Grand Strand Health celebrates grand opening of Murrells Inlet ER
July 16, 2026
The local community gathered on Wednesday evening, July 15 to celebrate a major milestone in regional healthcare as Grand Strand Health hosted the official ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the new Murrells Inlet ER.
The event drew an enthusiastic crowd of more than 150 community members, local business leaders, and Grand Strand team members eager to catch a firsthand look at the state-of-the-art facility before its official opening this morning.
Celebrating Community and Growth
The evening kicked off with special remarks highlighting the impact the new facility will have on the Hammock Coast. Beth Stedman, CEO of the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce, spoke to the strong community and business support surrounding the project, emphasizing how vital accessible emergency services are to the area’s continued growth.
“We are excited to welcome the community into our new facility and celebrate this important milestone together”, said Lauren Davis, Chief Operating Officer of Grand Strand Health. “Murrells Inlet ER was designed to provide convenient access to high-quality emergency care close to home, and we look forward to serving the residents and visitors of Georgetown County for years to come.”
An Evening of Health, Education, and Free Hammocks
Following the official ribbon cutting, guests explored the new emergency department through guided tours led by the care team. The event perfectly blended community celebration with public health, offering attendees:
Interactive Stop the Bleed demonstrations
Free health screenings, including blood pressure checks
Crucial fall prevention education
Complimentary food and beverages
As a unique token of appreciation, the first 100 attendees walked away with a complimentary hammock—a perfect nod to the ER’s new home on the Hammock Coast.
Now Open for Care
Located at 4716 U.S. 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, the new Murrells Inlet ER officially opened its doors to patients today, July 16, at 7 a.m. The facility stands ready to provide 24/7 emergency medical care to the surrounding community.
For more information about the new facility and available services, visit MyGrandStrandHealth.com.
About Grand Strand Health:
Grand Strand Health is a multi-facility health system located on the coast of the Grand Strand community. Grand Strand Health is comprised of one 403-bed acute care hospital, Grand Strand Medical Center, three freestanding ER facilities (South Stand Medical Center, North Strand ER and Carolina Forest ER) and outpatient medical services. Grand Strand Medical Center is a Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. Affiliated with Grand Strand Health are a number of physician practices that provide heart & vascular care, spine & neuro care, surgical care, orthopedic care, plastic surgery, facial & jaw surgery, bariatric surgery, women’s care and primary care. In 2015, Grand Strand Health became a teaching hospital and has expanded to six residency programs (Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology and Transitional Year) and three fellowship programs (Endocrinology, Hospice Palliative Care and Ultrasound – Emergency Medicine). These quality-focused services work together to provide excellence in medical care to residents in our communities.
