Located on the East Coast in historical Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A., the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital (SJCH) has cared for patients and their families since the early 1900’s. This long history of providing expert care in over 27 specialties ensures a thoughtful approach to all complex or rare pediatric conditions and diseases.
Opened in February 2020, The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital (SJCH) <http://musckids.org> consists of over 250 beds and includes a Level 1 trauma center, the state’s only pediatric burn center and solid-organ and bone marrow transplant programs, the state’s largest Level 4 neonatal intensive care unit, an advanced fetal medicine center and a top-4 ranked U.S. News & World Report children’s cardiology & cardiac surgery program for two years in a row. Designed with input from over 200 providers and families passionate about building a healing environment, this new hospital provides unmatched attention and care to the patient and family experience.
MUSC Children’s Health pediatric and congenital heart center located in SJCH performed over 15 heart transplants last year and is on pace to exceed that number this year. Our surgical outcomes are among the very best in the United States and our Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) data consistently outperforms benchmarks. The third floor of our children’s hospital houses our heart center and includes a pediatric cardiology intensive care unit.
Our team treats the full spectrum of heart disorders ranging from babies still in the womb to adults. With a team of experts, including three cardiac surgeons, seven cardiac anesthesiologists, and more than 20 cardiologists, the MUSC Children’s Health Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center is among the largest pediatric heart programs in the United States. We offer numerous sub-specialty programs encompassing all types of heart disease.
Our depth and experience allow us to specialize in all areas of cardiology, including cardiac catheterization [1], cardiac critical care [2], echocardiography and advanced three-dimensional imaging, heart failure, arrhythmias and electrophysiology.
MUSC Children’s Health neurosurgeons routinely perform life-saving and complex procedures that influence global care. Our innovative approach to resolving undiagnosed conditions results in a highly respected program that offers safe and new techniques that families travel long distances to receive. The surgical team teaches their innovations to providers across the globe.
Our pediatric orthopedic team regularly cares for spina bifida, cerebral palsy, scoliosis and spinal deformity patients incorporating the latest robotic technology for enhanced surgical precision, shorter hospital stays, and fewer complications. Our three surgeons are all trained to safely perform the most complex skeletal procedures with excellent outcomes.
Housed within the SJCH, the Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion (PTWP) [3] seamlessly integrates children’s care and obstetrical services, thereby enhancing safety and improving outcomes in high-risk pregnancies. Working collaboratively with the advanced fetal care center for families expecting babies with complex congenital birth defects and medical problems, PTWP providers are one of only a handful of teams in the country able to offer couplet-care rooms, where newborns and mothers can recover together in an intensive-care setting. Our 80-bed NICU is one floor above the women’s pavilion for swift transport to our neonatal specialists.
Additionally, we offer excellent outcomes in pediatric cancer care, including bone marrow transplant, ear, nose and throat (ENT), burn care, and burn reconstructive surgery. Our ECMO program is a platinum ELSO-designated hospital, one of 16 pediatric hospitals globally awarded this achievement. Our telehealth and technology allow you to stay in touch with your patient and our care teams.
We are changing what’s possible for patients and families across the country and the world. For more information, visit musckids.org.
- To refer a patient, please contact our Inter- national Services Team at: https://muschealth.org/patients-visitors/international-patients.
References:
- https://musckids.org/our-services/heart-center/clinics-and-programs/cardiac-catheterization-program
- https://musckids.org/our-services/heart-center/pediatric-cardiac-intensive-care-unit
- https://muschealth.org/medical-services/womens
