Roper St. Francis Announces Future Sale of Calhoun Street Hospital to MUSC

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – Roper St. Francis Healthcare announced Saturday plans to sell its downtown Charleston property to MUSC by 2029.

This came after a meeting of MUSC’s Board of Trustees, where the group unanimously approved the sale.

“This land purchase is strategically important for MUSC and allows us to create state-of-the-art facilities for healthcare, research and innovation at the heart of our campus – ensuring our growth and innovation for the next 200 years and beyond,” said MUSC President Dr. David J. Cole. “We are excited about our future and how we will continue to transform opportunities for South Carolina by reimagining the future workforce, fostering healthy communities and driving innovation and transformation.”

Included in the purchase of the property at 316 Calhoun Street are the 84,400 square-foot hospital building, the land and parking spaces of the medical office building, and the parking garages on Doughty Street and Lucas Street.

“Since Roper Hospital opened downtown in 1856, it is – and always has been – more than just a building. We are a close-knit community of caregivers and teammates who come together every day to heal the community,” said Dr. Megan Baker, chief operating officer of Roper St. Francis Healthcare. “Where and how we work has continually evolved throughout its history to meet the needs of Charleston, and this transition reflects our commitment to adapting to the changing needs of our community while providing the highest quality of care.”

The site will remain fully operational until the move to the North Charleston campus is complete.

The campus in question will be located near Interstates 26 and 526. The move is part of Roper’s 2030 plan, which aims to “expand access to quality health care and expand the health system’s presence in the Lowcountry.”

Baker said this agreement to sell this property also demonstrates the mutual respect Roper and MUSC have for each other and their commitment to the health of the Greater Charleston community.

“We recognize MUSC for its strong academic mission and its position as a valued community partner,” Baker said. “This plan will help both organizations meet the health needs of the community and will advance Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s mission to heal all people with compassion, trust and excellence.”

“MUSC and Roper St. Francis Healthcare have served the Charleston community faithfully and in parallel for 170 years. Our shared, long-standing commitment and rich heritage of caring for and improving health care for the people of Charleston is unique and admirable,” said Cole. “We look forward to continuing to work with RSFH during this transition and in the future.”

This came after a meeting of MUSC’s Board of Trustees, where the group unanimously approved the sale.

“This land purchase is strategically important for MUSC and allows us to create state-of-the-art facilities for healthcare, research and innovation at the heart of our campus – ensuring our growth and innovation for the next 200 years and beyond,” said MUSC President Dr. David J. Cole. “We are excited about our future and how we will continue to transform opportunities for South Carolina by reimagining the future workforce, fostering healthy communities and driving innovation and transformation.”

Included in the purchase of the property at 316 Calhoun Street are the 84,400 square-foot hospital building, the land and parking spaces of the medical office building, and the parking garages on Doughty Street and Lucas Street.

“Since Roper Hospital opened downtown in 1856, it is – and always has been – more than just a building. We are a close-knit community of caregivers and teammates who come together every day to heal the community,” said Dr. Megan Baker, chief operating officer of Roper St. Francis Healthcare. “Where and how we work has continually evolved throughout its history to meet the needs of Charleston, and this transition reflects our commitment to adapting to the changing needs of our community while providing the highest quality of care.”

The site will remain fully operational until the move to the North Charleston campus is complete.

The campus in question will be located near Interstates 26 and 526. The move is part of Roper’s 2030 plan, which aims to “expand access to quality health care and expand the health system’s presence in the Lowcountry.”

Baker said this agreement to sell this property also demonstrates the mutual respect Roper and MUSC have for each other and their commitment to the health of the Greater Charleston community.

“We recognize MUSC for its strong academic mission and its position as a valued community partner,” Baker said. “This plan will help both organizations meet the health needs of the community and will advance Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s mission to heal all people with compassion, trust and excellence.”

“MUSC and Roper St. Francis Healthcare have served the Charleston community faithfully and in parallel for 170 years. Our shared, long-standing commitment and rich heritage of caring for and improving health care for the people of Charleston is unique and admirable,” said Cole. “We look forward to continuing to work with RSFH during this transition and in the future.”

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