MUSC Health University Medical Center, located in Charleston, South Carolina, is a university hospital affiliated with the Medical University of South Carolina.
The South Carolina General Assembly enacted a $4 million bill in 1946 to build a new teaching hospital under the administration of the Medical College of South Carolina. Construction began in 1951, and the Medical College of South Carolina Hospital was finished and dedicated on May 10, 1955, with its doors opened to its first patients on September 26, 1955. It was eventually renamed the Medical University of South Carolina Hospital (MUSC), and it is currently known as the MUSC Health University Medical Center.
The MUSC Health Transplant Center is ranked as one of the top ten kidney transplant centers in the US. The only HLA Laboratory in South Carolina supports the MUSC Health Transplant Center. MUSC Health University Medical Center is the regional referral center for South Carolina’s Lowcountry.
News Summary The MUSC Hollings Cancer Center significantly impacts South Carolina’s economy, generating $860 million annually and creating over 4,000 jobs. As the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated center, it...
News Summary A new psychiatric practice, Inner Healing, will open in Charleston, S.C., in May. Led by Dr. Suzanne Kerns, the clinic focuses on innovative treatments like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation...
News Summary The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Charleston has officially been renamed the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodge. This follows a rededication ceremony that highlighted the...
News Summary Charleston County has accepted a $9.6 million settlement from Airbnb, part of a larger lawsuit regarding unpaid accommodations taxes and business license fees affecting multiple municipalities in South...
News Summary Inner Healing, a new psychiatric practice founded by Dr. Suzanne Kerns, will open in May 2025 in Charleston, S.C. The clinic will specialize in advanced mental health treatments,...
News Summary The demolition of the North Charleston City Hall marks the end of an era for the city. As the iconic building comes down, preparations are underway for a...
News Summary The Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) has unveiled its bold five-year economic growth plan, titled ‘Charleston Inspired: Discover the Possibilities.’ This initiative aims for a substantial $10 billion...
News Summary Charleston’s StartSmart First-Time Homebuyer Program aims to tackle the challenges facing first-time buyers amid rising housing costs. With median home prices increasing significantly, traditional homebuyer loan programs often...
News Summary Charleston rejoices with the inauguration of the Rena N. Grant Sickle Cell Center, the first comprehensive facility of its kind in South Carolina. This center provides state-of-the-art treatments,...
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