HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is a 321-bed major hospital providing a comprehensive range of services and emergency room care to Charleston, SC.

A 2026 recipient of the Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for cardiac surgery and outpatient prostate surgery awards and America's 100 Best Hospitals for orthopedic surgery and spine surgery awards.

We’re counting down the days until we cut the ribbon for our HCA Healthcare Long Point ER. It’s scheduled to open this ...
03/12/2026

We’re counting down the days until we cut the ribbon for our HCA Healthcare Long Point ER. It’s scheduled to open this June.

Members of The Town of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Council and the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce joined executives, physicians and nurses from HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital for a special floor signing event.

The freestanding ER is located next to the Chick-fil-A and across the street from Belle Hall Shopping Center on Long Point Road in Mt. Pleasant.

After he and other guests signed their names on the floor, Councilman Daniel Brownstein said, ““I think having this facility on Long Point Road really serves a need for the town. There are not a lot of medical facilities in this area. So, it’s right around the corner from where people live. We all know in the case of a heart attack, stroke, or serious injury minutes and seconds count. So, the quicker somebody can get from their home into an emergency room with qualified physicians and nurses the better the outcome’s going to be for that person.

Dr. Scott Hayes, an emergency medicine physician with HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital added, “Whether it’s a heart attack, stroke, severe injury, or sudden illness, having a fully equipped emergency room nearby can make all the difference.” Long Point ER, and all of HCA Healthcare’s hospital-based ERs and freestanding ERs, are led by physicians board certified in emergency medicine.

Dr. Neal Shelley, also board-certified in emergency medicine, emphasized the urgency of diagnosing heart attacks and strokes. “With a heart attack, restoring blood flow quickly can prevent permanent heart muscle damage. With a stroke, rapid diagnosis and treatment can dramatically reduce the risk of lifelong disability. In both cases, minutes truly matter.”

At the event, Council member Mike Tinkey said, “When people are looking for places where they can live, work and play they are looking for great infrastructure, great schools and great healthcare. And, having a place that’s right around the corner from them means all of the difference into their safety and their livelihood.”

HCA Healthcare in Charleston is a unified network of hospitals and services, including Trident Hospital, Summerville Hospital and Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness. Together, they serve more than 433,000 patients annually across 35+ sites of care, expanding access to advanced care while partnering with local nonprofits to support community health across the region.

We are proud to announce that HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital and HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital are among the 92 H...
03/11/2026

We are proud to announce that HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital and HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital are among the 92 HCA Healthcare hospitals recognized with the Healthgrades 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award – an honor awarded to the top 10% of hospitals for their commitment to delivering safe, patient-centered care.

As we observe Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 8–14, 2026, this recognition highlights the work of our physicians, nurses and colleagues who make safety the foundation of every patient interaction.

Jeff Wilson, President & CEO of HCA Healthcare Charleston, shared, "Receiving the Healthgrades 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award is a powerful reflection of our mission—above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. This recognition belongs to our extraordinary colleagues and physicians whose dedication to safe, patient-centered care strengthens our hospitals and builds trust throughout our community.

As we observe Patient Safety Awareness Week, we are especially proud to celebrate the culture of accountability and compassion that defines Trident Hospital and Summerville Hospital. Being named among the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety affirms the daily commitment our teams make to protecting every patient we serve."

Dr. Jane Appleby, Chief Medical Officer for HCA Healthcare Charleston, added, "Patient safety is the foundation of clinical excellence. This award recognizes the collaboration between our physicians, nurses and care teams who consistently apply evidence-based practices to ensure the safest possible outcomes for our patients and their families.

This distinction reflects more than performance metrics—it represents a shared commitment to continuous improvement and transparency in the care we provide. Our community entrusts us with their health, and this recognition affirms that we are honoring that trust through safe, reliable and compassionate care."

Learn more at https://hcahealthcaretoday.com/2026/03/10/92-hca-healthcare-hospitals-earn-healthgrades-patient-safety-excellence-award/

Did you know every minute about one woman in the US dies from heart disease?Today, female leaders from HCA Healthcare Tr...
03/10/2026

Did you know every minute about one woman in the US dies from heart disease?

Today, female leaders from HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital and HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital joined the Summerville Chamber of Commerce Women’s Luncheon to connect with local leaders and raise awareness about women’s heart health.

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Photo (l-r): Beverly Rhett, Structural Heart Coordinator; Stephanie Williams, Manager, Cardiovascular Quality; Mille Runyon, Director, Medical/Surgical; Kelly Bowen, Director, Communications & Community Engagement; Marissa Aldridge, VP, Cardiovascular Services; Julie Ridgeway, Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation; Kenya Simmons, Manager, Heart Failure Clinic; and Michelle Becknell, Inpatient Heart Failure Nurse Navigator.

