Top in our region
Located in Greenville, the fast-growing cultural hub of eastern North Carolina, ECU Health Medical Center is the heart of the ECU Health system. We have 974 licensed beds and are proud to offer extensive inpatient and outpatient services to more than 1.4 million people across 29 counties.
ECU Health Medical Center serves as the flagship teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. We are a tertiary care referral center and in 2024, achieved Magnet® recognition for the third time, designated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Learn more about our Magnet® recognition here.
We are proud of the dedicated nurses who care for eastern North Carolina and the patients and families we serve.
We’re equally proud of the thousands of dedicated health care professionals who are part of the ECU Health team and include specialists from all over the country and around the world.
Every day, we work to improve patient outcomes through groundbreaking research, innovative technologies and award-winning programs and services at our state-of-the-art facilities. Putting patients first is more than a goal here — it’s a way of life. That’s why we continue to be recognized nationally for our patient- and family-centered approach to care, and why we’re the ultimate regional resource for comprehensive health services and clinical expertise.
Honored for quality stroke care
ECU Health Medical Center's neurological surgery department exceeds the national benchmark for the American Heart Association's stroke quality measures. ECU Health Medical Center serves as the regional leader for a stroke system of care, partnering with regional hospitals within the ECU Health system to optimize care. The hospital—which earned Comprehensive Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission in July 2018—is home to the region’s only Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, with 24 beds dedicated to neurosurgical and neuromedicine patients. It is the only hospital in our service area providing 24/7 endovascular care. This designation underscores our dedication to caring for people suffering from stroke and supporting their care needs before, during and after a stroke may occur.
Pregnancy & Childbirth
It’s important to start prenatal care early – ideally before you even get pregnant – because your health directly affects the health of your baby. Your body will go through many changes during pregnancy. Routine medical visits and testing will help guide you through the process.
Visiting
Like all ECU Health hospitals and facilities, we’re patient- and family-centered—which means we recognize what an important role loved ones play in the healing process. Please help us keep visits safe and comfortable for everyone by following these guidelines:
- Wash your hands each time you enter and leave a patient’s room
- Stay home if you’re not feeling well
- Make sure children under 12 are supervised by an adult other than the patient
- Don’t bring weapons or use tobacco on our campus
- Always wear a shirt and shoes
Thank you for helping us promote a restful and healing environment.
Hospital-specific amenities for patients & families
Dining Options for families and visitors
Main Cafeteria
Located off the hallway to the North Tower, the main cafeteria has something for everyone. The main cafeteria is open daily, closing briefly from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 8 to 10 p.m.
Heart Center Café
Located on the first floor of the Heart Center, the café serves many light and tasty items with heart health in mind. The café is open daily from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closes briefly between 10:30 and 11 a.m.
The Coffee Shop
Located in the main visitors lobby, the Coffee Shop serves fresh, never frozen, seasoned and cooked-to-order burgers and many other grilled items. It is open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Café Bay
Located near the lobby of the Maynard Children’s Hospital at ECU Health Medical Center, Café Bay offers breakfast and lunch to-go items, including sandwiches, salads, pizza, hot dogs, assorted beverages and snacks. It is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Starbucks coffee kiosks
Located in the main cafeteria (Coffee Corner, open 24 hours, daily), the Heart Center Café (open daily, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and the Coffee Shop (open daily, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
Gift Shops
ECU Health Medical Center Gift Shop Located in the main visitors lobby.
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Hope and Caring Boutique
Located on the first floor of ECU Health Cancer Care in the Eddie and Jo Allison Smith Tower, this boutique features specialty items carefully selected to comfort and encourage cancer patients and families.
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Treasure Chest
Located in the Children’s Hospital lobby, the shop features toys, flowers, snacks and beverages.
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Maternal Expressions and Newborn Boutique
Maternal Expressions and Newborn Boutique can help you with lactation and mother/baby needs. Located in the Women’s Center at Maynard Children’s Hospital, Maternal Expressions is open weekdays with breast pumps for rent or to purchase, nursing bras and premature baby and newborn items. Staffed by a lactation consultant, you have a resource to provide breastfeeding guidance and specialty items for your baby. Call 252-847-1749 or 252-847-7439 for hours of operation.
Comment - “ very pleasant every visit ”
Everyone in the office are friendly and are great with my children. They take the time to talk at every visit and every visit is pleasant.