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Emergency Medicine

Count on the emergency medicine specialists at UNC Health Lenoir in Kinston, North Carolina for fast, expert care when you have a serious or life-threatening illness or injury.

Do I Need Emergency Care?

Get emergency care right away for medical conditions such as:

  • Bleeding that won’t stop
  • Breathing trouble
  • Broken bones
  • Chest pain
  • Choking
  • Serious burns
  • Stroke
  • Passing out
  • Poisoning
  • Traumatic injuries

Urgent Care

Our emergency medicine team also treats minor injuries and conditions, including:

  • Allergic reactions
  • Coughs, colds, and sore throats
  • Diarrhea
  • Ear infections
  • Fever or flu
  • Minor lacerations or burns
  • Painful urination
  • Sprains and strains
  • Vomiting

ED Facilities

During your treatment at the UNC Health Lenoir ED, you may benefit from:

  • Private treatment rooms
  • Separate consult waiting area where your family can talk to your doctor
  • Central cardiac monitoring so caregivers can quickly and easily check your heart
  • Efficient nursing station location that gives nurses quick access to your treatment room

ED Waiting Room Amenities

Your friends and family members waiting in the ED will appreciate the nearby handicapped-accessible restrooms, vending area, and water fountains.

Call 911

Call 911 right away if you or a loved one has a medical emergency.

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