Compassion Runs Deep Welcome to Carteret Health Care

Carteret Health Care

There’s No Need to Travel for High-Quality Medical Care

When you or a loved one needs high-quality healthcare services in Carteret County, you may think you’ll need to travel to a big city to get the best care. However, there is no need to travel far and wide to find healthcare services in Carteret County. Our hospital provides a valuable resource to the community, and we are committed to helping you and your family stay healthy by defending your tomorrows.

At Carteret Health Care, our medical providers include board-certified physicians, surgeons, rehabilitation experts, and so much more. Carteret Health Care is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, which means our doctors have access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, resources and team of specialists so that you get the care you need, close to home, at no additional cost to you. Our goal is to help all of our patients live a rich, fulfilling life in optimal health. To achieve this, we empower our patients to make informed decisions about their care. We want to learn how we can help you reach your health goals, and you are encouraged to speak up to tell us about what’s important to you, so we can provide a truly personalized healthcare experience.

We aren’t just your local hospital, we are your home for quality healthcare services. Our team of experts Is here to help support you and your family during life’s difficult moments with compassion and understanding.

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Leading the way to healthier lives through innovation in safety, quality, service, and superior value.

Proud Member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network

The Mayo Clinic Care Network is a select group of independent health systems carefully vetted by Mayo Clinic and granted special access to Mayo’s knowledge, expertise and resources. Carteret Health Care passed Mayo’s comprehensive evaluation process that included an in-depth review of our organization, our clinical and business practices, and our quality, safety and service efforts. As part of the network, Carteret Health Care doctors can quickly access Mayo’s latest research, diagnostic and treatment resources whenever they feel it will benefit their patients.

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🌍💐 Celebrating Nursing Excellence: DAISY Award Winner Katie Smith, RN 💐🌍
Please join us in congratulating Katie Smith, RN of Maternal Child Health who is our 2nd Quarter DAISY Award recipient! The DAISY Award is an international recognition honoring nurses who go above and beyond in delivering extraordinary care—and Katie exemplifies exactly that.

Katie’s expert clinical judgment, attention to detail, and compassionate presence made all the difference during a critical moment for a newborn and her family. With calm professionalism and tireless dedication, she ensured the baby received immediate care—while keeping both parents informed and comforted.

In the words of the grateful family:
"We had full trust and confidence in everything Katie and her team were doing. Her technical expertise and heart for others truly set her apart."

Katie, thank you for being the kind of nurse every patient hopes for—and every team is proud to call their own.
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🐝✨ BEE Award Alert! ✨🐝
Please join us in celebrating Jaylyn Sumler, CNA of Med/Surg, who is our newest BEE Award recipient!

Jaylyn is a Certified Nursing Assistant who brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of hustle to every shift. Whether he’s caring for patients, cheering up coworkers, or walking the halls offering a smile and support, Jaylyn shows what it means to go above and beyond.

He’s known for:
✔️ An unstoppable work ethic
✔️ A warm, caring spirit
✔️ Keeping patients comfortable — and laughing
✔️ Always helping others, even when it’s not “his assignment”
✔️ Supporting both body and soul with kindness that goes far beyond the bedside

A recent patient said it best:
“Jaylyn truly loves his job. He was attentive, kind, and always made sure we were okay — often before we even had to ask. His humor made tough days brighter, and his presence made all the difference. We have zero doubts he’ll be an amazing nurse one day!”

Jaylyn, we are SO proud of you. Thank you for being a shining example of compassionate care! 💛👏
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🎉Just Delivered: The Future of Surgery!🤖✂️
Say hello to our newest teammate-the da Vinci 5 Surgical Robot, the most advanced generation of robotic-assisted surgical technology. It just rolled into Carteret Health Care (literally), and soon it will be in the skilled hands of our exceptional surgeons, helping deliver more precision, faster recovery, and better outcomes.
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Today we had fun during the Steer Your Career event, inspiring Carteret County’s future healthcare heroes - our amazing @carteretk12 5th graders! Our team was thrilled to spark curiosity, answer great questions, and maybe we even met a few future doctors, nurses, and techs in the making - and one of those might be treating us someday.
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Yesterday, we had fun during the Steer Your Career event, inspiring Carteret County’s future healthcare heroes - our amazing @carteretk12 5th graders! Our team was thrilled to spark curiosity, answer great questions, and maybe we even met a few future doctors, nurses, and techs in the making - and one of those might be treating us someday.
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This month — Move More! Watch one of our physical therapists, America Yu-Lee Sanchez, show you some simple ways that you can increase your physical activity and even build a little strength. ❤️💪
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