If you think you are experiencing a heart attack or stroke, call 911 immediately and ask to be taken to a Novant Health emergency department.
When to Come to the Emergency Department vs. Urgent Care
Our expert team of board-certified emergency medicine physicians, along with our nurses and technologists trained specifically in emergency care, treat patients in all types of emergency situations. In addition, we offer the latest in patient monitoring systems, advanced imaging technology, on-site labs and fast access to state-of-the-art surgical suites.
If you or a loved one experiences any of the following symptoms, please call 911 and request to be taken to the Novant Health emergency department nearest you:
- Chest pain
- Stroke
- Serious injury or trauma
- Difficulty breathing
Although Novant Health emergency departments are available to provide advanced care for almost every illness or injury, many conditions can be treated just as effectively in an urgent care center. These include:
- Cough
- Sprains, strains and bone fractures
- Sore throat
- Cold and fever
- Headache
- Flu-like symptoms
- Rashes and bug bites
- Sinus infections
- Ear and eye infections
- Scratches and minor cuts
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