Express Care Plus

A Type B Emergency Department

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See important information below about the Express Care Plus designation and billing.

More Care. Less Wait.

For patients ages 1 and older

Express Care Plus, a Type B emergency department, treats non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses with access to extra services like advanced imaging, labs, and specialist collaboration with providers.

Open 7 days a week

Weekdays: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturdays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sundays: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

603-526-5155

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Express Care Plus has its own designated entrance, parking, and registration. We’re located on the first floor at the back of the main entrance to the hospital.

Should I go to Express Care Plus or the Emergency Department?

Express Care Plus

  • Sprains and strains
  • Skin rashes
  • Cuts and lacerations
  • Respiratory infections
  • Eye injuries
  • Fractures
  • Sinus Infections

Still not sure? Give us a call at 603-526-5155.

Emergency Department

  • Signs of a stroke

    such as sudden facial paralysis, numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg (especially on one side); slurred speech; impaired vision or severe dizziness.

  • Chest pain
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Profuse bleeding or head trauma
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Children under 1

Go to the Emergency Department page

Meet our Express Care Plus team

Express Care Plus providers

About Express Care Plus

As a Type B emergency department Express Care Plus gives you access to extra services like advanced imaging, labs, and collaboration with specialists. Backed by the region's best health system - Dartmouth Health.

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Comprehensive lab services

In addition to rapid testing, we offer full blood counts, liver function tests, and kidney panels for a more complete assessment.

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Advanced imaging and radiology

Patients have access to a variety of radiology services, including in-room X-rays and CT scans (if indicated), with no referral needed.

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Specialist Collaboration

If necessary, our providers collaborate with surgical and orthopaedic specialists to deliver coordinated care.

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Seamless escalation of care

Patients can be transferred to the Emergency Department if a higher level of care is required.

Billing charges may vary according to your specific insurance coverage.

We process all insurance plans. Some insurance plans may require you to pay an emergency room level copayment and coinsurance. In most cases, charges fall below those of our emergency department. We encourage all patients to review their individual insurance policies. See our charges for services page.

Questions?

For questions about billing, please reach out to our billing team at 1-844-808-0730

For questions or comments about care, please contact our Care Experience team at 1-603-526-5467

What is a Type B Emergency Department?

A Type B emergency department is an emergency care facility that is licensed by the state of New Hampshire and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). By definition, a Type B emergency department provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without an appointment.

Being classified as a Type B emergency department, Express Care Plus is held to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). We are required by law to provide emergency medical screening and stabilizing treatment to any patient regardless of their ability to pay or their insurance coverage.

2023 HX Guardian of Excellence Award Press Ganey

Express Care Plus has been named a 2023 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey