Ceremony held June 6 to commemorate $55 million replacement facility 

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System broke ground on the new $55 million Union Medical Center replacement facility on Tuesday, June 6.  

Legislators, Upstate dignitaries, Spartanburg Regional associates and Union County leaders gathered with shovels in hand to commemorate the groundbreaking and signify a renewed commitment to providing excellent health care in Union County. 

The combined replacement hospital and medical office building creates a sustainable model for health care in Union County that centralizes physician practices, outpatient services and inpatient care. 

“Union Medical Center is an integral part of the Spartanburg Regional family; breaking ground on this replacement hospital is an important milestone for our growing health system and for this community,” said Mark Aycock, chief operating officer for Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. 

Located along Highway 176 across from Union Industrial Park and four miles from the current hospital, the new three-story, 99,600-square-foot Union Medical Center puts the patient first and is designed with a focus on accessibility and high-quality care. 

Spartanburg Regional purchased 48 acres for the new medical facility in 2015 following the acquisition of then-Wallace Thomson Hospital, which was constructed in 1955. This new campus sits in the heart of Union County, central to the residential population and the business community. 

The hospital’s design includes large windows and open spaces with natural accents, promoting vibrancy throughout the campus. Photographs of iconic Union County scenes will be featured, showcasing the hospital’s commitment to the community, the area and its residents. An inviting chapel will offer a calming space for prayer, and a healing garden at the hospital’s entrance will welcome patients and guests. 

Site preparation for the new facility began in spring 2023, with building completion expected in 2025.  

The new campus will offer an array of essential medical services, including:  

• Emergency care  
• Imaging  
• Gibbs Cancer Center infusion services  
• Inpatient care 
• Lab 
• Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health mammography services 
• Outpatient services  
• Pharmacy  
• Primary care