MUSC

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is a comprehensive academic health system based in Charleston, South Carolina. Established in 1824, it is one of the nation's oldest continually operating medical institutions.

MUSC includes a public medical school, a medical center, and six colleges dedicated to educating health professionals, biomedical scientists, and healthcare personnel. It also serves as a hub for research and operates a public hospital.

Medical Services and Facilities

MUSC Health, the university's clinical arm, offers a wide array of medical services including primary care, specialty care, and surgical procedures. These cover fields such as cardiology, oncology, and pediatrics.

Patient care is delivered at 16 hospitals with approximately 2,700 beds, plus four additional hospital locations are in development. The system includes more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations across South Carolina.

In 2023, MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston was recognized as the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina for the ninth consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report.

Specialized Facilities

MUSC Health operates specialized facilities such as the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital. This nationally ranked, freestanding acute care women's and children's hospital in Charleston has all private rooms, including 250 pediatric beds and 29 beds for women.

The hospital provides comprehensive pediatric specialties and subspecialties to infants, children, teens, and young adults aged 0–21 throughout the Carolinas.

Locations

Besides its main campus in Charleston, MUSC Health has expanded widely throughout South Carolina. The Columbia area features:

• Three hospitals
• One clinical location
• One research location
• Telehealth services in surrounding counties

MUSC Health also serves patients in: Camden, Columbia, Elgin, Kershaw, Lexington, Lugoff, Newberry, and Winnsboro.

Amenities

MUSC Health offers various amenities to enhance patient and visitor experiences, including gift shops, guest services, hotel accommodations, parking, and dining facilities.

Dining options are available at multiple locations such as University Hospital, Ashley River Tower, and Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital, offering a variety of meals and snacks tailored to diverse dietary needs.

Locations Summary

• Charleston, SC, USA - Main campus and multiple sites
• North Charleston, SC, USA
• Columbia, SC, USA - Hospitals, clinical and research locations
• Macon, GA, USA
• Camden, SC
• Elgin, SC
• Kershaw, SC
• Lexington, SC
• Lugoff, SC
• Newberry, SC
• Winnsboro, SC