Emergency Care

When you or someone you love is in need of immediate medical care, trust the caring and experienced physicians, nurses, technicians and specialists at REX Healthcare’s Emergency Department (ED), also known as an ER.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Accredited Chest Pain Center

UNC REX Healthcare is home to the Triangle's first accredited chest pain center

With 24-hour emergency services and state-of-the-art technology, REX's ED provides superior emergency care for our patients and the community.

Our 24,000 square-foot emergency services facility includes:

Three major resuscitation rooms
Two triage rooms for preliminary evaluation/initial assessments
Two pediatric treatment rooms
10-bed minor treatment area for non-urgent conditions
One decontamination room

Services We Offer

REX emergency services can address:

All life-threatening situations, treated at the REX ED
Less-critical injuries in the REX ED Minor Treatment area (services include evaluation, treatment and discharge for patients with non-urgent minor emergency needs)
Heart conditions in the REX ED Chest Pain Center, home of the Triangle's first accredited chest pain center

Our ED also features several enhancements to make your visit as smooth as possible. These enhancements include:

Acute Care Surgery program staffed 24/7 to service the acutely ill surgical patient
A new, computerized triage and tracking system to improve patient flow
Reduced wait times with state-of-the-art bedside registration
Wireless communication for enhanced staff communications
Patient care advocates to guide ED patients through the emergency process and keep loved ones informed about the patient's condition
In-department emergency radiology center to speed the X-ray process

When on-location emergency services are needed for your athletic or community event, consider the REX Emergency Response Team. Part of the REX menu of emergency services, this team of dedicated professionals is ready to act with quality coverage throughout the Triangle.

When Should I Visit the Emergency Department?

Unsure about whether you need urgent or emergency care?

Here are some general guidelines to assist you in deciding whether to visit the emergency department:

Chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Obvious fractures
Severe bleeding, abdominal pain, or headaches
Pregnancy complaints
Stroke
Severe lacerations/amputations

REX Express Care provides fast, convenient urgent care attention for unexpected illnesses and minor injuries. Learn more about when to visit the REX Express Care instead of the REX ED.

UNC Health Virtual Care Now On-Demand Video Visits

Request an on-demand virtual visit with UNC Virtual Care Now when you or your family needs convenient medical care and our primary or urgent care locations are closed. You'll find timely treatment for common adult illness to help you feel better- anywhere, anytime.