Recognized for its leading edge technology and best practices, Roper Hospital was founded as the first community hospital in the Carolinas. In 1829, Colonel Thomas Roper left $30,000 to the physicians of the Medical Society of South Carolina, it was with this gift that the Medical Society established Roper Hospital.

Today, Roper Hospital is one of the most trusted names in healthcare in the Lowcountry. The hospital has won numerous national awards for quality patient care and has a reputation for providing state-of-the-art health services. The 453-bed acute care facility offers several Centers of Excellence.