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Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital

2400 Palmetto Health Pkwy.
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 296-CARE

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5 Richland Medical Park Dr.
Columbia, SC 29203

Exceptional Care, Where You Live

  • Opened in 2014, Baptist Parkridge is a 76-bed state-of-the-art hospital with about 600 team members offering a personalized care experience.
  • Our services include medical and surgical inpatient units as well as an intensive care unit and six operating rooms.
  • We also offer outpatient care as well as diagnostic and treatment services including laboratory, imaging and more.
  • Recognized in 2020 as the only hospital in Richland and Irmo counties to achieve a five-star rating (out of five stars) by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), based on claims data including mortality, readmission, complications, patient safety and imaging efficiency measures.
  • Designated as a Blue Distinction Center for spine care and maternity care by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina.
  • Prisma Health was recognized by readers of The State as best Best Hospital System, 2014–2019.
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