COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina (USC) is moving forward with plans to build the state’s first standalone hospital dedicated to the care of patients with brain and nervous system disorders. The proposed facility would be the first of its kind in the Southeastern United States, offering specialized treatment, rehabilitation, and research.
The hospital is expected to provide advanced neurology and neurosurgery services, along with rehabilitation for patients recovering from stroke, trauma, cancer, and other neurological conditions. The 100-bed facility would also serve as a clinical training site for USC students in fields such as medicine, therapy, nursing, pharmacy, biomedical engineering, and artificial intelligence.
USC officials say the hospital will address critical healthcare gaps in South Carolina, a state with high rates of stroke and traumatic brain injuries. Many residents currently travel out of state for neurological treatment, which can increase costs and stress for families. The new facility aims to provide world-class care locally, improving access for South Carolinians.
The hospital is slated to be built adjacent to USC’s future School of Medicine on its Health Sciences Campus in the BullStreet District of Columbia. It will expand USC’s Brain Health Network, which already includes the Brain Health Center and clinics across the state serving patients in underserved areas.
USC is collaborating with the S.C. Department of Health and Human Services on the project and has already secured $10 million for preliminary planning. The university is now seeking $150 million from the state budget to help fund the $350 million facility.
University leaders have called the project one of the most significant in USC’s history, emphasizing its potential to improve healthcare, enhance medical education, and provide cutting-edge neurological treatment within South Carolina.
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