OBX Hospital Happenings January 2020

The Outer Banks Hospital is a full service, community hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. A joint venture between Vidant Health and Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, the 83,796 square foot facility includes eighteen (18) acute care medical-surgical beds, two (2) labor and delivery/recovery/post-partum beds, one (1) level II nursery bed and three (3) operating rooms, a designated caesarian section room, outpatient and diagnostic services, and a 24-hour emergency department.

Designed especially to meet the health needs of our coastal community, whose year-round population of 35,000 swells to about 250,000 in the summer season, OBH has approval as a provider of Medicare and Medicaid programs, licensure by the Division of Facility Services, and accreditation by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, College of American Pathologists, and the American College of Radiology.

4800 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC
Phone: 252.449.4500  www.TheOuterBanksHospital.com

Check out the OBX Hospital Happenings January 2020:

Road to a Healthier You

The New Year is here, are you ready to move towards a healthier lifestyle? Please join experts from the Center for Healthy Living who will be discussing topics surrounding plant-based nutrition, weight management, and health coaching. Seating is limited. To register, please call 449-7300 or click here.

This event is on January 15th from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

Dare County Library

Address: 700 US-64, Manteo

All Aboard The Health Coach! Free Wellness Screenings – Piggly Wiggly

Come aboard The Outer Banks Hospital Health Coach for an A1C and a blood pressure check. This event is open to the public. If you would like to make an appointment for a health screening at this event, please call 449-7300.

The Health Coach also visits local businesses and organizations to serve their employees and patrons directly. These events are not listed and are not open to the public. If you would like The Health Coach to visit your business or organization, call 449-4529.

The event is on January 18th from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.

Piggly Wiggly

Address: 118 South US 64-264, Manteo

Cancer Conversations: Understanding Pancreatic Cancer

In this talk, you will learn about pancreatic cancer, a cancer that can occur in both men and women. Join us to learn who is most at risk for developing pancreatic cancer, if it can be found early, and how it is treated.

The presenter is Kathryn Hepper, MSN, RN, AGNP, Nurse Practitioner, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, UNC School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Cancer Conversations are geared toward cancer patients, survivors, family, friends, and caregivers/supporters, but anyone interested in learning more about cancer is welcome to join us. Lunch will be served. Seating is limited. To register, call 449-7300.

The program is on January 24th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

TOBH Cancer Resource Center

Address: 4810 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head

Cheers to 15 Years: A Black and White Affair

Join us for the annual Outer Banks Hospital Gala. Proceeds from this event help the Development Council fund leading-edge programs and equipment that allow residents to receive the care they need close to home on the Outer Banks. A limited number of sponsorships and tickets are available. For more information, call 449-5933.
(You must have a ticket to attend.)

The event is on February 8th from 6:30 pm to midnight.

Duck Woods Country Club

Address: 50 S. Dogwood Trail, Southern Shores