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Frye Regional Medical Center Winter Storm Update
January 23, 2026
Thank you for your patience as winter weather continues to impact our area. The Emergency Room remains open 24/7. Inpatient care will continue without interruption and essential hospital operations will remain in place to support patient care.
The following affiliated clinics and outpatient departments will operate on a delayed schedule on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The following clinics will open at noon:
- FryeCare Cardiology - Lincolnton
- FryeCare Cardiology - Valdese
- FryeCare Cardiothoracic Surgery
- FryeCare Hickory Family Practice Associates
- 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 Specialty Center
- FryeCare Specialty Center - Lenoir
- FryeCare Thoracic Oncology Clinic
- FryeCare Urgent Care
- FryeCare Women’s Services
- FryeCare Women’s Services - Lenoir
The following offices will remain closed until further notice:
- FryeCare Cardiology
- FryeCare Cardiology - Lenoir
- FryeCare Cardiology - Boone
- FryeCare Family Medicine - Claremont
- FryeCare Family Medicine Lenoir
- FryeCare Family Physicians
- FryeCare Pain management
- FryeCare Gastroenterology
- FryeCare Generations
- FryeCare Hart Industrial Clinic
- FryeCare Internal Medicine & Rheumatology
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.”