Duke University Hospital

The Duke North (DN) main lobby will reopen Monday morning with normal entry operations, following a clean water flooding incident on Friday night.

Employees, patients, and visitors, please note:
- The tunnel from Parking Garage II is currently open to employees; it will open for visitors Monday.
- The lobby elevators will not stop on the 2nd floor. Visitors and patients should take the Atrium elevators to the 2nd floor.
- The first-floor main bathrooms outside of the DN Café remain closed for repairs.

Until Monday, continue to follow posted signage to alternate entrances.

Duke University Hospital is recovering from a plumbing line issue that caused a clean water flood in the Duke North front lobby. All employees, patients, and visitors should follow signage and use the Emergency Department (ED), Duke Medicine Pavilion (DMP) or Duke Children’s & Health Center (CHC) entrances until the area is cleared for safe use.

This issue has not impacted patient care or the safety of any clinical areas, inpatient hospital areas, or surgical services.

Duke University Hospital is proud to celebrate Independence Day. The freedom that it represents for our nation extends to the ways our organization is able to provide fair and equitable access to quality healthcare to patients and communities from all walks of life. It also allows us the freedom to live out our commitment to celebrate the diverse strengths and contributions of our team members across the health system.

As we observe this special holiday with family and friends, let us do so with a sense of unity and pride, and reflect on how the freedoms we enjoy can inspire us all to greatness in how we care for our patients, their loved ones, and each other. Happy Independence Day – and thank you for all that you do!