Outer Banks Health

09/09/2026

When it comes to hormone therapy, start with the experts. Our board-certified providers offer personalized, evidence-based care for menopause and other symptoms, tailored to your body and long-term health. Call the Outer Banks Health Women's Health office at (252) 261-4885 to learn more or make an appointment.

A growing health system providing a range of health and wellness services for our community.

09/08/2026

Thank you, Outer Banks Voice for sharing Walktober! 🍂👟 We hope to see you join in on the friendly, spooky competition.

ThriveOBX, powered by Outer Banks Health and Dare County, is hosting a free, month-long walking challenge throughout October called Walktober.

09/08/2026

Thriveobx, powered by Outer Banks Health and Dare County Department of Health & Human Services, is hosting a free, month-long walking challenge throughout October called Walktober. 👟

Residents and visitors are invited to choose from 22 teams and track their steps throughout the month as part of a friendly community-wide competition. Each week will feature a new spooky theme designed to encourage participants to set goals, walk with others, explore new places and celebrate their progress.

Walktober will conclude with a community celebration on November 7, 2026, where participants will be recognized in several fun categories, including Most Consistent Walker, Best Walking Buddy, Best Walking Adventure, Best Walktober Photo, Most Improved and ThriveOBX Walktober Champion.

Read more about Walktober here: OuterBanksHealth.org/press-media/press-releases/thriveobx-to-hold-walktober-walking-competition-along-the-outer-banks-in-october/

Visit ThriveOBX.com/Walktober to learn more.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! We wish everyone a happy, relaxing and safe holiday! 🇺🇸

Reminder: so that team members may observe the holiday with family and friends, several Outer Banks Health outpatient services, including X-ray, Lab and Medical Records, as well as our Outer Banks Health Medical Group practices, will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Both Urgent Care locations - Nags Head and Kitty Hawk - are open normally from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

The Emergency Department is open 24/7, 365 days a year to serve any immediate need.

09/05/2026

Happy Labor Day Weekend! So that team members may observe the holiday with family and friends, several Outer Banks Health outpatient services, including x-ray, lab, and medical records, as well as our Outer Banks Health medical group practices, will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Both Urgent Care locations - Nags Head and Kitty Hawk - are open normally from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

The Emergency Department is open 24/7, 365 days a year to serve any immediate need.

We hope everyone has a safe, happy and healthy Labor Day weekend!

09/03/2026

Today, members of the Outer Banks Health team joined Dare County Schools to sort the school supplies collected through our Stuff the School Bus School Supply Drive.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, there were enough donated supplies for each Dare County school to receive two large totes of supplies for students. We’re grateful to everyone who helped make this possible and proud to support our local schools and students as they begin the new school year. 📚

09/01/2026

Congratulations to Ty’Anna Kay, patient access representative II, for being named Outer Banks Health Team Member of the Month for August 2026. 🎉

Read more about one of our amazing team members here: outerbankshealth.org/press-media/press-releases/tyanna-kay-patient-access-representative-ii-of-admissions-named-outer-banks-health-team-member-of-the-month-for-august-2026/

09/01/2026

For years, reaching 10,000 steps daily was the goal for many. However, a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that extended duration matters more than count. The study found that people who took at least one 15-minute walk each day were significantly healthier over time than people who got the same amount of activity in short bursts throughout the day. Learn more in this latest newsletter.

Be sure to check the back of the newsletter for upcoming community events, including a Dinner with the Docs: A Conversation on Women's Health, free wellness screenings & flu vaccines, Harvest for Health Trunk or Treat and more.

Read it here: OuterBanksHealth.org/Health-Wellness/Newsletter/

08/28/2026

Robert S. Wetzel, MD, FACP, is currently accepting new patients at Outer Banks Health Family Medicine – Manteo.

Dr. Wetzel is board-certified in internal medicine and believes in providing patient-centered, compassionate care. He looks forward to caring for patients in our Outer Banks community and helping them stay healthy close to home.

Call our Primary Care Access line at (252) 449-4540 to be connected with a primary care provider who's the right fit for your needs.

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A growing health system providing a range of health and wellness services for our community.