KINGSTREE, SC (WCBD) — The Williamsburg Regional Hospital is closing its doors, at least for the next 18-24 months.
In a post on Facebook, the hospital blamed flooding from the historic rainstorm in October 2014 as a reason for the closure.
We’ve learned several key areas of the hospital were deemed non-functional due to damage. Fifty percent of the hospital has sustained damage rendering it unusable, according to assessments by DHEC and FEMA.
Services in the main portion of Williamsburg Regional Hospital will be temporarily suspended.
A modular hospital will be put in place until a new facility can be constructed over the next 18 – 24 months. A modular Emergency Room is expected to be functional within the next three weeks. A fully functional modular operational hospital is expected within the next seven weeks, if approved by DHEC.
All Physician practices and Outpatient Physical Therapy Services will continue to operate without interruption during the seven week period.
Staff reminded residents that the hospital is “not abandoning the citizens of Williamsburg County, and surrounding areas, from receiving health care.”
We’re told every effort is being made to restore full service as quickly as possible.
Officials have also extended the hours of the Rural Health Clinic at Williamsburg Regional Health Center. Walk-ins are accepted at any time and any day of the week. The Rural Health Clinic is located in the building next to the original Emergency Room at Williamsburg Regional Hospital.
