Palmetto Health is the largest and most comprehensive integrated health care system in the South Carolina Midlands region. Whether we’re providing emergency care, welcoming a baby into the world or mending a heart, our team is dedicated to working together to fulfill our Vision: To be remembered by each patient as providing the care and compassion we want for our families and ourselves. When you’re here, you’ll remember how a simple touch eased your pain or how a nurse’s warm smile put your family at ease. Every time you visit Palmetto Health – in the hospital, at a physician’s office or for screening or diagnostic services – you’ll receive care to be remembered. Palmetto Health Richland is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for maternity care and a Blue Distinction Center for spine, hip and knee care by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. Honored with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Gold Plus quality achievement award and Target: Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll for stroke care and the Gold Plus recognition for heart failure, recognizing our commitment to success and quality care. Palmetto Health was recognized by readers of The State as best in health care in 2014, 2015 2016 and 2017. Readers picked Palmetto Health as the Best Hospital System and Best Hospital for Heart Health.