JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) - Johns Island is one of the fastest growing communities in Charleston County, and until now, residents have gone without an emergency room on the island. That changed today with Trident Health's groundbreaking of the first ER on the island.

Shovels hit the ground this morning as Trident Medical Center officially kicked off construction on the ER room. President of Trident Health and CEO at Trident Medical Center, Jeff Wilson, explained it's a wonderful time when they have an opportunity to bring needed health care services to the area.

"To a community that's been asking for that for a long time. And so today, we have the opportunity for groundbreaking on our newest freestanding emergency department, John's Island Emergency Center," said Wilson.

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