Hospitals in Jacksonville, NC - Medicare Status, Ratings, Address, Contact

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Onslow Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 317 Western Boulevard, Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
Ratings: Phone: (910) 577-2345

Brynn Marr Hosp
Psychiatric Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 192 Village Drive, Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
Ratings:NA Phone: (919) 577-1400

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