MUSC Health has opened a new free-standing emergency room on Kiawah Island in partnership with Kiawah Partners, cutting travel times from over 20 miles to minutes for residents and visitors needing urgent care. The 24/7 facility includes trauma rooms, radiology, labs, a helipad, primary care, physical therapy, and telehealth, addressing long-standing access issues amid population growth and traffic delays.​
Key Benefits
The site supports a new medical helicopter for faster transfers to MUSC’s Charleston hospital, potentially transforming emergency response in coastal areas [query]. It forms part of a 12-year plan for the aging Sea Islands community, where seniors face rising trauma from falls and chronic conditions.​
Opening Details
Equipped with mobile X-ray and advanced imaging, the pavilion at 1857 Seabrook Island Road opens to the public around December 18, 2025 [query]. MUSC Health President David Cole highlighted how it eliminates hour-long highway drives during emergencies [query].
