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Hospital
The Outer Banks Hospital
4800 US 158, MP 14, Nags Head
(252) 449-4500, (877) 359-9179
www.theouterbankshospital.com
This 73,500-square-foot facility is the Outer
Banks's first and only hospital, a welcome
addition to the community. The hospital is a
partnership between Chesapeake Health of
Chesapeake, Virginia, and University Health
Systems of Eastern Carolina. The two entities collaborated on Outer Banks emergency and primary health care in the past
with HealthEast Medical Centers in Nags
Head, Avon, and Hatteras Village.
The Outer Banks Hospital is a 24-hour
facility with 19 acute-care beds and emergency services. Rooms include emergency
observation rooms for monitoring patients,
two labor/delivery rooms, and two operating rooms. A helipad is on-site. Patients
with serious emergencies or major trauma
are stabilized, then flown to a hospital in
North Carolina or Virginia for further medical care. The hospital employs 55 physicians and 125 other staff members.
Services include cardiology, dermatology,
urology, endrocrinology, ophthalmology,
obstetrics and gynecology, pulmonology,
ENT (ear, nose, and throat), and senior
services.
The hospital provides services for which
in the past people had to travel off the
Outer Banks. Sophisticated lab tests are
performed here. Two operating rooms
accommodate general surgery (in- and outpatient), orthopedic surgery, oral surgery,
cesarean sections, and vascular surgery,
among others, with pre- and post-operative
recovery rooms serving the patients. Diagnostic services include anesthesia, pharmacy, lab and pathology, and physical and respiratory therapy. Oncology services
and support groups are available, as well
as radiology, including CT scans, ultrasound, and mammography. Wellness and
preventive medicine programs are another
service provided by this community-
minded hospital.
For more information about the Outer
Banks Hospital, visit the Web site or call
the numbers above.
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Medical Centers
and Clinics
Tarheel Internal Medicine Associates
1123 Ocean Trail, Corolla
(252) 453-8616
Tarheel Internal Medicine Associates offers
year-round family health care on the northern beaches. Walk-ins are welcome. Summer hours are Monday through Friday 9:00
A.M.to 4:45 P.M. Call for winter hours.
Tarheel Internal Medicine Associates
Juniper Trail, North Beach Medical
Center, Kitty Hawk
(252) 255-5933
Tarheel Internal Medicine's second location
also offers year-round family health care.
The Kitty Hawk location is open Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 A.M.to 3:00 P.M.
Chesapeake Health
Medical Offices
The Marketplace, US 158, MP 1
Southern Shores
(252) 261-5800
Physician specialists form the framework
for this affiliate of Virginia's Chesapeake
General Hospital. Services include oncology, urology, endocrinology, audiology,
nutrition counseling, diabetes education,
rheumatology, dermatology, allergy care,
and ear, nose, and throat care. Minor
office surgery is performed on the premises, and surgeons specializing in
colon/rectal and plastic surgery see
patients at this complex. This is not an
emergency-care facility. Call for insurance
information. The facility serves patients by appointment Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M.to 5:00 P.M. all year.
Regional Medical Center
US 158, MP 1 1/2, Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-9000
The communities of the Outer Banks rely
on this medical center for convenient, high-
quality health care. The facility offers a
wide range of services and strives to provide quick and easy access to the appropriate diagnostic and health care departments
for those in need. Preventive and educational programs are also offered here. Family Medicine and Urgent Care (seeing patients 9:00 A.M.to 7:45 P.M.) are
located in the Regional Medical Center
along with a rotation of more than 50 medical specialists, who include gastroenterologists, allergists, OB/GYNs, a rheumatologist,
a neurosurgeon, and cardiologists. A directory of physicians and specialties can be
obtained by calling (252) 261-9000. In
addition to outpatient surgery, a diagnostic
laboratory is on-site, and blood tests are
handled quickly for in-house diagnosis.
Outer Banks Radiology (252-261-4311) provides routine as well as diagnostic services
such as mammograms, ultrasounds, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI. Regional Medical
Center is an affiliate of Albemarle Hospital
in Elizabeth City.
The Surgery Center
Regional Medical Center, US 158,
MP 1 1/2, Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-9009
This is an outpatient surgery center. Procedures such as breast biopsy, hernia
repair, laparoscopy, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, oral surgery, cataract surgery,
colonoscopy, and tendon repair, among
many others, are performed here.
Virginia Dare Women's Center
US 158, MP 10 1/2, Nags Head
(252) 441-2144
Appointments are available for female-
related medical needs. Patty Johnson is the
center's certified nurse-midwife and family
nurse practitioner. Baby and youth care and
pap smears are offered along with generalized care. Call for an appointment.
HealthEast Family Care/Nags Head
US 158, MP 14, Nags Head
(252) 441-7111 (urgent care)
(252) 441-3177 (primary care)
The Nags Head office of HealthEast Family Care (located behind the Outer Banks
Hospital) has five physicians on staff
offering pediatric and internal medicine
care. Same-day appointments are
accepted and patients are seen from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday.
HealthEast is affiliated with University
Health Systems of Eastern Carolina.
Outer Banks Center for Women
4917 US 158, MP 14, Nags Head
(252) 449-2100
Outer Banks Center for Women is across
the street from The Outer Banks Hospital
in Nags Head. The center is affiliated with
Chesapeake General Hospital of Chesapeake, Virginia. It offers a broad spectrum
of women's care, including obstetrics and
gynecology, midwifery, women's health
maintenance, menopausal care, hormone
replacement, pelvic ultrasounds, and infertility issues. Minor surgical procedures are
performed here.
