Healthcare Access: Hospitals and Clinics Serving Robeson County

• The Robeson County Health Department is the country's oldest rural health department.

• Robeson County Health Department sees more than 55,000 patients per year, from prenatal care to senior health care management.

• Patients can make appointments with the Robeson County Health Department between 8:15 am and 5:15 pm or can stop in as a walk-in during regular weekday hours.

Whether you are a new resident of Robeson County, or simply unfamiliar with the public health care services and private hospital care the county offers its residents, you should know that you can receive a variety of services through the nation's longest serving rural health department.

Through our public health community, the Robeson County Health Department offers clinic-based health services for long-term and new residents alike. We strive to offer appointments for clinical services at easily accessible times for all ages, from prenatal to senior care, as well as walk-in availability and at-home visits when needed.

Robeson County Health Department Services

The Robeson County Health Department, a community-focused public health provider, has been serving the southeastern area of North Carolina with affordable health care for more than a century.

With a focus on preventive and routine healthcare, the Robeson County Health Department is the first stop for public health needs. The department offers immunizations, health screenings, maternal and child health programs, the Special Supplemental Nutritional Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) services, communicable disease services, and health education and outreach programs.

Hospitals and Emergency Care in Robeson County

While the county's Health Department does not include a hospital, the UNC Health Southeastern  in Lumberton serves Robeson County and is state-licensed. The hospital has 292 beds and a psychology unit that houses 33 beds. There are also 12 beds available in its hospice unit.

UNC Health Southeastern  has 135 physicians on staff, from cardiologists and orthopedists to pediatricians and pain management specialists. The non-profit hospital offers emergency services for severe illness or trauma beyond the scope of urgent care, along with imaging and radiology services, and a surgery center.

Urgent Care Clinics and Specialized Services

UNC Health Southeastern also operates an urgent care clinic in the Southeastern Health Mall in Lumberton, at The Clinic in Walmart, and near the University of North Carolina in Pembroke. But there are also other urgent care options, including the South Robeson Health Center in Fairmont and Behavioral Health Urgent Care in Lumberton.

Urgent care clinics generally offer extended hours, including weekends when most primary physician offices are closed. They offer services for non-life-threatening but urgent issues, including wound care and minor infections or illnesses that need prompt attention. You do not need an appointment for urgent care, although at some facilities, appointments can be made by calling ahead.

Other forms of specialized services for routine or follow-up care available in the county for families and retirees include women's health, orthopedics, physical therapy, pediatrics, and cardiology.

Finding the Right Care in Robeson County

The Robeson County Health Department sees more than 55,000 patients per year for everything from an annual flu vaccination to environmental health issues. It is a good place to start for those new to the area or who have not established a relationship with a regular primary physician, while offering a variety of health clinics and health education services.

Appointments are available between 8:15 am and 5:15 pm, Monday through Friday, and walk-ins are accepted. In a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1 or, if nearby, have someone take you to the UNC Health Southeastern emergency department. For non-life-threatening issues, visit a local urgent care facility.

Robeson County is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our community. Feel free to contact us to learn more about your options for health services in Robeson County.

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