CHESAPEAKE, December 27, 2025 – A new urgent care facility opened today at the corner of Battlefield Boulevard and Hanbury Road, promising quicker access to immediate medical care for residents of Chesapeake and Northeast North Carolina. The facility aims to alleviate pressure on the emergency department while expanding healthcare options in the region.
easing Emergency Room Strain and Expanding Access
The new urgent care center offers walk-in services seven days a week.
- The urgent care facility is located at 1034 Battlefield Blvd. South.
- It’s open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
- The facility accepts most major insurance plans.
- Patients can utilize a virtual “On my Way” check-in system for faster service.
The new facility, located at 1034 Battlefield Blvd. South, will provide walk-in medical services seven days a week. It operates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays, catering to patients with non-critical concerns requiring prompt attention. What kind of care can you expect at an urgent care center? These centers are designed for illnesses and injuries that need immediate attention but aren’t life-threatening, offering a convenient option to crowded emergency rooms.
The urgent care shares a building with a diagnostics clinic offering MRI, CT scans, X-rays, and ultrasounds. The diagnostics clinic is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Both clinics accept most major insurance plans, ensuring broader accessibility for patients.
Jeff Kingery, Chief Physician Relations Officer, emphasized the facility’s role in improving patient care. “The opening of this urgent care facility demonstrates our commitment to the patients we serve by delivering accessible, high-quality care close to home,” Kingery said. “We are expanding convenient options f
The expansion isn’t limited to Chesapeake; it also aims to serve communities in North Carolina. Amber Egyud, chief operating & nursing officer, explained, “Opening this new outpatient facility will allow us to further expand access to imaging for southern Chesapeake and Northeast North Carolina.It will join Chesapeake Regional Healthcare’s efforts to grow our reach to patients living in rural areas who may have a challenging time finding health care.”
Explanation of Changes & Answers to Questions:
* Why was the facility opened? the facility was opened to alleviate pressure on the emergency department and expand access to immediate medical care for residents of Chesapeake and Northeast North Carolina,particularly those in rural areas.
* Who opened the facility? Chesapeake Regional Healthcare opened the urgent care facility. Key personnel mentioned include Jeff Kingery (Chief Physician Relations officer) and Amber Egyud (chief operating & nursing officer).
* What services are offered? The urgent care center offers walk-in medical services seven days a week for non-critical illnesses and injuries. The adjacent diagnostics clinic provides MRI, CT scans, X-rays, and ultrasounds.
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