Providence Hospital

Providence Hospital, founded by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Augustine in 1938, has 247 beds and serves the Midlands of South Carolina. The hospital's part of the Providence Health Catholic system and keeps a faith-based approach. There's air conditioning for comfort, and they offer a range of onsite services like wheelchair access, customer parking, and clean restrooms. Patients can use the onsite pharmacy, gift shops, and dining services, and there are chef-prepared meals for those staying awhile. Providence Hospital provides many healthcare services, from surgical procedures and outpatient care to inpatient, memory care, assisted and independent living, and round-the-clock nursing for those who need daily help. Seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia can find special care here, with spaces designed to prevent wandering and reduce confusion. Staff support patients with things like bathing, dressing, and medicine management. The hospital has specialized care units, advanced diagnostics and imaging, specialized colorectal surgery, cardiology services, and the Providence Heart & Vascular Institute, which handles heart conditions and is a known referral center for cardiovascular care. Providence Hospital offers emergency, orthopedic, and joint care at its Providence Hospital Northeast campus and runs medical centers in Columbia and nearby towns. Nurse practitioners, including Sheltana Hipps, Jamika Glover, Shante Gleaton, and Laquinta Glenn-Reese, provide care alongside other skilled staff. You'll find interpreter services, chaplains, pastoral care, spiritual support, chapels, and bereavement resources. Volunteer opportunities include programs for adults and college students, Candy Stripers, hospice volunteers, arts in healing, and career exploration. Therapy animal visits, music, and creative arts therapy are also available for comfort and healing. The hospital supports patient and family involvement through Patient Family Advisory Councils. Employee housing is offered in several towns, and there are hotel options in downtown Charleston for families and patients who need to stay close. Providence Hospital uses up-to-date medical technology and telehealth options for remote visits, keeps a Magnet® designation for nursing quality, focuses on evidence-based care, and lists price transparency and flexible payment plans for those who need financial help. Over the years, the hospital has led in cardiac procedures and remains focused on safe, quality, and compassionate care for all who come through its doors.