News Summary
The South Carolina Department of Public Health has approved Novant Health’s Certificate of Need application for a $320 million medical center in Bluffton. This new facility is set to enhance healthcare services significantly for Beaufort and Jasper Counties. The Novant Health Bluffton Medical Center will have an initial capacity of 50 beds, expandable to 100, with a comprehensive range of medical specialties. Projected to create up to 1,000 jobs over the next five years, this hospital aims to provide high-quality healthcare close to home.
Bluffton Approves $320 Million Novant Health Medical Center
The South Carolina Department of Public Health has officially approved Novant Health’s Certificate of Need application for a new medical facility in Bluffton. The new hospital is set to significantly enhance healthcare services in the region.
Project Overview
Novant Health plans to construct the Novant Health Bluffton Medical Center, a full-service community hospital aimed at serving the healthcare needs of Beaufort and Jasper Counties. Key details include:
- Initial Bed Capacity: 50 beds, expandable to 100 beds
- Estimated Project Cost: $320 million
- Expected Opening: 2028
Healthcare Services Offered
The hospital will provide a comprehensive range of medical specialties including:
- Medical and surgical services
- Emergency and trauma services
- Intensive care
- Labor and delivery
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Orthopedics
Community Impact
Construction of the hospital is projected to create up to 1,000 jobs in the Bluffton area over the next five years. Jason Bernd, senior vice president of Novant Health, stated that the hospital’s goal is to deliver high-quality healthcare close to home. Joel Taylor, president of Hilton Head Medical Center, described the facility as a game-changer for healthcare access in one of South Carolina’s fastest-growing regions.
Future Recruitment and Community Investment
To support the expanded healthcare services, Novant Health plans to recruit at least 20 new primary care providers and specialists. The organization is also actively addressing affordable housing concerns in Beaufort and Jasper Counties, furthering its commitment to the local community.
As Novant Health expands its footprint in the area, the Bluffton Medical Center is poised to meet the holistic healthcare needs of a growing population, particularly as the region draws in more families and retirees.
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Additional Resources
- WSAV News
- Bluffton Today
- Healthcare Design Magazine
- Google Search: Novant Health Bluffton Hospital
- Wikipedia: Healthcare in the United States
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