Health Briefs
GEORGETOWN
Many of these classes, events and meetings are sponsored by Tidelands Health, but some take place at different locations. Call the numbers listed for more information or visit www.tidelandshealth.org
Chronic kidney disease education | Varying schedule, varying locations in Horry and Georgetown counties. Free. 866-647-9396 or visit www.ultracare-dialysis.com/TOPS
Breastfeeding class | 6-8 p.m. Nov. 14, Tidelands Health Conference center. Free. 843-520-8490 to register.
Handle with Care - Baby Care class | 6-8 p.m. Nov. 21 Tidelands Health Conference center. Free. 843-520-8490 to register
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY
<bullet>7 a.m. Fridays, disciple house, Church of the Resurrection, 8901 U.S. 17 Bypass, Surfside Beach.843-424-9573
<bullet>6 p.m. Mondays, Low Country Community Church, 4430 Murrells Inlet Road, Murrells Inlet.843-997-9641
<bullet>6 p.m. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. weigh in starts,Windjammer Club House. 843-655-7165 or www.tops.org.
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ Mended Hearts | noon, fourth Tuesday, first-floor classroom, Waccamaw Community Hospital. 843-685-3378 or rmkeilen@mercyhospice.org
▪ Young stroke survivors between ages 20 and 65 | 11:30 a.m. third Wednesday, first-floor classroom, Waccamaw Hospital or 5:30 p.m. education center, Georgetown Memorial Hospital. 843-655-2835 or www.YoungStroke.org.
▪ Grief | 10:30-noon first and third Wednesday, Burroughs Funeral Home, 3558 Old Kings Highway, Murrells Inlet. Free. 843-979-0304
▪ Amputee | 3:45 p.m. Nov. 16, fourth-floor dining room, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. 843-652-1415
▪ Better Breathers club | 1-2:30 p.m. Nov. 18, first-floor classroom, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. 843-652-1624
▪ Stroke | 3:30 p.m. Nov. 23, fourth-floor dining room, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. 843-652-1875
▪ Better Breathers Club | 1-2:30 p.m. third Friday, first-floor classroom, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. 843-652-1624
GRAND STRAND
Blood drives sponsored by American Red Cross are scheduled as follows. Call 843-839-4483 or 800-RED-CROSS or www.redcrossblood.org.
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 21, South Conway Elementary School, 3011 Fourth Ave., Conway
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 22, Belin United Methodist Church, 4183 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 23, Ocean Lakes Recreation Center, 6001 S. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 23, Wal-Mart, 550 U.S. 17 N., North Myrtle Beach
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 25, Inlet Square Mall, 10125 U.S. 17 Bypass S., Murrells Inlet
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 25, Ripley's Aquarium, 1110 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach
2 - 7 p.m. Nov. 29, Palmetto School, 4999-10 Carolina Forest Blvd., Suite 10, Myrtle Beach
Noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 29, Loris Elementary School, 901 S.C. 9 Business E., Loris
CONWAY
Many of these classes, events and meetings are sponsored by Conway Medical Center. Call the numbers listed for more information or visit www.conwaymedicalcenter.com.
Obstetrics tour | 2 p.m. every Sunday, Conway Medical Center. 843-347-8108
Seminar : Joint Replacement | Noon Nov. 16, CMC Auditorium. Lunch will be served. 843-347-8108
Workshop: Take Control of Your Diabetes | 2-3:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Fit 4 Everyone, 1320 U.S.501 Business, Unit E, Conway. $25. http://wellnesscouncilsc.org/diabetes-workshop/ to register.
Seminar : Spine | Noon Nov. 18, CMC Auditorium. Lunch will be served. 843-347-8108
Childbirth class | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 19, Conway Medical Center. 843-347-8108
Sensory Friendly Saturdays | 11 a.m. Nov. 19, Conway Library, 801 Main St. 843-283-3033 or ace@sos-healthcare.com, to reserve a spot.
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ Al-Anon | 8 p.m. every Tuesday, 508 Beaty St., Conway. 843-450-5620
▪ Conway Al-Anon | 6 p.m. Wednesday, 6 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Saturday, Serenity Hall, 2118 Oak St., Conway. 843-465-7416 or db0385@sccoast.net
▪ Breast Cancer | 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15, CMC Outpatient Diagnostic Center, 801 Farrar Drive, Conway. 843-234-7309
MYRTLE BEACH
Many of these classes, events and meetings are sponsored by Grand Strand Medical Center, but some take place at the YMCA on 62nd Avenue North in Myrtle Beach or at HealthFinders in Coastal Grand mall. Call the numbers listed for more information or visit MyGrandStrandHealth.com/Events.
