News Summary
The Bon Secours Urgent Care facility in Greenville, located at 2709 Pelham Road, has permanently closed following a damaging flood incident. Although it had served the community, patients are being redirected to another local Bon Secours location. This closure raises concerns amid Novant Health’s plans for a significant hospital expansion in the area, addressing an ongoing healthcare shortage.
Greenville Urgent Care Facility Permanently Closes After Flooding Incident
Greenville residents were informed this week about the permanent closure of the Bon Secours Urgent Care facility, located at 2709 Pelham Road Suite B. The announcement was made on a Tuesday, following the urgent care’s temporary closure due to flooding caused by a water break at a nearby church.
No specific reason has been given for the permanent closing of the facility, which has served the local community until the recent unfortunate incident. Patients who were affected by this closure are being referred to another Bon Secours location at 649-A Haywood Road for their healthcare needs.
Wider Implications for Healthcare in Greenville
The closure of the Bon Secours Urgent Care facility comes amid broader developments in Greenville’s healthcare landscape. Novant Health is in the process of planning a significant expansion, seeking to build a new $132 million hospital on Greenville’s Eastside, specifically on Patewood Drive, conveniently located near Interstate 385.
This proposed hospital is designed to include 20 acute-care beds, advanced operating rooms, and facilities for diagnostic imaging and specialty outpatient care. Novant Health’s ambitious plan aims to address a notable healthcare shortage in the area, as a recent assessment identified a deficit of 111 hospital beds within Greenville County.
To move forward, Novant Health is awaiting approval from state regulators for its application submitted to the South Carolina Department of Public Health. If the application is accepted, the hospital is projected to begin operations by early 2027. The company has already purchased the site for the new facility for $17 million, highlighting its commitment to expanding healthcare services in the region.
Recent Developments from Novant Health
Recently, Novant Health has significantly increased its presence in South Carolina, having acquired three hospitals along with a variety of urgent care facilities and clinics. This growth is part of their strategy to improve healthcare access and promote outpatient care models across the state.
Additionally, plans have also been made for a four-story medical center next to the new hospital. The center will offer a range of health services, including rehabilitation clinics and urgent care, further enhancing medical support for Greenville residents.
As Greenville navigates these changes in the healthcare sector, the community must adjust to the impact of the permanent closure of the Bon Secours Urgent Care facility, while simultaneously looking forward to the potential improvements that Novant Health’s developments may bring. With healthcare needs evolving, both challenges and opportunities emerge as local providers strive to meet the medical demands of the region’s growing population.
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Additional Resources
- Fox Carolina: Bon Secours Urgent Care Closure
- Wikipedia: Healthcare in the United States
- Post and Courier: New Novant Health Hospital
- Google Search: Novant Health Greenville
- Greenville Online: Novant Health Medical Facility
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Health Care
- Greenville Journal: Bon Secours Emergency Room
- Google News: Greenville Urgent Care
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