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Satellite Emergency Department – Open 24/7/365
Offering little to no wait times day or night, the satellite emergency department of Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean University Medical Center delivers exceptional treatment provided by emergency medicine physicians, nurses and technicians specially trained and experienced in emergency treatment. With the exception of trauma, it has the same capabilities as conventional Emergency Departments—with all the necessary personnel and emergency equipment.
Ocean Care Center offers:
- Emergency care: Non-life-threatening medical care is for severe, critical illnesses that need immediate care but is not life-threatening. Stand-alone Emergency Departments also have full access to hospital Emergency Departments if needed.
- Laboratory services
- Imaging and diagnostic services
Ocean Care Center is a satellite Emergency Department, NOT an urgent care center, so you will be billed for an Emergency Department visit.
Conditions Treated
Conditions treated include:
- Abdominal pain
- Allergic reactions
- Animal/insect bites
- Asthma Broken bones/sprains
- Cold or flu symptoms
- Ear and eye infections
- Suspected poisoning
- Head injuries without loss of consciousness
- Lacerations including sutures
- Vomiting and diarrhea
Satellite Emergency Department – Open 24/7/365
Offering little to no wait times day or night, the satellite emergency department of Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean University Medical Center delivers exceptional treatment provided by emergency medicine physicians, nurses and technicians specially trained and experienced in emergency treatment. With the exception of trauma, it has the same capabilities as conventional Emergency Departments—with all the necessary personnel and emergency equipment.
Ocean Care Center offers:
- Emergency care: Non-life-threatening medical care is for severe, critical illnesses that need immediate care but is not life-threatening. Stand-alone Emergency Departments also have full access to hospital Emergency Departments if needed.
- Laboratory services
- Imaging and diagnostic services
Ocean Care Center is a satellite Emergency Department, NOT an urgent care center, so you will be billed for an Emergency Department visit.
Conditions Treated
Conditions treated include:
- Abdominal pain
- Allergic reactions
- Animal/insect bites
- Asthma Broken bones/sprains
- Cold or flu symptoms
- Ear and eye infections
- Suspected poisoning
- Head injuries without loss of consciousness
- Lacerations including sutures
- Vomiting and diarrhea
Laboratory Services – No Appointment Needed*
Hackensack Meridian Health’s Laboratory Services provides a one-stop experience when it comes to having lab work completed. We are dedicated to putting you at ease throughout the process with timely, courteous, and efficient service.
*Appointments are not necessary for most tests. However, you may need to fast, so call the lab to verify any special requirements for your test(s).
Laboratory Services Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday: 6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Diagnostic & Imaging Services – Early Morning & Evening
Walk-ins are welcome for x-rays and EKG tests. CT scans are available by appointment only. Our imaging procedures use advanced imaging technology subject to stringent regulatory standards. Our team of imaging professionals, including highly trained and experienced physicians and technologists, will perform and interpret all imaging procedures with the utmost precision, so you receive the most accurate diagnostic information possible.
Imaging Services Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday: 6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Ocean Care Center is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean University Medical Center in Brick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ocean Care Center provides treatment for a wide range of severe or critical, non-life-threatening illnesses. Services include emergency care, laboratory services, and diagnostic imaging.
Conditions treated include:
- Abdominal pain
- Allergic reactions
- Animal/insect bites
- Asthma
- Broken bones/sprains
- Cold or flu symptoms
- Ear and eye infections
- Suspected poisoning
- Head injuries without loss of consciousness
- Lacerations requiring sutures
- Vomiting and diarrhea