FryeCare Physicians Network is dedicated to ensuring timely medical care to our communities. With the expected inclement weather this weekend, the Frye Regional Medical Center Emergency Room remains open 24/7 in the case of an emergency.

With the threat of inclement weather and in the interest of patient and staff safety, FryeCare Urgent Care will operate Saturday, January 24, 2026, under modified hours of 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., but will be closed on Sunday and Monday. 

The following affiliated clinics and outpatient departments will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, as the safety of our patients, staff and community remains our top priority. Patients with appointments at impacted locations are being contacted directly to reschedule.  Those locations include:

• FryeCare Cardiology
• FryeCare Cardiology - Boone
• FryeCare Cardiology - Lenoir
• FryeCare Cardiology - Lincolnton
• FryeCare Cardiology - Valdese
• FryeCare Cardiothoracic Surgery
• FryeCare Family Medicine - Claremont
• FryeCare Family Medicine - Lenoir
• FryeCare Family Physicians
• FryeCare Gastroenterology
• FryeCare Generations Family
• FryeCare Hart Industrial Clinic
• FryeCare Hickory Family Practice Associates
• FryeCare Internal Medicine & Rheumatology
• FryeCare Lincolnton Medical Group
• FryeCare Lung Center
• FryeCare Medical Weight Loss
• FryeCare Nephrology & Internal Medicine
• FryeCare Neurology
• FryeCare Orthopedics & Neurosurgery
• FryeCare Orthopedics & Neurosurgery - Lenoir
• FryeCare Orthopedics & Neurosurgery - Lincolnton
• FryeCare Pain Management
• FryeCare Specialty Center
• FryeCare Specialty Center - Lenoir
• FryeCare Thoracic Oncology Clinic
• FryeCare Urgent Care
• FryeCare Women’s Services
• FryeCare Women’s Services - Lenoir
  

Hospital leaders will continue to monitor weather conditions and share additional updates as needed.

“The safety of our patients, providers, and staff is our top priority, and we encourage our community to prioritize safety during this storm,” said Philip Greene, MD, chief executive officer of Frye Regional Medical Center. “Our teams are prepared to continue providing emergency and essential care while minimizing travel risks for patients and staff.”