HCA Healthcare acquires 17 Urgent Care clinics across the Carolinas from Urgent Care Group. Member Submission - June 2, 2026 This includes six Lowcountry locations and two on the Grand Strand. Charleston, SC (June 2, 2026) - HCA Healthcare has expanded access to care for patients in the Carolinas by acquiring 17 urgent care clinics, including locations in Charleston, Columbia, Myrtle Beach and Spartanburg in South Carolina, and Wilmington in North Carolina. The 17 new urgent care locations were purchased from Urgent Care Group. "This investment helps us improve more lives in more ways by expanding access to convenient, high-quality healthcare services in the communities we serve," said Dr. John Lazenby, Chief Medical Officer for HCA Healthcare's South Atlantic Division. "Urgent care clinics provide timely care for unexpected, non-emergency medical needs." As part of the acquisition, South Carolina clinics are now operating as HCA CareNow, becoming the first HCA CareNow urgent care clinics in the state. This reflects HCA Healthcare's broader effort to unite more sites of care in South Carolina under the HCA Healthcare brand while making it easier for patients to recognize and access care across a connected network of services. The North Carolina clinics are continuing to operate under the trusted Medac name used by Urgent Care Group. HCA Healthcare has invested more than $800 million across South Carolina over the last five years, supporting healthcare infrastructure, technology and expanded access to care. This acquisition further strengthens HCA Healthcare's presence across South Carolina, complementing a network that includes four acute care hospitals, a behavioral health hospital, 40+ physician practice locations, eight freestanding ERs, 21 urgent care clinics and more than 75 care sites statewide. In the Myrtle Beach region, the clinics help connect patients to Grand Strand Health's comprehensive network of care, including primary care, specialty care, emergency services and hospital-based care. "We are incredibly proud of the care our teams have delivered and the strong relationships they have built in the communities we serve," said Matt Kossman, CEO of Urgent Care Group. "We are excited to see them continue to grow and thrive as part of HCA Healthcare's connected network of care." About HCA Healthcare in South Carolina As part of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation's leading healthcare providers, HCA Healthcare in South Carolina is a unified network of hospitals and healthcare services, including HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital, HCA Healthcare Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness, HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital and Grand Strand Medical Center. These hospitals served over 766,000 patients last year and anchor 75+ sites of care throughout the state. Together, they comprise a collaborative healthcare network focused on expanding access to advanced care while honoring the unique needs of each community from the Lowcountry to the Grand Strand. Media Contacts: HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital Kelly Bowen, Director of Communications & Community Engagement HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital Tiffany Norton-Cornette, Director of Communications & Community Engagement [email protected] | 843-782-2809 Grand Strand Medical Center Presley Leopard, Director of Communications & Community Engagement

RCH continues developing local leaders for broader HCA Healthcare roles. Riverside Community Hospital CFO Onel Rodriguez was recently named to the same position in the company's Far West Division. May 07, 2026 HCA Healthcare's Far West Division announced the appointment of Onel Rodriguez as division chief financial officer (CFO), effective May 1, 2026, marking the latest example of Riverside Community Hospital's strong track record of developing executive leadership for the organization. Rodriguez most recently served as CFO at Riverside Community Hospital, where he led the organization to exceed key strategic goals while positioning it for sustained growth. His leadership focused on strengthening financial performance alongside operational improvements, including enhancing patient throughput, expanding capacity and building sustainable financial frameworks. Riverside Community Hospital has become a recognized leadership pipeline within HCA Healthcare, consistently developing high-performing executives who advance into key roles across the enterprise. In addition to Rodriguez's appointment, several other leaders have advanced from Riverside Community Hospital to the Far West Division, including Jackie Van Blaricum, division president; Annette Greenwood, division chief nurse executive; and Ibsen Leynes, regional vice president of human resources. "Much of that leadership development is driven by the breadth and complexity of care we provide," said Peter Hemstead, chief executive officer of Riverside Community Hospital. "As a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI receiving center and Level III NICU, our teams are exposed to a wide range of high-acuity cases. Combined with our advanced surgical programs, leading-edge technology and the opportunity to serve one of the region's most diverse populations, our leaders gain invaluable experience. Operating in California also adds a unique layer of regulatory and operational complexity, further strengthening the capabilities of the leaders we develop." "Onel is a highly accomplished leader with a strong track record of aligning financial performance with operational excellence and high-quality patient care," said Jackie Van Blaricum, president of HCA Healthcare's Far West Division. "His development at Riverside Community Hospital reflects the strength of that organization in cultivating exceptional talent. I am pleased to welcome him to the Las Vegas market and confident he will play an important role in our continued growth and success." Rodriguez brings nearly two decades of progressive financial leadership experience across large, complex acute care hospitals, ranging from 200 to more than 700 beds. Prior to Riverside, he served as CFO at HCA Florida Aventura Hospital and HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, where he drove significant margin improvement, strengthened reimbursement capture and advanced major capital expansion initiatives. He holds a Master of Science in Accounting from Kaplan University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Saint Thomas University. Media Contact David Maxfield, Director, Communications & Community Engagement Published: May 06, 2026 Related newsroom articles. May 08, 2026 National Nurses Week celebration highlights DAISY Award winners, led by a unique family legacy of care. April 16, 2026 HCA Healthcare's Unit of Distinction Awards recognize nursing units for excellence in patient care, staff engagement, and professional growth. March 23, 2026 All 84 available positions across its 13 residency and fellowship programs were filled this year.