Island Medical Center
715 US 64, Manteo
(252) 473-2500
Dr. Johnny Farrow and nurse practitioner
Janice Jenkins provide complete family
medical care at this office. X-ray services
are available, and some lab work is done
on the premises. Call for an appointment.
The center's hours are 8:00 A.M.to 5:00 P.M. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 8:00 A.M.to 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday. Island Medical Center is across the
street from the Elizabethan Inn in Manteo.
Dare Medical Associates
US 64, Manteo
(252) 473-3478
Dr. Walter Holton provides family service
and acute care from this office. X-ray
services are available. Hours are 8:00 A.M.
to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday,
and Friday from 8:00 A.M. until noon.
Dare County Health Department Clinic
109 Exeter Street, Manteo
(252) 475-1089
NC 12, Buxton
(252) 995-4404
The Dare County Health Department
Health Care Services Clinic has a maternal
health program, a family-planning program, and outreach for pregnant women
and new mothers. It also has a full-time
nurse who deals with communicable and
sexually transmitted diseases. Flu-shot
clinics are held every fall. For diabetics, an
education program, support group, and
dietitian are available. Fees are paid on a
sliding-scale basis according to income.
HealthEast Family Care/
Avon and Hatteras
NC 12, Avon
(252) 995-3073
NC 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2756
The two Hatteras Island HealthEast Family
Care offices offer comprehensive family
medical care and urgent care from board-
certified physicians. X-ray and lab services
are available. Walk-ins are accepted, but
appointments are preferred. Hours for
both offices are weekdays from 8:30 A.M.
to 5:00 P.M. and Saturday from 9:00 A.M.to 3:00 P.M. On Saturday and Thursday, only
one office is open. HealthEast maintains
24-hour emergency call coverage at one
of the two locations.
Ocracoke Health Center
Back Road, adjacent to the
school playground, Ocracoke
(252) 928-1511
A physician's assistant and nurse practitioner provide general medical care for all
ages at this small island clinic, which is
overseen by Dr. Seaborn Blair of HealthEast
Family Care on Hatteras Island. Walk-ins are
accepted, but appointments are preferred.
Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
from 8:30 A.M.to 5:00 P.M.(closed at lunch
hour), Tuesday from 4:00 to 9:00 P.M., and
Thursday from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Hours are
subject to change, so call ahead. For emergencies after hours, call the office number
and you will be given a pager number to
call. This is a Blue Cross Blue Shield of
North Carolina provider.
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Alternative Healthcare
Chiropractic Care
Wellness Center of the Outer Banks
The Marketplace, US 158, MP 1
Southern Shores
(252) 261-5424
Daniel Goldberg, DC, offers a full range of
chiropractic services and nutrition management, including family chiropractic care
and sports injury treatment. The Wellness
Center of the Outer Banks is the exclusive
participant in this area for many health
care plans. The office is in The Marketplace
shopping center. Hours are Monday and
Wednesday 8:30 A.M.to noon and 3:00 to 5:30 P.M., Tuesday 2:00 to 6:00 P.M., Thursday 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. and Friday 8:30 A.M.
to 1:00 P.M. Massage therapy is also offered
here. Please call for an appointment.
Family Chiropractic Center
Overseas Building, 2400 US 158, Suite I
MP 6, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 261-8885
www.obxchiro.com
Dr. Eugene Flynn offers affordable chiropractic care for the entire family with
extensive specialized training in sports
and fitness injuries, work-related injuries,
and auto injuries. He stresses regular chiropractic care as a means to overall
well-being and health. Office hours are
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00 A.M.to 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 to 7:00 P.M.,
Thursday 3:00 to 7:00 P.M., and Saturday
10:00 A.M.to 1:00 P.M. No appointment is
necessary.
Outer Banks Chiropractic Clinic
US 158, MP 10, Nags Head
(252) 441-1585
David Hargraves, DC, offers chiropractic
services with office hours Monday through
Friday 8:00 A.M.to 5:30 P.M. Massage therapy is also available.
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Massage
Therapy
Massage therapy is available in a variety of forms, including Swedish massage, shiatsu, and reflexology. Since each therapist's techniques differ, it helps to have a conference to clarify your needs and to determine if the individual's area of specialization will suit you. Massage therapy can be invaluable in helping to recover from physical trauma or simply to relax. We've listed a smattering of services available. Check the local phone book for a complete list. Fitness centers, salons, and resort facilities often have massage therapists on staff. Check with them.
Dianna Carter and Associates, CMT
208 West Ocean Acres Drive
Nags Head
(252) 441-0698
Dianna Carter specializes in Swedish as
well as therapeutic massage, craniosacral
therapy, and neuromuscular trigger point
therapy. She also performs prenatal and
infant massage. Dianna Carter and Associates also has locations in Kitty Hawk and
Corolla; you can arrange for home or
office visits. Call the Nags Head number
for information on services at all sites or
to schedule an appointment with any of
the certified therapists.
In Touch Massage and Wellness Center
NC 12, Frisco
(252) 995-4067
Dhanyo Merillat-Bowers's massage techniques center around neuromuscular work,
deep tissue massage, relief from pain and
injury, relaxation, and stress reduction.
Merillat-Bowers is nationally certified in
therapeutic massage and body work and is
a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. Call for an appointment.
Island Acupuncture
Nags Head, (252) 449-8122
Frisco, (252) 995-4481
Nationally board certified Cheryl Blankenship practices traditional Chinese medicine
through Chinese herbs, food therapy, and
acupuncture. Cheryl offers options other
than traditional Western medicine for physical treatments of ills and ails. Her methods
derive from the Eight Principle Theory and
the Five Element Theory, both based on yin
and yang. According to this principle of
balance, illnesses and injuries are caused by
imbalance; balance is health. For more
information, or to make an appointment,
call one of the above-listed numbers.
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