American Hospital Association Recognizes Beaufort Memorial Hospital for 75 Years of Membership
October 7, 2025
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is proud to recognize Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, SC with a 75 Year Membership Milestone Achievement Award in recognition of decades of participation and leadership in the AHA.
“The American Hospital Association is proud to recognize Beaufort Memorial Hospital for 75 years of membership in the AHA and for its steadfast commitment to serving patients and communities throughout South Carolina’s Lowcountry,” said AHA Regional Executive Rebecca Jolley. “Since opening its doors, Beaufort Memorial Hospital has been a trusted source of high-quality, compassionate care for residents of Beaufort County and beyond. The hospital has played a vital role in expanding access to care and advancing the health of its community. Through its membership in the AHA, Beaufort Memorial’s leadership has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to strengthening hospitals’ collective voice in advocacy and policy. The AHA thanks the staff and leadership of Beaufort Memorial Hospital for the exceptional care and services they provide each day.”
“On behalf of the South Carolina Hospital Association, I extend my congratulations to Beaufort Memorial Hospital on achieving this 75-year membership milestone with the American Hospital Association,” said Thornton Kirby, President and CEO of the South Carolina Hospital Association. “For generations, Beaufort Memorial has been a cornerstone of care in the Lowcountry, providing not only excellent health services but also serving as a trusted partner in the life and vitality of its community. This milestone is a testament to the hospital’s enduring dedication to its mission and the patients and families it serves.”
About the American Hospital Association
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the health improvement of their communities. The AHA advocates on behalf of our nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations, our clinician partners – including more than 270,000 affiliated physicians, 2 million nurses and other caregivers – and the 43,000 health care leaders who belong to our professional membership groups. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides insight and education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends.