
For high-quality urgent care where and when you need it, drop into one of our two convenient Urgent Care Centers. Whether it’s Nags Head or Kitty Hawk, we’re open seven days a week for your entire family – no appointment required.
Both locations offer:

Outer Banks Health Urgent Care – Nags Head
5002 S. Croatan Hwy, Suite A
Nags Head, NC 27959
252-449-6115
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 8am – 7pm

Outer Banks Health Urgent Care – Kitty Hawk
5112 N. Croatan Hwy
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
252-449-7474
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 8am – 7pm
Urgent care is appropriate when an illness or injury requires care within 24 hours but is not life-threatening. This includes minor accidents, sprains, burns, fever, gastrointestinal issues, skin rashes and infections. Here are a few quick tips for choosing between Urgent Care and the Emergency Department.
| Illness or Injury | Urgent Care | Emergency Department |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Bone | ||
| Chest Pain | ||
| Cough |   | |
| Diarrhea | ||
| Drug/Alcohol Overdose | ||
| Fever | ||
| Flu | ||
| Minor Burn | ||
| Minor Cuts | ||
| Poisioning | ||
| Seizure | ||
| Serious Burns | ||
| Severe Allergic Reaction | ||
| Skin Rash | ||
| Sprains or Strains | ||
| Stomach Pain | ||
| Stroke | ||
| Sudden Dizziness | ||
| Trouble Breathing | ||
| Vomiting | ||
| Wheezing |
The common cold leads to more healthcare provider visits and absences from school and work than any other illness does each year.