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Address
CALLER BOX C268
Cherokee, NC 28719
Phone
Government - Federal
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitecherokeehospital.org
Facilities & services
26
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / traumaICUCCU
Imaging
Diagnostic radiology
Surgery
Open heart surgery
Other services
Renal dialysisPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay Recommends appointment
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Clinicians on staff
78
total clinicians
5
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 4
Orthopedic surgery 2
General surgery 1
Cardiology 1
Radiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority?

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (828) 497-9163 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Cherokee.

Is Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, call (828) 497-9163.

Where is Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority located?

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority is located at Caller Box C268, Cherokee, NC, 28719. Phone: (828) 497-9163.