Carteret General Hospital
3500 Arendell St · Morehead City, North Carolina 28557Carteret Health Care, formerly Carteret General Hospital, is a 135-bed independent, not-for-profit community hospital located in Morehead City, NC. Founded in 1952, it provides a comprehensive range of acute care services, including a Level III Trauma Center, accredited Chest Pain Center, and certified Primary Stroke Center. The hospital is recognized for patient safety and experience, offering advanced technologies like robotic surgery, and a wide array of specialty clinics and community wellness programs to serve the Crystal Coast region.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, emergency services for all ages
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, certified Primary Stroke Center
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, accredited Chest Pain Center
- Burn Center
- Available
Information not available at this time. Please call (252) 499-6000 to inquire.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Not Available
24/7 Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Carteret General Hospital's current wait.

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