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AnMed Health is breaking ground on a new $105 million healthcare campus in 2027 near Central and Clemson to address the growing need for emergency services.
The 150,000-square-foot facility will include an emergency department, primary and specialty care offices, and imaging services.
The campus aims to reduce travel time for residents who currently face a 20-minute drive to the nearest emergency room.
The project is expected to create at least 50 jobs initially, with more anticipated as services expand.
Central and the city of Clemson currently lack a dedicated emergency department or hospital within their immediate municipal limits.
According to AnMed Chief Nursing Officer Shaunda Trotter, every second matters when it comes to emergency care.
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