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
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
▪ Waccamaw Regional Family Caregiver | 1-2 p.m. last Wednesday, Belin United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 4183 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet. 843-436-6144
▪ Stroke | 3:30 p.m. Nov. 23, fourth-floor dining room, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. 843-652-1875
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
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1, Horry County Public Safety, 2560 Main St., Suite #4, Conway
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Wal-Mart, 2709-A Church St., Conway
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
Holiday cooking demonstration for diabetics | 6 p.m. Nov. 22, CMC administrative services building auditorium. 843-347-8013 to register.
Breastfeeding class | 7-9 p.m. Dec. 6, private dining room #2, Conway Medical Center. Free. 843-347-8108
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
▪ Diabetes | 6 p.m. Nov. 28, CMC nursing classroom. 843-347-8013
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 6 p.m. Monday through 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
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.
Diabetes Management workshop | 2-3:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Be Well Meals & Juice Bar, 121 Gateway Drive, Carolina Forest. $25. http://wellnesscouncilsc.org/diabetes-workshop/ to register
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ Survivors of Suicide Loss | 6 p.m. third Monday, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. Free. 336-707-0022
▪ Recovering couples anonymous | 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays, 48th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach. Call for directions, 843-602-4380 or 843-602-3171
▪ Adult Survivors’ | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 1551 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. 843-448-3180
▪ ARC | 5:30 p.m. Nov. 21, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444.
LORIS/NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
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
▪ 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 | 5 p.m. Dec. 7, Lombardo's Bistro, 7604 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. 843-280-3230 to sign up.
▪ Ostomy | 2-3:30 p.m. fourth Sunday, first-floor conference room, Brunswick Medical Center, 240 Hospital Drive, Bolivia, N.C. 910-721-2018.
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This story was originally published November 18, 2016 at 5:59 PM with the headline "Health Briefs."