For the 10th year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has named MUSC Health University Medical Center the #1 hospital in South Carolina! MUSC Health specialty areas Obstetrics & Gynecology (#30) and Ear, Nose & Throat (#36) ranked among the best in the nation, while 27 MUSC Health specialties in Charleston, Orangeburg, Florence and Columbia ranked as high-performing specialties, procedures or conditions. Thank you to our amazing, dedicated care teams for helping us change what's possible in South Carolina patient care! Read more about our rankings and the full list of high-performing specialties here: https://bit.ly/4cXkHp8 #ChangingWhatsPossible #USNewsAndWorldReport #BestHospital
About us
As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. Patient care is provided at 15 hospitals, more than 350 telehealth sites and connectivity to patients’ homes, and nearly 750 care locations situated in all regions of South Carolina. In 2022, for the eighth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina. To learn more about clinical patient services, visit muschealth.org. MUSC and its affiliates have collective annual budgets of $4.4 billion. The nearly 25,000 MUSC team members include world-class faculty, physicians, specialty providers, scientists, students, affiliates and care team members who deliver groundbreaking education, research, and patient care.
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https://muschealth.org
External link for MUSC Health
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1824
- Specialties
- Health care, Academic Medical Center, Community Health, Health care research, Health care innovation, Medical science center, Medical School, Academic Medical System, Regional medical center, Specialized health care, Primary Care, Secondary Care, Tertiary Care, and Health care advoacy
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Employees at MUSC Health
Updates
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We're thrilled that MUSC Health Cardiology has performed its first procedure using a new technology for a blocked artery in the heart! The AGENT Drug-Coated Balloon releases medication to prevent re-narrowing of the diseased artery, offering a promising new treatment option for patients. #ChangingWhatsPossible
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Introducing the MUSC Health University Medical Center ninth-floor (C) neuro team. Associate Chief Nursing Officer Leah Ramos calls them a small but mighty team, committed to providing exceptional patient care. Despite being only two years old, this unit consistently delivers outstanding outcomes in quality and service. #ChangingWhatsPossible
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We are thrilled to announce that Victoria Jackson, BSN, RN, has been honored with the May 2024 Nothing Bundt the Best award! Victoria's commitment to excellence is evident in her nomination, where she is praised for being "one of the nicest and most helpful rapid response team nurses." Her ability to "collaborate with other teams" and her willingness to share knowledge and insights demonstrate the leadership and dedication that define MUSC Health. Victoria's exceptional communication skills and relational abilities empower her colleagues and enhance patient care. Congratulations, Victoria, and thank you for your outstanding contributions! 👏 #ChangingWhatsPossible
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Big News! MUSC Health Downtown Columbia has successfully completed its 800th WATCHMAN implant, a life-saving procedure that helps prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation. This milestone means 800 patients now have better protection against stroke! #ChangingWhatsPossible #AtrialFibrillation #Stroke #WatchmanImplant #MUSCHealth
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Meet Stetson, the first therapy dog at MUSC Health Orangeburg! His wagging tail and adorable scrub cap bring joy and smiles to everyone, especially our operating room team. #ChangingWhatsPawsible #PetTherapistThursday
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MUSC is one of the first in the U.S. to offer the newest version of Gamma Knife radiosurgery with the Elekta Esprit which improves patient comfort and increases the types of cases that can qualify for treatment. Read more about this new offering here: https://bit.ly/3KtK4CX
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MUSC Health is now part of a small cohort of academic medical centers in the United States offering intestinal ultrasound to adult and pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Read the latest: https://bit.ly/3XrHNQv
MUSC's new intestinal ultrasound allows pediatric and adult patients to extend time between colonoscopies
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We recently celebrated a major milestone: Dr. Tracy Rice's 100th robotic living donor kidney transplant! As Director of MUSC’s Living Donor and Resident Robotic Programs, she is committed to patient outcomes and training future surgeons, which is changing countless lives. #ChangingWhatsPossible 🎉 #KidneyTransplant #Nephrology #RoboticSurgery
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Your risk of stroke increases as you age, and since women continue to live longer than men, they have more strokes over their lifetimes. However, a review article in the Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases found that the risk is more complex than what can be explained only by an increased lifespan. https://bit.ly/4bKYBpA
Researchers at MUSC call for focus on higher stroke risk in women
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