JHS and HKS collaborated on the Palmetto Health Parkridge Baptist Hospital. Continuing this successful team relationship, the same consultants used on Parkridge are being proposed for the USC Student Health Center.
The third hospital in the Palmetto Health System, Parkridge Hospital is concentrated solely on serving the unique needs of the Irmo community. Utilizing many of the system-based support services located off-site, the 224,000-square-foot, 76-bed hospital is focused on patient care areas. By minimizing walking distances and maximizing efficiencies, these areas are planned to increase the time caregivers spend with patients to create a guest-centered care experience. A totally electronic hospital, the comprehensive healthcare facility is planned for growth in 50 to 100-bed increments up to 300 beds.
Stemming from the desire to be a special place that is unique and to be remembered, the hospital’s design represents the Palmetto tree and the system brand. As the Palmetto tree is indicative of strength, fortitude and nurture, these ideas inspire the form, function and material applications used to create the five-star facility.