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Holiday weekends and heat-wave evenings increase ER volume—non-emergencies may wait hours; ocean-city-urgent-care fits many issues when appropriate. Triage prioritizes severity, not arrival order alone.
Sources: Atlantic General Hospital · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
