In County Durham, Enlace Latino NC  identified two  major hospitals that provide medical services essential, access to interpreters and financial aid programs for uninsured or low-income patients.

In this note you will find information about:

• If you can receive Pay attention even if you don't have health insurance.
• What financial aid and support programs are available?
• If the hospital offers Spanish interpreters or services.

Duke Health

Duke Health is an academic and healthcare system, which has two hospital campuses located in Durham, Duke university hospital y Duke Regional Hospital.

Do they provide care to people without health insurance?

Under federal law (EMTALA), Duke Health does not deny emergency treatment at its hospitals even if it does not have health insurance.

Do they have financial aid programs?

Duke Health offers financial assistance Patients who qualify, according to federal poverty guidelines, will receive assistance. Financial counselors at the hospital can also help you assess your eligibility for financial resources.

Complete the application and send it by mail, fax, or email.

If no external financial assistance is available, a discount will automatically be applied to your bill based on your declared income level.

For more information about financial assistance, contact the hospital directly to speak with a financial advisor about your particular situation.

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>>> What are the main hospitals in Mecklenburg County?

>>> What is the main hospital in Buncombe County?

North Carolina Specialty Hospital

North Carolina Specialty Hospital It is a hospital for special surgeries located in Durham.

Address:  3916 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, NC 27704

Phone number: (919) 956-9300

Emergency Room: Open 24 hours

Do you offer interpreter services?

Yes, They offer free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as: qualified interpreters and information written in other languages.

If you need these services, please contact the Director of Risk Management at (919) 595-8468 or by email at melissa.stone@ncspecialtyhospital.com.

Do they provide care without health insurance?

Under federal law (EMTALA), North Carolina Specialty Hospital does not deny emergency treatment even if it does not have health insurance.

Do they have financial aid programs?

North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers financial aid programs both for uninsured patients and those with insufficient insurance.

Uninsured patients undergoing elective procedures must apply for Medicaid before receiving services. The following discounts will be provided according to state regulations and consistently to uninsured and underinsured individuals:

• 100% discount for people with incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL).
• Discount of at least 75% for people with incomes between 200% and 250% of the FPL.
• Discount of at least 50% for people with incomes between 250% and 300% of the FPL.
• Discount of at least 25% for people with incomes less than 300% of the FPL.

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What are the main hospitals in Durham County?

by Emilia Rivadeneira, Enlace Latino NC
March 10, 2026

Enlace Latino NC March 10, 2026 In County Durham, Enlace Latino NCidentified two Major hospitals that provide essential medical services , access to interpreters , and financial assistance programs for uninsured or low-income patients. In this note you will find information about: You can receive care even if you don't have health insurance . What financial aid and support programs are available? If the hospital offers interpreters or services in Spanish . Duke Health Duke Health is an academic and healthcare system, which has two hospital campuses located in Durham, Duke University Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital. Do they provide care to people without health insurance? Under federal law (EMTALA), Duke Health does not deny emergency treatment at its hospitals even if you do not have health insurance. Do they have financial aid programs? Duke Health offers financial assistance to eligible patients, according to federal poverty guidelines. Financial advisors at the hospital can also help you assess whether you qualify for access to financial resources. Complete the application and send it by mail, fax, or email. If no external financial assistance is available, a discount will automatically be applied to your bill based on your declared income level. For more information about financial assistance, contact the hospital directly to speak with a financial advisor about your particular situation. Duke University Hospital + Address: 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710 Phone number: (919) 684-8111 Emergency Room: Open 24 hours Duke Regional Hospital + Address: 3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704 Phone number: (919) 470-4000 Emergency Room: Open 24 hours Located on the sixth floor of Duke Regional Hospital is the Select Specialty Hospital, a 30-bed critical illness recovery hospital. To contact Select Specialty Hospital, call (984) 569-4040. Select Specialty Hospital's services are separate from Duke Health, and are covered by most insurance companies, including Medicare. Prior to admission, insurance benefits will be verified. Request information from the hospital admissions team. Related: >>> What are the main hospitals in Mecklenburg County? >>> What is the main hospital in Buncombe County? North Carolina Specialty Hospital North Carolina Specialty Hospital is a hospital for special surgeries located in Durham. Address: 3916 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, NC 27704 Phone number: (919) 956-9300 Emergency Room: Open 24 hours Do you offer interpreter services? Yes, they offer free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as: qualified interpreters and written information in other languages. If you need these services, please contact the Director of Risk Management at (919) 595-8468 or by email at melissa.stone@ncspecialtyhospital.com. Do they provide care without health insurance? Under federal law (EMTALA), North Carolina Specialty Hospital does not deny emergency treatment even if you do not have health insurance. Do they have financial aid programs? North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers financial assistance programs for both uninsured and underinsured patients. Uninsured patients undergoing elective procedures must apply for Medicaid before receiving services. The following discounts will be provided according to state regulations and consistently to uninsured and underinsured individuals: 100% discount for people with incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL). Discount of at least 75% for people with incomes between 200% and 250% of the FPL. Discount of at least 50% for people with incomes between 250% and 300% of the FPL. Discount of at least 25% for people with incomes less than 300% of the FPL. This <a target="_blank" href="https://enlacelatinonc.org/cuales-son-los-hospitales-principales-en-el-condado-de-durham/">article</a> first appeared on <a target="_blank" href="https://enlacelatinonc.org">Enlace Latino NC</a> and is republished here under a <a target="_blank" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License</a>.<img src="https://i0.wp.com/enlacelatinonc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cropped-ICO.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1" style="width:1em;height:1em;margin-left:10px;"> <img id="republication-tracker-tool-source" src="https://enlacelatinonc.org/?republication-pixel=true&post=135641&amp;ga4=G-3EB91P98MG" style="width:1px;height:1px;"><script> PARSELY = { autotrack: false, onload: function() { PARSELY.beacon.trackPageView({ url: "https://enlacelatinonc.org/cuales-son-los-hospitales-principales-en-el-condado-de-durham/", urlref: window.location.href }); } } </script> <script id="parsely-cfg" src="//cdn.parsely.com/keys/enlacelatinonc.org/p.js"></script>

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