Healthcare in Myrtle Beach

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Healthcare Options in Myrtle Beach

If you are considering moving or relocating to Myrtle Beach, no doubt you have considered the beautiful ocean location, the balmy climate and the plethora of activities both indoors and out. But have you thought about what type of medical care you can expect to receive in Myrtle Beach?

It would be nice if we could sail through life without the need for healthcare but that is rarely the case. At some time in our life, we will need to seek medical care. Perhaps it is a bad case of the flu or a medical emergency or even a planned surgical procedure. There is no need to worry while living in Myrtle Beach because the Grand Strand Medical Center is right here to tend to your every need.

The Grand Strand is a 269-bed state-of-the-art hospital. According to their website, in 2012 they delivered 914 babies, performed 457 cardiac surgeries and handled over 79,000 ER visits. They have over 270 physicians and 1,400 staff members along with a sizable group of volunteers all dedicated to providing superior health care in Myrtle Beach.

Not only does Grand Strand feature an exceptional cardiac unit but they also have a designated Level 2 trauma center by the American College of Surgeons and DHEC. They have also won recognition for their superior service in treating cancer, diabetes, heart attacks and heart failure along with spine surgery, knee and hip replacement.

According to Healthgrades, a company that evaluates the performance of approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide, the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center’s cardiac surgery program “has been ranked #1 in SC for the fourth consecutive year and among the top 5% in the nation for cardiac surgery for four consecutive years (2010-2013).” In fact, Grand Strand has been rated one of the top 100 best hospitals in the USA for the past two years.

This is not the only healthcare provided in and around Myrtle Beach. There is also the Georgetown Hospital System and the Loris Healthcare System. They have plenty of area clinics and satellite facilities.

For those in need of long-term healthcare, Myrtle Beach offers home healthcare and a wide selection of fine care facilities to take care of your precious loved ones. One highly rated private facility is called the Magnolias of Myrtle Beach in addition to at least 18 other area facilities.

Myrtle Beach is undeniably a great place to visit, live and retire. Knowing that you have plenty of health care choices only adds to the appeal and splendor of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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