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Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital

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

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Taylor at Marion St.
Columbia, SC 29220

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Heart Hospital

6 Richland Medical Park Dr.
Columbia, SC 29203

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Children’s Hospital

7 Richland Medical Park Dr.
Columbia, SC 29203

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Richland Hospital

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.
Peaceful police station reflecting law enforcement responsibilities

Police Custody Death of Byron Jackson Under Investigation

July 1, 2025

News Summary Byron Jackson, a 45-year-old man from North Augusta, died while in police custody after a confrontation with Irmo Police. Following a brief police chase, Jackson was arrested, but...

Police officer interacting with community members outside Dollar General in Irmo.

Irmo Police Investigated Following Fatal Altercation

July 1, 2025

News Summary Byron Jackson, a 45-year-old man, died following his arrest in Irmo, SC, after a police altercation during a response to a 911 call. Despite attempts to resuscitate him,...

Police officers and emergency services on the scene of an investigation in Irmo

Officers Placed on Leave Following In-Custody Death of Suspect

June 29, 2025

News Summary Two officers from the Irmo Police Department are on administrative leave after a suspect died while in custody. The incident unfolded during a police pursuit and subsequent altercation....

Irmo Police Department logo with a backdrop of the community.

Irmo Officers Placed on Leave Amid Investigation of Suspect’s Death

June 28, 2025

News Summary Two officers from the Irmo Police Department are under administrative leave as SLED investigates the death of a suspect following an altercation while in custody. The suspect, who...

Emergency responders assisting after a lightning strike at Lake Murray

Lightning Strike Injures 20 at Lake Murray Park

June 27, 2025

News Summary A lightning strike at Dominion Beach Park near Lake Murray Dam injured 20 people, including 12 children. Emergency crews tended to the affected and transported several to hospitals....

Community members advocating for child safety outside Green Charter School in Irmo, SC

Irmo Teacher and Principal Arrested for Child Abuse

May 28, 2025

News Summary Two employees of Green Charter School in Irmo, South Carolina, have been arrested amid serious child abuse allegations. After-school director Sulaymaan Benoit faces multiple charges for fondling students...

Law enforcement officers involved in an undercover operation in Irmo, SC

Eight Men Arrested in Undercover Child Predator Operation in Irmo

May 8, 2025

News Summary In a significant undercover operation, the Irmo Police Department has arrested eight men accused of attempting to exploit minors online. This operation involved engaging with suspected predators through...

Families in supportive housing program at St. Andrews Village

Lexington County Launches St. Andrews Village for Homeless Families

May 2, 2025

News Summary Lexington County is set to address its homelessness crisis with the St. Andrews Village project, transforming a former hotel into 31 supportive housing units for families. Funded by...

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Columbia Hospitals Achieve High Safety Grades

May 2, 2025

News Summary Three hospitals in the Columbia area have earned commendable safety grades in the latest report from the Leapfrog Group. Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge and Prisma Health Baptist maintained...

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