The City of Franklin and Southampton County offers state of the art healthcare facilities, numerous medical offices and assisted living options. The area is served by Southampton Memorial Hospital located in the City of Franklin. This 220-bed facility provides a full range of medical services covering 18 medical specialties, including 24-hour emergency care coverage, obstetrics, maternity care, and out-patient services. In addition, a community medical center operates in the Town of Ivor in Southampton County and both the City of Franklin and Southampton County operate public health clinics.