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Published on September 25, 2018

Tidelands HealthPoint opens doors for first responders, residents impacted by flooding

Tidelands HealthPoint Center for Health and Fitness in Pawleys Island is opening its doors to response agencies and local residents impacted by flooding caused by Hurricane Florence.

Our region’s only medical fitness facility is offering impacted residents and responders, including South Carolina National Guard members, law enforcement, EMS and line crews, access to the center’s showers and its broad range of high-quality workout equipment at no cost for the duration of the flooding.Tidelands HealthPoint Center for Health and Fitness

Shampoo, towels and hair dryers are available.

“This is another way our health system can support the community during a very difficult time,” said Kim Vanlandingham, operations manager at Tidelands HealthPoint. “In these kinds of circumstances, something as simple as a warm shower or a workout can really improve quality of life and boost morale.”

Upon arrival, responders and residents should be prepared to show ID.

Tidelands HealthPoint’s weekday hours are 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Weekend hours are 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.

Tidelands HealthPoint is located at 12965 Ocean Highway. For more information, call 843-237-2205.

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Tidelands Health, in collaboration with MUSC Health, is the region’s largest health care provider, serving the Carolinas at four hospitals and more than 70 outpatient locations. More than 2,500 employee, physician and volunteer partners work side by side with our communities to transform the health of our region – promoting wellness, preventing illness, encouraging recovery and restoring health.