HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital For the fourth consecutive year HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital has earned the America’s 250 Best Hospitals award from Healthgrades (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022).

And for the second consecutive year has been named a Premier Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital. HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is a 321-bed major hospital providing a comprehensive range of services and emergency room care to Charleston, SC.

FIRST in SC! Board certified colon and re**al surgeon Susan Knoche, MD recently performed the first transabdominal color...
02/19/2026

FIRST in SC! Board certified colon and re**al surgeon Susan Knoche, MD recently performed the first transabdominal colore**al surgery in the state using the single port da Vinci® Surgical System at HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital.

Dr. Knoche is affiliated with HCA Healthcare Summerville Colore**al Specialists and also operates at HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital.

The advanced single port robotic platform Dr. Knoche used for the surgery allows her to operate through a single incision, offering enhanced 3D visualization, wristed instrumentation, and greater precision in confined pelvic spaces.

For patients, this minimally invasive approach often means less postoperative pain, smaller scars, reduced risk of wound complications, and a faster return to normal activities.

Innovation like this reflects our commitment to expanding access to advanced surgical care across our communities.

Learn more about Dr. Knoche and her practice at https://www.hcahealthcaresummervillecolore**al.com/

02/18/2026

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: HCA Healthcare Long Point ER
Work is proceeding on schedule for a Summer opening of our Long Point ER. The freestanding ER is located next to the Chick-fil-A at 653 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant 29464.

The 11-bed, 13,000 square feet ER will be staffed by doctors board certified in emergency medicine and nurses with additional training in emergency care. It will be open 24/7. Long Point ER will also include Imaging and Laboratory services.

For our closest ER, go to https://www.tridenthealthsystem.com/specialties/emergency-care

Do your heart some good this . ❤️Take the first step toward better with our quick, free online assessment. It’s an ea...
02/18/2026

Do your heart some good this . ❤️Take the first step toward better with our quick, free online assessment. It’s an easy way to learn about your personal risk for heart disease - https://ha.hcasouthatlantic.carefinder.io/trident/hra/heart-health

Across our broader HCA Healthcare network, we cared for approximately 1.5 million cardiac patients in 2025, bringing deep experience, compassion and quality care to every patient. need a a cardiologist? We can help. Go to https://www.tridenthealthsystem.com/physicians

Your Heart Health & Aging - We're living longer, but can your heart keep pace? Click on the following link and register...
02/14/2026

Your Heart Health & Aging - We're living longer, but can your heart keep pace? Click on the following link and register to join interventional cardiologist Patrick Looser, MD, HCA Healthcare Lowcountry Cardiology Specialists for an enlightening presentation.

The event will be held Tuesday, Feb. 17 from noon - 1 pm in Cafe A at HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital. RSVP is required. Our parking garages are free. To register, go to https://form.jotform.com/260444452264151

Dr. Looser is board certified in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and nuclear cardiology. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine.

He completed his residency in internal medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital/Icahn School of Medicine. He then went on to complete fellowships in cardiology and interventional cardiology at Weill Cornell Medical College, where he served as Chief Fellow and Chief Interventional Fellow.

He has a special interest in both the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular ailments, particularly coronary artery disease and structural heart disease. He also provides diet/lifestyle counseling and helps patients quit smoking.

Snapshot Saturday - Many thanks to the participants in our 2nd Annual Suits vs Scrubs vs Sutures cycling fundraising cha...
02/14/2026

Snapshot Saturday - Many thanks to the participants in our 2nd Annual Suits vs Scrubs vs Sutures cycling fundraising challenge to support this year’s American Heart Association - South Carolina Lowcountry Heart Walk.

The walk will be held Saturday, Feb. 28. Click on the link to learn how you can join one of our HCA Healthcare teams. https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12625&pg=company&company_id=544141

Beam Signing Celebration for HCA Healthcare Johns Island ER - We expect to open Johns Island’s first ER in the Fall. At...
02/14/2026

Beam Signing Celebration for HCA Healthcare Johns Island ER - We expect to open Johns Island’s first ER in the Fall. At today’s event we were encouraged by the words of support from attendees.

Providing residents of Johns Island quick access to emergency care is especially critical considering the impact traffic delays have on getting off the island quickly when there’s a medical emergency.

When HCA Healthcare Johns Island ER opens it will be staffed by doctors who are certified in emergency medicine. The 12-bed facility will also include Imaging and Lab services.

It’s located on Maybank Highway, directly across from KISS Cafe, 1802 Crowne Commons Way.

Thank you to Charleston City Councilman Jim McBride and representatives from the Johns Island Council and Sea Islands Chamber of Commerce for attending today’s event.