Walk-in screenings | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, HealthFinders. Offers low cost cholesterol and A1C screenings daily. 843-692-4444
Ask the Pharmacist | 2-4 p.m. Fridays, HealthFinders. Bring your medication for review. One-on-one consults with a registered pharmacist. 843-692-4444
Seminar: Weight Loss Surgery | 6-7 p.m. Nov. 17, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
Seminar: Causes, Warning Signs and Treatment Options for Heart Failure | 6-7 p.m. Nov. 17, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
Prostate Cancer screenings | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444 by appointment only.
Medicare workshop for prescription drug plans - part D | 9:30 a.m. Nov. 23, 30, Socastee Library, 141 S.C. 707- Connector Road, Myrtle Beach. 843-436-6252 or btorbit@wrcog.org, registration required.
Turkey Trot 5K - autism awareness 1-mile run for the kids | 8 a.m. Nov. 24, Market Common. To register, www.festivalpromos.com
Diabetic Foot screenings | 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, HealthFinders. Free. 843-692-4444 registration required.
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ Alcoholics Anonymous meetings | Varying schedule, varying locations on the Grand Strand. 24-hour hotline. 843-445-7119 or visit www.aamyrtlebeach.org
▪ Living with Kidney Disease education | Varying schedule, varying locations in Horry and Georgetown counties. Free. 866-647-9396 or visit www.fresenius kidneycare.com
▪ Overeaters Anonymous, Meetings throughout the Grand Strand. Call for information. 843-222-3416.
▪ Rape Crisis Center | Individual counseling, support group, 24-hour hotline for victims of sexual assault. 843-448-3180 or 843-448-7273
▪ National Safe Haven Alliance | Operates a 24-hour hotline that women in distress can use for anonymous assistance. 888-510-2229
▪ Unplanned pregnancy? | Free pregnancy testing, free counseling and support. Coastline Women’s Center. 843-488-9971
▪ Addiction counseling | Narconon Arrowhead. Call for free assessments or referrals, 800-468-6933 or www.narcononarrow- head.org
▪ Survivors of Suicide Loss | 6 p.m. third Monday, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Free. 336-707-0022
▪ Inflammatory Bowel Disease | 6:30 p.m. third Friday. 843-997-1671 for location
▪ Recovering couples anonymous | 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays, 48th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach. Call for directions, 843-602-4380 or 843-602-3171
▪ Mended Hearts | 11:30 a.m. second Monday, Mercy Care, 8216 Devon Court, Myrtle Beach. 843-685-3378 or rmkeilen@gmail.com
▪ Grief | 3-4:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday, meeting room A, Grissom campus, First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. 843-448-4496 to make reservation
▪ Adult Survivors’ | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 1551 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. 843-448-3180
▪ Brain Injury (TBI) and Stoke (ABI) | 6:30 p.m. second Monday of each month, Sept.- May, the Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach. http://billjarvis.org/
▪ Grief | 1:30 p.m. Nov. 15, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444.
▪ Thyroid Cancer | 6 p.m. Nov. 15, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444.
▪ ARC | 5:30 p.m. Nov. 21, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444.
LORIS/NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
McLeod Health/Loris/Seacoast sponsors the following events, classes and meetings. www.mcleodhealth.org
Seminar: Women's Health | 6-8 p.m. Nov. 15, McLeod Seacoast, 4000 S.C. 9 E., Little River. Dinner served. 843-390-8327 or jbeverly@mcleodhealth.org to register.
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ Al-Anon | 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday, A.A. Building, U.S. 17 S., Grissettown, N.C., across from Ocean Ridge, near Calabash and Shallotte. Email el-j-em@hotmail.com or just show up at the next meeting
▪ Waccamaw Regional Family Caregiver | 1-3 p.m. third Tuesday, Grace Christian Fellowship Church, 1223 Highway 57 N., Little River. 843-436-6144.
▪ Active Parenting of Teens | 6-8 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday through Dec. 27, the Brunswick County Courthouse, 310 Government Center Drive NE #1, Bolivia, N.C. Free. 910-253-4087 or mmount@cisbrunswick.org to pre-register.
▪ North Myrtle Beach Parkinson’s group | 2-4 p.m. third Wednesday, Lady of the Sea Catholic church, 1100 Eighth Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach. Guest speaker will be Dr. Kimberly Anne Monnell, a Neurology Specialist in Little River,. 843-280-3230
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This story was originally published November 9, 2016 at 3:14 PM with the headline "Health Briefs."