MUSC Health breaks ground on new Forest Acres primary care clinic

The 4,500-square-foot facility is designed to expand access to primary care services in the area.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 3:15pm

MUSC Health officials and local leaders marked the start of construction on a new primary care medical office building in Forest Acres, South Carolina. The 4,500-square-foot facility at 5213 Trenholm Road is designed to expand access to primary care services in the area, including preventive care and chronic disease management.

Why it matters

The new MUSC Health primary care clinic in Forest Acres aims to make it easier for patients and families to access trusted, high-quality care close to home while staying connected to the full resources of MUSC Health. This expansion represents MUSC's commitment to growing alongside the communities it serves.

The details

The project is being developed with Cason Development and Mimms Contracting and is expected to be completed this fall. Construction has already started on the new facility.

  • MUSC held a groundbreaking at the new facility location on Tuesday.
  • The building is expected to be completed this fall.

The players

MUSC Health

A health care system based in Charleston, South Carolina that provides medical services across the state.

Cason Development

A real estate development company partnering with MUSC Health on the new primary care clinic project.

Mimms Contracting

A construction company partnering with MUSC Health and Cason Development on the new primary care clinic project.

Mac Leppard, M.D.

A physician with MUSC Health in the Midlands region.

Thomas Andrews

The mayor of Forest Acres, South Carolina.

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What they’re saying

“This new primary care office represents our commitment to growing alongside the communities we serve. By expanding into Forest Acres, we're making it easier for patients and families to access trusted, high-quality care close to home while staying connected to the full resources of MUSC Health.”

— Mac Leppard, M.D., MUSC Health in the Midlands

The takeaway

The new MUSC Health primary care clinic in Forest Acres is part of the health system's broader strategy to expand access to quality care in the communities it serves across South Carolina. This project demonstrates MUSC's commitment to growing alongside local neighborhoods and making it more convenient for residents to receive the medical services they need.