02/13/2026

Our 2nd Annual Suits vs Scrubs vs Sutures cycling fundraising challenge raised nearly $6K. Team Sutures, led by cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon James Benner, MD, took home the trophy for the most money raised.

Click on the following link if you’d like to join us in raising money to further the work of American Heart Association - South Carolina - https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12625&pg=company&company_id=544141

02/12/2026

2nd Annual Suits vs Scrubs vs Sutures fundraising challenge for the American Heart Association - South Carolina. The event raised nearly $6,000.

Thanks to our team captains: Team Sutures, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon James Benner, MD; Team Suits, Jeff Wilson, CEO, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital ; and Team Scrubs, Kenya Simmons, RN, Mgr., Trident Heart Failure Clinic.

Thanks, Chelsey Kight, NP, Trident Heart Failure Clinic, for helping kick off the event. And, the fundraising trophy was awarded to Team Sutures.

Shoutout Tuesday to our HCA Healthcare Trident Heart Failure Clinic colleagues. They are nearly equal parts clinicians, ...
02/11/2026

Shoutout Tuesday to our HCA Healthcare Trident Heart Failure Clinic colleagues. They are nearly equal parts clinicians, educators and encouragers.

Clinic manager, Kenya Simmons, RN (front row 2nd from left) says her colleagues are their patients biggest fans as they celebrate every milestone to mark improvements in their heart health.

Need a doctor? We can help. Click on https://www.tridenthealthsystem.com/physicians

It was a pleasure to have WCIV | ABC News 4 anchor Tessa Spencer visit our hospital. And, during this Heart Month, she ...
02/07/2026

It was a pleasure to have WCIV | ABC News 4 anchor Tessa Spencer visit our hospital. And, during this Heart Month, she was able to talk with advanced heart failure specialist Michael Craig, MD, HCA Healthcare Heart Failure Clinic.

"One thing I learned from Dr. Craig was how important it is for patients with heart disease to have an advocate. Changing a lifetime of habits is difficult, especially for adults. That's where a loved one or trusted friend can help.

"It may be frustrating at times, but I encourage caregivers, whether family or friends, to love them, lead them to help, but don't leave them if they struggle. The rewards of a long successful journey are things that make life worth living."

Need a doctor? We can help. Click on
https://www.tridenthealthsystem.com/physicians

❤️ National Wear Red DayToday, dozens of female physicians, leaders, and nurses from across HCA Healthcare in the Lowcou...
02/07/2026

❤️ National Wear Red Day

Today, dozens of female physicians, leaders, and nurses from across HCA Healthcare in the Lowcountry came together—bringing our hearts and our hands—to help build a home and strengthen community alongside our partners at Dorchester Habitat for Humanity.

Each year, on the first Friday in February volunteers supporting the American Heart Association - South Carolina National Wear Red Day, join to raise awareness of women’s heart disease and stroke risks.

According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease remains the number one cause of death among women.

As Dr. Jane Appleby, Chief Medical Officer shared, “When I think of heart, I think of community. I think of joy, kindness, and compassion. Today, it’s an honor for us to give back to our community.”

A heartfelt thank you to our colleagues from HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital, HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital, and the HCA Healthcare South Atlantic Division for living out our mission through service.

Together, we build more than homes—we build hope, health, and community. ❤️

Need a physician? We can help. Go to https://www.tridenthealthsystem.com/physicians

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The heart of Trident Health is found in our more than 3,000 employees. Pictured are members of our Trident Breast Care Center team who daily care for, comfort and encourage women in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. We are motivated to serve. Driven to compassionately provide the highest quality of care. And reminded daily of our mission - Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

More than half of South Carolina’s Lowcountry residents live in Trident Health’s primary market. To our more than 700,000 friends and neighbors in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties “thank you” for allowing us to care for you.

This year we celebrate 45 years of providing acute healthcare services to families in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Services are provided through our two acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center; two freestanding emergency departments, Moncks Corner Medical Center and Centre Pointe Emergency; and two urgent care centers, CareNow Urgent Care - Goose Creek and CareNow Urgent Care - North Charleston. In July 2020 we will open our third freestanding emergency department - Brighton Park ER, which is located near the entrance to Nexton.

Both Trident and Summerville Medical Centers have received top ranking as Joint Commission Top Hospitals for Quality Performance and are Joint Commission Certified for Advanced Heart Failure and Advanced Primary Stroke Centers. Trident Medical Center is also a Trauma Center. Our trauma specialists cared for more than 2,000 trauma patients in 2019.