Charleston county, SC
Charleston County, South Carolina[edit | edit source]
- Charleston County is located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, its population was 350,209, making it the third most populous county in the state. Its county seat is Charleston. The county was created in 1901 by an act of the South Carolina State Legislature.
Healthcare in Charleston County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Charleston County is a vital part of the community, with several well-known healthcare facilities providing a range of services to residents.
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)[edit | edit source]
- The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is a public medical school in Charleston, and one of the oldest continually operating schools of medicine in the United States. MUSC operates a 700-bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of only 66 National Cancer Institute-designated centers), a Level I trauma center, Institute of Psychiatry, and the state’s only transplant center.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare[edit | edit source]
- Roper St. Francis Healthcare is a private healthcare organization in Charleston County. It operates three hospitals and more than 100 facilities in the Charleston area. Roper Hospital, its flagship hospital, was founded in 1829 and is known for its leading heart and vascular center.
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital[edit | edit source]
- Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, a part of Roper St. Francis Healthcare, is a 204-bed facility that offers a range of services including orthopedics, weight loss surgery, women's services, and cardiac care.
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center[edit | edit source]
- The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center is a Veterans Administration hospital in Charleston. It provides a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research.
Health Statistics[edit | edit source]
- According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Charleston County has a lower rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. The county also has a higher rate of primary care physicians and a lower rate of preventable hospitalizations.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Charleston County, South Carolina, is comprehensive and diverse, with a range of facilities offering a variety of services. From the historic Roper Hospital to the state-of-the-art MUSC medical center, residents have access to high-quality healthcare services.
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Primary Care Charleston county, SC
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| Surgeons | Expertise across disciplines including Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and more | |
| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in South Carolina | |
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