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