Health Care in Outer Banks NC
From routine visits to a primary care physician to complex operations, health care providers on the Outer Banks help patients feel better.
The Outer Banks Hospital
The Outer Banks Hospital (OBH) is a full service, community hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, with excellence in orthopedic, ear nose and throat care, OB/GYN, cancer care and general surgery.
Designated one of the first dementia-friendly hospitals in the state, The OBH is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, College of American Pathologists and the American College of Radiology. Its cancer care program is accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.
The Outer Banks Medical Group was formed in 2016 to support nine primary/specialty practices and create a seamless experience for patients from Avon to Southern Shores. The OBH and medical group continue to grow to meet the needs of the community, which is comprised of a year-round population of 35,000 that swells to approximately 250,000 in the summer months.
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare (CRH) brings medical expertise to the Outer Banks via Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and its affiliates. The hospital has 310 private beds, designed in special nursing units, allowing all patients to get the unique care they need and deserve.
CRH serves southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina residents, offering a fully accredited chest pain center, an accredited center for bariatric surgery, has earned Women’s Choice Awards and operates one of the busiest emergency departments and maternity wards in the area. Its technologically advanced medical equipment includes the first mobile mammography unit offering 2-D and 3-D screenings in the region.
With more than 600 physicians, CRH is dedicated to putting patients first with innovative treatments and patient-focused care.
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
Located in Elizabeth City, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is a 182 licensed bed, full service health care facility, offering a wide range of services to communities in northeastern North Carolina.
With a medical staff of more than 100 physicians and a care staff of almost 1,000 employees, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is the region’s top location for health care. Its health care organization offers inpatient and critical care, a full array of surgical services, sophisticated diagnostic imaging technology, comprehensive women’s care, including labor and delivery, cardiology, cancer treatment, rehabilitation services and more.
As part of a nationally recognized health care system, providers work with colleagues and sister facilities within the Sentara network to ensure patients seamlessly access advanced levels of care should the need arise.
Community Care Clinic of Dare
When those who experience financial difficulty have medical needs, the Community Care Clinic of Dare offers quality treatment at no cost. The clinic boasts two locations—one in Nags Head and another in Frisco—ensuring that all patients receive basic health care.
The professional and friendly staff and volunteers of doctors and nurses provide nonemergency medical treatment, health education and promotion, prescription assistance and more. For those who don’t speak English, a Spanish interpreter is available on-site for those who need assistance.
Dare County Department of Health & Human Services
Dare County Department of Health & Human Services is committed to meeting the evolving health and social needs of the community. The public health division has many units that provide medical services to the community.
The clinical services unit provides a wide range of services, including prenatal care management, maternal health, family planning, care coordination for children, newborn and post-partum assessments like breastfeeding support, child health, nutrition services and immunizations. The department’s school nurses provide screening, evaluation, treatment, health education and case management for students with a chronic disease in Dare County Schools. The Miles of Smiles mobile children’s dental clinic serves Dare and Hyde counties through a rotating schedule.
Dare Home Health is a Medicare certified agency, which provides in-home services for patients experiencing a medical challenge and teaches patients and families to function as independently as possible. Services include medication and disease management, post-surgical assessments and rehabilitative care, infusion therapy and wound care.
Dare Hospice provides end-of-life care to assist patients to live fully until death. Care focuses on the patient and their caregivers with an emphasis on comfort and symptom management.
Outer Banks Dermatology
Effective cosmetic, surgical and medical dermatology require extensive training and experience. Outer Banks Dermatology’s board certified physicians, Dr. Renee Glover and Dr. Theresa Conologue, have treated thousands of patients with numerous skin conditions, including skin cancers, acne and rashes. Each dermatologist has the experience to carefully examine skin and to provide patients with the best regimen for each individual skin type and lifestyle.
Outer Banks Dermatology offers a comprehensive array of cosmetic treatments to improve skin health and appearance, including microdermabrasion, chemical peels, facials, microneedling, Botox Cosmetic and dermal fillers. Outer Banks Dermatology also offers the latest in laser technology, including photo-rejuvenation, laser hair removal, non-ablative fractional laser resurfacing and body contouring with SculpSure. Its staff includes a licensed aesthetician who works closely with physicians to develop a treatment plan right for each patient.
Attaining healthy, beautiful skin is a marathon, not a sprint. Outer Banks Dermatology is here to help each and every patient on their skin care journey.
Nursing/Assisted Living
The Outer Banks boasts exceptional nursing and rehabilitation, as well as assisted living facilities. Peak Resources Outer Banks, located in Nags Head, offers adult rehab and nursing care services. Catered to each individual’s unique needs, the 126-bed facility helps those with complex medical conditions and those recovery from injury or illness. In addition, Peak Resources offers religious services, special events, recreational activities and more.
Spring Arbor of The Outer Banks in Kill Devil Hills boasts assisted living and memory care. With spacious apartments and a friendly staff, residents of Spring Arbor get the care they need while feeling at home. Aside from assisted and memory care services, Spring Arbor also offers custom care plans. Residents and their guests also enjoy the rocking chairs on the front porch and a long list of amenities. l Information in this article was provided by The Outer Banks Hospital, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Dare County Department of Health & Human Services, Outer Banks Dermatology and Sarah Lancaster.
