Special Event Medical Coverage
Have you thought about what would happen if someone at your event was injured or became ill? How would you care for them?
From major sporting events and charitable walks to concerts and community events, medical care for your participants shouldn’t be overlooked. Leave the planning and staffing to the medical experts of the REX Emergency Response Team (ERT). REX ERT provides high quality, on-site emergency medical services at over 400 events each year in the Triangle. No matter the size and type of event, we offer a variety of services to meet your event’s medical needs.
Services We Offer
We offer immediate first aid and emergency medical care provided by a team of certified and experienced Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians and Registered Nurses.
REX ERT crews, including our mobile bike teams, are equipped with state-of-the-art communication and medical equipment such as automatic defibrillators (for cardiac arrest). Our team can also provide immediate access to over-the-counter medications.
REX ERT staff is prepared to treat the following ailments and conditions:
- Asthma attacks
- Blisters
- Cardiac arrest
- Drug and alcohol overdose
- Eye injuries
- Food poisoning
- Headaches
- Heat-related illnesses
- Lacerations
- Seizures
- Sports-related injuries
Rates and staffing services are determined by the size and type of event. Call 919-784-4783 to request a quote.
Partners in the Community
When you choose REX ERT, you’ll be joining other prominent Triangle organizations that have placed their trust in UNC REX since 1996. UNC REX Healthcare is the official healthcare provider for the Carolina Hurricanes and NC State Wolfpack.
In addition to providing medical and wellness services to these groups, we have provided on-site medical coverage for other local events and facilities including:
- PNC Arena
- NC State Athletics and Carter-Finley Stadium
- Koka Booth Amphitheatre
- NC Museum of Art
- The Ritz Raleigh
- Raleigh City of Oaks Marathon
- Walk for Hope & Bike for Hope
- Valor Games Southeast
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk
- REX Hospital Open
REX ERT, a division of the REX Emergency Department and UNC REX Hospital, is recognized by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Services.