SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – Novant Health announced a new healthcare hub in Dorchester County, breaking ground today on a medical office building and freestanding emergency department in the Summers Corner community. The development will bring comprehensive, convenient care closer to home for patients in Dorchester County and the surrounding area.
The new campus will include a 32,000-square-foot medical office building offering primary care and specialty services, along with convenient parking to enhance patient accessibility.
Adjacent to the medical office, the 11,000-square-foot emergency department will feature 10 exam rooms, one trauma room and one triage bay, along with advanced imaging services including CT, ultrasound and X-ray. An on-site laboratory will allow for timely diagnostics and faster care decisions.
“Our Lowcountry communities are growing quickly, and Novant Health is here to grow right alongside the people who need us,” said Kirsten Royster, president of Novant Health’s Charleston area. “Novant Health Summers Corner represents our ongoing commitment to make remarkable care more accessible — ensuring families can find the primary, specialty and emergency services they need, right where they live.”
The project continues Novant Health’s significant investment across the Lowcountry. In 2025, team members broke ground on the new Center for Women’s Health at East Cooper Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, and construction is underway on a freestanding emergency department on Daniel Island.
Additionally, Novant Health continues to grow its primary care network statewide, adding new clinics and providers to better serve patients throughout the region.
“Our facilities are designed around patient convenience and clinical excellence,” said Robert Harrington, MD, physician executive for Novant Health’s South Carolina Region. “Whether someone needs same-day primary or specialty care, or immediate attention for an emergency, our teams will be equipped to deliver the highest quality care close to home.”
Novant Health Summers Corner is expected to open in late 2026. Those interested in joining our growing team can explore career opportunities online.
About Novant Health
Novant Health is an integrated network of nearly 900 locations, including 19 hospitals, more than 750 physician clinics and urgent care centers, outpatient facilities, and imaging and pharmacy services. This network supports a seamless and personalized healthcare experience for communities in North Carolina and South Carolina. Novant Health is nationally recognized for our unwavering commitment to safety and the highest quality care, and we serve as a catalyst for healthcare transformation through clinical trials, leading-edge research, innovative care delivery models and robust virtual care networks. The expertise and empathy of our more than 41,000 team members along with more than 8,600 independent and employed clinicians are at the heart of Our Cause as industry leaders caring for communities across the Carolinas. In 2024, Novant Health provided more than $1.6 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services.
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