We’re proud to stand with our community and keep heart health top of mind.

Across our broader HCA Healthcare network, our hospitalists are the heartbeat of our hospitals, delivering expert care, ...
03/08/2026

Across our broader HCA Healthcare network, our hospitalists are the heartbeat of our hospitals, delivering expert care, coordinating treatments and ensuring patients receive the highest quality care throughout their visit.

Join our HCA hospitals in the SC Lowcountry - HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital, HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital and HCA Healthcare Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness - as we proudly celebrate Hospitalist Day.

We honor the dedicated professionals who provide seamless care during every hospital visit, improving outcomes and making a lasting difference in patients’ lives.

We value your commitment, resilience and unwavering focus on what matters most: our patients. We are proud to stand alongside you as you shape the future of inpatient care.

We were proud to join our colleagues from across the Lowcountry and the Grand Strand for HCA Healthcare Day on the Hill....
03/05/2026

We were proud to join our colleagues from across the Lowcountry and the Grand Strand for HCA Healthcare Day on the Hill. Together, we shared the positive impact our facilities had on the Palmetto State in 2025. Here’s a quick snapshot:

⭐ Cared for more than 670,000 patients
⭐ Paid more than $84M in taxes
⭐ Delivered more than $107M in charity and uncompensated care
⭐ Invested $160M in capital improvements

Thank you to our colleagues from HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital, HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital, Grand Strand Medical Center, HCA Healthcare South Atlantic Division, and HCA Healthcare Live Oak Mental Health & Wellness for joining us and advocating for the communities we serve.

02/28/2026

$1M+ - Thanks to the many who gave to support the mission of the American Heart Association - South Carolina at this year’s Lowcountry Heart Walk. HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital CEO Jeff Wilson and Associate Chief Nursing Officer Eric Harbison led our team of walkers. And, it was a bonus to have Mark Severance serve as our special guest. Two days ago he had a heart attack. One day ago he was discharged from our hospital after having an artery near his heart cleared that was 99% blocked. And, today he banged the drum celebrating his survivorship.

02/27/2026

Making Rounds with Cardiothoracic Surgeon James Benner, MD. There are a lot of people celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and the births of grand children this year as a result of the care they received from Dr. Benner and his team. As we celebrate Heart Month 2026, we want to remember our colleagues who helped make the celebrations possible. Learn more about Dr. Benner and his team at HCA Healthcare Palmetto Cardiovascular and Thoracic Specialists at https://www.hcahealthcarepalmettocardio.com

Many thanks to Melanie Orlins and the WCIV | ABC News 4 team for inviting cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon James Benn...
02/26/2026

Many thanks to Melanie Orlins and the WCIV | ABC News 4 team for inviting cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon James Benner, MD to be a guest during this morning’s newscast.

During the interview, Melanie announced the Society of Thoracic Surgeons awarded HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital its highest award for the Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) procedure. The ranking places us among the Top 10% of hospitals in the US and Canada.

Dr. Benner has performed more than 5,000 CABG procedures in his career and credits his team for their work in creating the best opportunities for patients to have a successful outcome and to be able to enjoy a higher quality of life than they were experiencing prior to the surgery.

Learn more about Dr. Benner and his practice, HCA Healthcare Palmetto Cardiovascular Specialists at https://www.hcahealthcarepalmettocardio.com

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The heart of Trident Health is found in our more than 3,000 employees. Pictured are members of our Trident Breast Care Center team who daily care for, comfort and encourage women in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. We are motivated to serve. Driven to compassionately provide the highest quality of care. And reminded daily of our mission - Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

More than half of South Carolina’s Lowcountry residents live in Trident Health’s primary market. To our more than 700,000 friends and neighbors in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties “thank you” for allowing us to care for you.

This year we celebrate 45 years of providing acute healthcare services to families in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Services are provided through our two acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center; two freestanding emergency departments, Moncks Corner Medical Center and Centre Pointe Emergency; and two urgent care centers, CareNow Urgent Care - Goose Creek and CareNow Urgent Care - North Charleston. In July 2020 we will open our third freestanding emergency department - Brighton Park ER, which is located near the entrance to Nexton.

Both Trident and Summerville Medical Centers have received top ranking as Joint Commission Top Hospitals for Quality Performance and are Joint Commission Certified for Advanced Heart Failure and Advanced Primary Stroke Centers. Trident Medical Center is also a Trauma Center. Our trauma specialists cared for more than 2,000 trauma patients in 2019.