Trident Health System (Charleston / Summerville)

The Trident Health System has earned recognition as a leader in the delivery of healthcare in the Lowcountry by providing its residents with these outstanding facilities.

Trident Medical Center is a 296-bed, tertiary-care hospital providing a comprehensive range of services including surgical and heart & vascular services.  

Summerville Medical Center is a 94-bed, acute-care hospital with a 24-hour emergency room and comprehensive medical services.  SMC enjoys an enviable reputation for its cardiac services, sleep lab, and women’s services, including "home-like" birthing suites.

Charleston / Summerville Area:

Boasting a comfortable climate, a great location, historical charm and a variety of resources, the Charleston/Summerville area is one of the best places to live in the nation. 2012 Condé Nast  Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards voted Charleston as the “Top City in the U.S.”

The region also boasts a multi-billion dollar visitor industry, one of the Southeast's most impressive medical hubs, a well-established base of national and international manufacturers, as well as a large military presence. The metropolitan area is comprised of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, and stretches some 50 miles inland, with 90 miles of oceanfront.