CHARLESTON, S.C. – Novant Health broke ground for a new freestanding emergency department on Clements Ferry Road, bringing fast, high-quality emergency care closer to home for residents of Daniel Island and the greater Charleston, South Carolina region.
The new facility, located just minutes from I-526, is designed to enhance access to emergency medical services in one of the area’s fastest-growing communities. Clements Ferry Emergency Department will serve as a critical access point for emergency care and seamless connection to Novant Health’s broader network of hospitals and specialists in the Carolinas.
The new emergency department will span more than 10,000 square feet and include 10 private exam rooms, one trauma bay, advanced radiology (CT, ultrasound, and X-ray) and an on-site laboratory. The facility will operate 24/7 and be staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians and skilled clinical teams, offering the same trusted care patients receive at Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center.
“Expanding access to care is a top priority for Novant Health, and this new emergency department is a key step forward,” said Kirsten Royster, president of Novant Health in Charleston. “We’re building facilities that meet our patients where they are, making sure families across the tri-county can get the emergency care they need, closer to home and without delay.”
Designed for efficiency, accessibility and patient comfort, the Clements Ferry Emergency Department will feature dedicated parking and easy walk-in access, making it faster and easier for patients to receive timely care during critical moments.
“You can look around this part of Charleston and see how quickly our community is growing, and that means greater need for emergency care,” said Sarah Tuley, president of East Cooper Medical Center. “This new emergency department will reduce travel time, ease overcrowding and help ensure that lifesaving care is available right here, when and where people need it most.”
The facility builds on Novant Health’s commitment to building healthier communities and expanding services across the Charleston area, complementing recent investments in women’s health, primary care and specialty care offerings throughout the region.
Construction is expected to be completed in late summer of 2026.
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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