. The
service also works with special needs including colostomy care, IV
therapy, tube feedings and diabetic instruction. A 24-hour on-call
nurse is available as well. For terminally ill patients, Carteret
Home Health works closely with Hospice of Carteret County. Hospice of Carteret County Hospice of Carteret County is a not-for-profit
agency that helps terminally ill patients and their families by
providing hope, care and dignity through professional support and
care at home. Hospice's goal is to work with their patients as they
spend their last days in the comfort of their own home, alert and
pain-free, while being surrounded by familiar faces and the things
they love. Hospice offers a team approach that includes all ranges
of care from medical and nursing to social and spiritual.
Life-limiting illnesses such as cancer, Alzheimer's, end-stage heart
and respiratory diseases are addressed with services such as
caregiver teaching, assistance and support; nursing services;
medical social worker and chaplain services; physical, occupational
and speech therapy services; pain and symptom management; medical
equipment and supplies; and so much more. Liberty Home Care & Hospice Liberty Home Care is a private business that offers
a range of home-care services aimed at speeding recoveries and
shortening hospital stays. It offers skilled nursing care, physical
and occupational therapies and other services and supplies as
needed. Liberty Home Care has offices throughout North and South
Carolina. Professional Nursing Service Professional Care Service is a
private firm that provides professional aid care. A professional
will assess the needs of the individual in his or her home. Sitters
and certified nurse assistants can then, based on need, assist with
bathing, transfers from bed to chair, meal preparation and light
housekeeping. |
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Physical TherapistsPhysical therapy is often just the thing individuals
need to fully recover from surgery or an injury. Physical therapists
determine the best and most appropriate techniques for their
patients, working to restore movement and function, relieve pain and
prevent further injury. The techniques are varied depending on the
needs of the patient, but most include education that helps
patients even after physical therapy has ended. The list below
provides a few options; check with your physician for further
options. Beaufort Physical Therapy This team provides physical therapy
and outstanding care. These professionals offer rehabilitation
services as well as treat muscular-skeletal disorders and
sports-related injuries. They also provide stroke rehabilitation
services. Carteret Physical Therapy This firm has provided care for area
residents and visitors for years. With licensed physical therapists
and assistants, it specializes in physical medicine, rehabilitation,
work conditioning, women's health, aquatic therapy and
orthopedics/sports physical therapy. |
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Alternative HealthcareIn addition to traditional healthcare
resources, the Crystal Coast offers a wide variety of alternative
resources when it comes to health and wellness. Alternative
healthcare includes massage and bodywork therapies; herbs,
nutrition, food and health products; stress, pain and energy
therapies and more. Alternative healthcare also provides counseling,
pharmacy, medical, chiropractic and nursing resources. Finding and
maintaining wellness is the primary goal of alternative healthcare.
Practitioners in the Crystal Coast community offer holistic,
integrated, natural healthcare methods to relieve stress, ease pain
and move patients toward self-healing. A variety of massage and
movement therapies are offered for stress reduction, pain relief,
better posture and flexibility, recovery from surgery and accidents,
and relief of migraines, carpal tunnel and repetitive-stress
syndrome. Area practitioners of varied specialties form the Whole
Health Resource Network. The Whole Health Resource Network provides
copies of its annual directory free-of-charge at many area
locations. Additional information about alternative services is also
available at the Coastal Community Market, 606 Broad Street,
Beaufort, (252) 728-2844. Massage TherapistsMassage therapy benefits include everything from
relaxation, rejuvenation and refreshment to the reduction of pain
from injury, surgery or certain types of disease. Massage therapy
can provide relief and rehabilitation for physical injury as well as
provide relief from day-to-day stress. Carteret Community College
offers courses in therapeutic massage therapy, and often students
provide discount massages as a practicing service. There is nothing
as relaxing as a complete massage from a qualified and knowledgeable
therapist. Whether you select a full-body massage, a back massage or
a foot and hand massage, the results are always worth the time and
money spent. We have listed here a few of the licensed therapists
practicing in the area. Day spas providing massage therapy
treatments are listed in the
Salons and Day Spas chapter. Elizabeth Hawkes Elizabeth Hawkes is well-known throughout the
area and specializes in therapeutic massage and reflexology. If Elizabeth is
not available, she is happy to refer clients to other local outstanding
licensed therapists.
Therapeutic Massage, JayaJean Sarnacki,
BS, A therapeutic massage therapist
and certified yoga instructor, Jaya Jean Sarnacki offers a variety
of massage therapy types. Clients can enjoy Reiki, deep tissue,
Swedish, craniosacral and hot stones. Jaya Jean has been a certified
yoga instructor since 1992. Using intuition, training and 13 years
of experience, Jaya Jean focuses on facilitating the body
in reaching its own healing. She offers services in her office or in
the client's home. AcupunctureAcupuncture has been accepted as an
important treatment for many physical conditions as well as for
stress relief and improved health. It is particularly noted for
providing pain relief without the side effects of traditional
medications. It is becoming more available in conventional medical
settings and can be used as a stand-alone treatment or as a
complement to other treatment methods. However, services have been
slow in coming to the Crystal Coast. Here are some of the options in
our area. Accupuncture Point Stephanie Kaplan is a licensed acupuncturist with
more than 20 years of experience. |
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