Health Care in Outer Banks NC
From routine visits to a primary care physician to complex operations, health care providers on the Outer Banks help patients feel better.
The Outer Banks Hospital
The Outer Banks Hospital (OBH) is a full service, community hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, with excellence in orthopedic, ear nose and throat care, OB/GYN, cancer care and general surgery.
Designated one of the first dementia-friendly hospitals in the state, The OBH is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, College of American Pathologists and the American College of Radiology. Its cancer care program is accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.
The Outer Banks Medical Group was formed in 2016 to support nine primary/specialty practices and create a seamless experience for patients from Avon to Southern Shores. The OBH and medical group continue to grow to meet the needs of the community, which is comprised of a year-round population of 35,000 that swells to approximately 250,000 in the summer months.
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare (CRH) brings medical expertise to the Outer Banks via Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and its affiliates. The hospital has 310 private beds, designed in special nursing units, allowing all patients to get the unique care they need and deserve.
CRH serves southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina residents, offering a fully accredited chest pain center, an accredited center for bariatric surgery, has earned Women’s Choice Awards and operates one of the busiest emergency departments and maternity wards in the area. Its technologically advanced medical equipment includes the first mobile mammography unit offering 2-D and 3-D screenings in the region.
With more than 600 physicians, CRH is dedicated to putting patients first with innovative treatments and patient-focused care.
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
Located in Elizabeth City, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is a 182 licensed bed, full service health care facility, offering a wide range of services to communities in northeastern North Carolina.
With a medical staff of more than 100 physicians and a care staff of almost 1,000 employees, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is the region’s top location for health care. Its health care organization offers inpatient and critical care, a full array of surgical services, sophisticated diagnostic imaging technology, comprehensive women’s care, including labor and delivery, cardiology, cancer treatment, rehabilitation services and more.
As part of a nationally recognized health care system, providers work with colleagues and sister facilities within the Sentara network to ensure patients seamlessly access advanced levels of care should the need arise.
Community Care Clinic of Dare
When those who experience financial difficulty have medical needs, the Community Care Clinic of Dare offers quality treatment at no cost. The clinic boasts two locations—one in Nags Head and another in Frisco—ensuring that all patients receive basic health care.
The professional and friendly staff and volunteers of doctors and nurses provide nonemergency medical treatment, health education and promotion, prescription assistance and more. For those who don’t speak English, a Spanish interpreter is available on-site for those who need assistance.
Dare County Department of Health & Human Services
Dare County Department of Health & Human Services is committed to meeting the evolving health and social needs of the community. The public health division has many units that provide medical services to the community.
The clinical services unit provides a wide range of services, including prenatal care management, maternal health, family planning, care coordination for children, newborn and post-partum assessments like breastfeeding support, child health, nutrition services and immunizations. The department’s school nurses provide screening, evaluation, treatment, health education and case management for students with a chronic disease in Dare County Schools. The Miles of Smiles mobile children’s dental clinic serves Dare and Hyde counties through a rotating schedule.
Dare Home Health is a Medicare certified agency, which provides in-home services for patients experiencing a medical challenge and teaches patients and families to function as independently as possible. Services include medication and disease management, post-surgical assessments and rehabilitative care, infusion therapy and wound care.
Dare Hospice provides end-of-life care to assist patients to live fully until death. Care focuses on the patient and their caregivers with an emphasis on comfort and symptom management.
Outer Banks Dermatology
Effective cosmetic, surgical and medical dermatology require extensive training and experience. Outer Banks Dermatology’s board certified physicians, Dr. Renee Glover and Dr. Theresa Conologue, have treated thousands of patients with numerous skin conditions, including skin cancers, acne and rashes. Each dermatologist has the experience to carefully examine skin and to provide patients with the best regimen for each individual skin type and lifestyle.
Outer Banks Dermatology offers a comprehensive array of cosmetic treatments to improve skin health and appearance, including microdermabrasion, chemical peels, facials, microneedling, Botox Cosmetic and dermal fillers. Outer Banks Dermatology also offers the latest in laser technology, including photo-rejuvenation, laser hair removal, non-ablative fractional laser resurfacing and body contouring with SculpSure. Its staff includes a licensed aesthetician who works closely with physicians to develop a treatment plan right for each patient.
Attaining healthy, beautiful skin is a marathon, not a sprint. Outer Banks Dermatology is here to help each and every patient on their skin care journey.
Nursing/Assisted Living
The Outer Banks boasts exceptional nursing and rehabilitation, as well as assisted living facilities. Peak Resources Outer Banks, located in Nags Head, offers adult rehab and nursing care services. Catered to each individual’s unique needs, the 126-bed facility helps those with complex medical conditions and those recovery from injury or illness. In addition, Peak Resources offers religious services, special events, recreational activities and more.
Spring Arbor of The Outer Banks in Kill Devil Hills boasts assisted living and memory care. With spacious apartments and a friendly staff, residents of Spring Arbor get the care they need while feeling at home. Aside from assisted and memory care services, Spring Arbor also offers custom care plans. Residents and their guests also enjoy the rocking chairs on the front porch and a long list of amenities. l Information in this article was provided by The Outer Banks Hospital, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Dare County Department of Health & Human Services, Outer Banks Dermatology and Sarah Lancaster.
