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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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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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Connect with Carteret Health Care
  • 🎉 Future Healthcare Heroes in the Making! 🎉 Recently, we had an amazing time connecting with talented new grads at our New Grad Recruitment Event! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ We can’t wait to welcome the next generation of healthcare professionals to our Carteret family! 💙🏥

  • 🌿 Join Us for a Special Flag-Raising Ceremony 🌿

    This Wednesday, April 2nd, we invite you to stand with us as we celebrate National Donate Life Month with a Donate Life flag-raising ceremony at 10:08 AM outside our Main Lobby. 🏥💙

    ⏰ Why 10:08 AM? One donor can save 8 lives, and together, we honor the gift of life.

    Along with hospitals across HonorBridge’s service area, we will:
    ✨ Honor donors and their families
    ✨ Support those still waiting for a life-saving transplant
    ✨ Promote the mission of organ, eye, and tissue donation

    Following the flag-raising, we will observe a moment of silence in remembrance and hope.

    💚💙 Be a part of this meaningful tribute. Let’s raise awareness, inspire hope, and celebrate the power of donation.

  • We celebrate the incredible physicians at Carteret Health Care who bring skill, compassion, and dedication to every patient, every day.🎉 Happy Doctors’ Day to all physicians! 💙👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ #DoctorsDay #ThankYouDoctors

  • 🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Join us in celebrating Dr. Kyle Rusthoven, Radiation Oncologist, who was selected as the 2025 Doctor of the Year! 🏆👏

    Dr. Rusthoven’s dedication to his patients and our community sets a high standard in healthcare, making him a well-respected leader among his peers. We are proud to recognize his commitment to excellence, especially as we are growing our oncology services!

    This special award was presented during a Doctors Day Celebration at the Morehead City Country Club this evening, where we honored all Carteret County physicians for their incredible work. 💙👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️

    📅 Doctors Day is March 30th – a perfect time to thank a physician who has made a difference in your life! Drop a comment below to share your appreciation!

  • 🌟 Kickstart Your Healthcare Career with a Summer Externship! 🌟

    Are you a college student looking to gain hands-on experience in the medical field? Carteret Health Care’s Paid Summer Externship Program is the perfect opportunity to explore your career path, develop new skills, and build professional connections!

    💼 2025 Externship Opportunities Include:
    🔹 Laboratory & Pathology
    🔹 Supply Chain
    🔹 Accounting
    🔹 Pharmacy

    📅 Applications are open NOW through March!
    🔎 Search “Externship” on our careers page to view available positions and apply.

    Have questions? Email studentprograms@carterethealth.org for more info.

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