Regional Healthcare Networks & Institutional Facilities Hub
By FayettevilleNC.net Editorial Staff
Healthcare in the Sandhills region is anchored by three major institutional systems: Cape Fear Valley Health (7,100+ employees, eight regional hospitals, Level III Trauma Center, and Level III NICU), Womack Army Medical Center on Fort Bragg (serving 200,000 TRICARE beneficiaries), and the Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care System (serving 190,000 enrolled veterans).
Answers: What major hospitals and healthcare systems serve Fayetteville and Cumberland County?
Together managing more than 1,000 inpatient beds, Fayetteville’s institutional medical networks deliver comprehensive clinical capabilities spanning tertiary trauma surgery, neonatal intensive care, veteran rehabilitation, and military readiness. Civilian residents, military dependents, and veterans navigate distinct clinical access pathways based on insurance coverage and referral protocols.
How do the three major healthcare systems coordinate regional medical delivery?
The Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care System manages veteran ambulatory care through the Raeford Road Health Care Center and acute inpatient services at the Ramsey Street Medical Center. The three networks share regional medical provider pipelines and participate in joint emergency disaster preparedness protocols.
| Health Network Entity | Primary Facilities | Patient Beneficiary Scope | Key Clinical Designations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear Valley Health System | Owen Dr. Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey | General Public & Regional Civilians | Level III Trauma Center, Level III NICU |
| Womack Army Medical Center | Main Hospital (Fort Bragg Normandy Dr) | Active Duty, Military Dependents, Retirees | Military Readiness, Joint Commission Inpatient |
| Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care | Ramsey St. Hospital, Raeford Rd. Center | Honorably Discharged U.S. Veterans | Inpatient Medicine, Mental Health, Blind Rehab |
Where do residents access after-hours urgent and pediatric triage in Fayetteville?
Active-duty personnel and military dependents enrolled in TRICARE Prime can utilize network civilian urgent care centers without prior authorization, provided they obtain a referral from the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line or notify their Primary Care Manager (PCM) within 48 hours of treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How large is the Cape Fear Valley Health System?
- Cape Fear Valley Health is North Carolina’s eighth-largest health system, operating eight regional hospitals with more than 1,000 total beds, 7,100 employees, and an active medical staff of roughly 1,300 providers.
- Who can receive care at Womack Army Medical Center?
- Located on Fort Bragg, Womack Army Medical Center provides inpatient, surgical, and outpatient clinical care to approximately 200,000 eligible TRICARE beneficiaries, including active-duty service members, military retirees, and their families.
- What facilities make up the Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care System?
- The system operates the inpatient Fayetteville VA Medical Center on Ramsey Street alongside the expansive outpatient Fayetteville VA Health Care Center on Raeford Road, serving roughly 190,000 enrolled veterans.
Verified Sources & Citations
All regulatory figures, tax millages, school choice deadlines, and transit timelines are cross-referenced with primary government registries and official municipal records.
- Cape Fear Valley Health System Fact Sheet and Clinical CapabilitiesVerified: 2026-02-18Publisher: Cape Fear Valley Health System
- Womack Army Medical Center Beneficiary Services and GuidelinesVerified: 2026-01-15Publisher: Defense Health Agency (DHA)