Watauga Medical Center Emergency Department - UNC Health

FastMed Urgent Care operates walk-in clinics across several states, including Boone, NC. They offer urgent care, primary care, and occupational health services with a network of more than 50 locations in AZ, NC, and TX. Open walk-in hours are available without an appointment at affiliated clinics; check local FastMed Boone locations for current hours and services. The Boone-area openings listed include positions for APPs and patient services, indicating active operations in the region. If you need a Boone-specific open-now status, call ahead or visit the Boone FastMed clinic page to confirm current hours and availability.

UNC Health Appalachian (formerly Appalachian Regional Healthcare System) is a nonprofit health system headquartered in Boone, NC, serving the High Country region. It operates as UNC Health Appalachian and includes: - Three hospitals and a cancer center - A heart and vascular center - A pain management center - A physical therapy, rehabilitation, and wellness center - Fifteen medical practices - A healthcare foundation Key details - Industry: Hospitals and Health Care; Type: Nonprofit - Headquarters: Boone, NC - Main contact: (828) 262-4100 - Addresses (examples): - 336 Deerfield Road, Boone, NC 28607 (HQ) - 434 Hospital Drive, Linville, NC 28646 - Website: unchealthappalachian.org - Louisiana links: none; (organization operates in North Carolina High Country) If you’re specifically looking for Emergency & Same-Day services in Boone: - The system provides emergency department admissions and rapid-access services across its locations, including Cannon Memorial Hospital (within the UNC Health Appalachian network). - For same-day or urgent care needs in Boone, contact the main number or visit the UNC Health Appalachian site to find the closest emergency department or urgent care schedule. Note: The organization is part of UNC Health, focusing on integrated care across its hospitals, practices, and centers in North Carolina.