BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Thousands of people packed the Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital campus to throw a giant parking lot party and see chart topping country artist, Lee Brice.
The Sumter, South Carolina native wowed the crowd and proclaimed it a homecoming, saying his mom and dad were among those in the crowd. Brice also welcomed his brother, Lewis, to the stage to sing a couple of songs.
The free event celebrated the anticipated opening of Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital, which is scheduled to open on Oct. 4.
Fans from across the region snapped up 10,000 wristbands in six days to “sell out†the event.
Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital is expected to provide 285 jobs. An estimated 215 people will work in the medical facilities during the first year, ramping up to 250 in its second year and 285 by year three.
“Our strategy in developing our healthcare system revolves around delivering care closest to where you live and work. With this new hospital, we’re making it easier for families in Berkeley and Dorchester counties to access the quality and affordable healthcare that is the backbone of our brand,” said Lorraine Lutton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Roper St. Francis Healthcare.
The new 140,000 square ft., 50-bed hospital will provide comprehensive healthcare services including: 24-hour emergency department, cancer care, cardiology, diagnostics, endocrinology, maternity, orthopedics, pulmonology, surgery and therapeutic services
“If you live in Berkeley County and you’re treated by a nurse such as myself, chances are it’s one of your neighbors. Almost every staff member we’ve hired lives in this area,” stated Jennifer Crawford, Chief Nursing Officer of Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital.
Patient rooms will feature adequate space for families for overnight stays, larger patient restrooms, natural light and views. The first floor includes a lobby, food services, 24-hour ER, imaging, pharmacy, lab and surgery. The second floor includes labor and delivery suites, and postpartum rooms. The third flood includes medical/surgical beds and ICU.
“Our contractors and subcontractors demonstrated herculean efforts to bring this project in on time and on budget,” stated Patrick Bosse, Chief Administrative Officer of Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital
Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital is located at 100 Callen Blvd. in Summerville at Carnes Crossroads, where Highway 17A and 176 intersect.
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