MUSC Health and its partners have opened the MUSC Health Jean and Hugh K. Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion in Florence, aiming to expand behavioral health services in the Pee Dee region. The ribbon-cutting event was attended by Governor Henry McMaster, City of Florence officials, legislators, and other community partners. Attendees toured the new facility, which is expected to play a key role in providing mental health care locally.
Jay Hinesley, CEO of the MUSC Health-Pee Dee Division, said: “We are proud to celebrate the completion and opening of the MUSC Health Jean and Hugh K. Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion – a milestone made possible through unprecedented collaboration and shared vision. This innovative facility represents a vital step forward in addressing the mental health needs of our region, providing accessible, compassionate care when and where it’s needed most.”
The project is intended to improve access to behavioral health services for residents across the area.
