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
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY
▪ 7 a.m. Fridays, disciple house, Church of the Resurrection, 8901 U.S. 17 Bypass, Surfside Beach.843-424-9573
▪ 6 p.m. Mondays, Low Country Community Church, 4430 Murrells Inlet Road, Murrells Inlet.843-997-9641
▪ 6 p.m. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. weigh in starts,Windjammer Club House. 843-655-7165 or www.tops.org.
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ 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
▪ Parkinson’s | 7 p.m. second Thursday, NHC Health Care, 9405 U.S. 17 Bypass, Garden City Beach. 843-357-2306
▪ 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. American Red Cross Myrtle Beach Blood Donation Center, The Plaza at Carolina Forest, 3681 Renee Drive, Unit 4, open 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday; noon to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday.
▪ 1 - 6 p.m. Jan. 9, Little River United Methodist Church, 1629 U.S. 17, Little River
▪ 1 - 6 p.m. Jan. 9, First Baptist Church, 711 16th Ave. N., Surfside Beach
▪ 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 11, Santee Cooper, 305A Gardner Lacy Road, Myrtle Beach
▪ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 12, Trinity United Methodist Church, 706 14th Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach
▪ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 13, Waccamaw Community Hospital, 4070 U.S. 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet
▪ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 13, Waccamaw Medical Park South, 4367 Riverwood Drive, Murrells Inlet
▪ 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 15, St. Michael's Catholic Church, 572 Cypress Ave., Murrells Inlet
▪ 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 17, Belin United Methodist Church, 4183 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet
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
Freedom from Smoking class | up to 2 hours, every Tuesday from Jan. 10 to Feb. 21, Rehabilitation Services building across from the CMC Emergency Department. $50. 843-234-7401 to reserve your space
Seminar: Joint Replacement | Noon Jan. 12, CMC Auditorium. Free. Complimentary lunch will be served. 843-347-8108
Seminar: Osteoporosis | 5 p.m. Jan. 12, CMC Auditorium. Free. 843-347-8108
Childbirth class | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 21, Conway Medical Center. 843-347-8108
Seminar: Spine | Noon Jan. 27, CMC Auditorium. Free. Complimentary lunch will be served. 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
▪ Breast Cancer | 5:30 p.m. Jan. 10, CMC Outpatient Diagnostic Center, 801 Farrar Drive. 843-234-7309
▪ Diabetes | 6 p.m. Jan. 23, classroom B and C, Rehabilitation Services Building, across from the CMC Emergency Department. 843-347-8013
▪ Myasthenia Gravis - Myrtle Beach | 1-3 p.m. second Saturday, community room, Lakeside Crossing Development, 140 Lakeside Crossing Drive. Conway. 843-504-8063 or 843-855-0076
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 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 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.
Special Needs Night | 6-8 p.m. Jan. 10, Rockin' Jump, 2200 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach. $10 per jumper, $5 additional jumper. 843-283-3033 or ace@soshealthcare.com
SOS Health Care | 1-3 p.m. Jan. 14, Tanner’s Ranch, 10160 McDowell Shortcut Road, Murrells Inlet. $10 per child. Equestrian fun, snacks, crafts and more. 843-283-3033 or ace@soshealthcare.com to reserve your spot; deadline is Jan. 10.
SOS Health Care | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 14, Sensory Friendly Saturday, Carolina Forest Library. 843-283-3033 or ace@soshealthcare.com
Infant Care class | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 14, HealthFinders. Free. 843-692-4444
Breastfeeding class | 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 14, HealthFinders. Free. 843-692-4444
Sibling Preparation class for children ages 3-10 | 2-3 p.m. Jan. 15, Grand Strand Medical Center. Free. 843-692-4444
Obstetrics tour | 3:30-4 p.m. Jan. 15, Grand Strand Medical Center. Free. 843-692-4444
Seminar: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement | 6-7 p.m. Jan. 18, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
Infant/Child CPR and First Aid class | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 21, HealthFinders. $15. 843-692-4444
It’s time to begin the conversation about your end of life care | 6-7 p.m. Jan. 24, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
Seminar: Are your shoes benefiting the health of your feet? | 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444 to register.
Seminar: Weight Loss Surgery | 6-7 p.m. Jan. 27, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444 to register.
36th annual health fair | 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 4, Coastal Grand Mall. $30 for a panel 30 blood profile plus thyroid and can visit with physician/hospital booths offering free screenings and health information. 843-692-4444
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
▪ 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
▪ Cushing’s Syndrome | 1 p.m. Jan. 10, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
▪ Stroke | 2 p.m. Jan. 10, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
▪ La Leche Breastfeeding | 10:30 a.m. Jan. 11, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
▪ Prostate Cancer | 6 p.m. Jan. 11, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
▪ ARC | 5:30 p.m. Jan. 16, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
▪ Grief | 1:30 p.m. Jan. 17, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
▪ Brain Injury (TBI) and Stoke (ABI) | 6:30 p.m. second Monday of each month, the Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach. http://billjarvis.org/
LORIS/NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
Childbirth preparation class | 6-8 p.m. Jan. 10, 17, 24 or March 7, 14, 21, 28, Center for Health and Fitness, 3207 Casey St., Loris. Free for expectant mothers who plan on delivering at McLeod Loris. 843-716-7243
Pregnancy celebration | 5-8 p.m. Jan. 26, McLeod Loris, 3655 Mitchell St., Loris. Features educational presentations, vendors, raffles, prizes, labor and delivery tours, dinner and dessert. Event is for interested or expecting mothers plus one guest. 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
▪ Alzheimer’s Caregiver | 11 a.m. to noon second Tuesday, Loris Library, 4316 Main St. Free and open to the public. 843-655-7192
▪ Waccamaw Regional Family Caregiver | 1-3 p.m. third Tuesday, Grace Christian Fellowship Church, 1223 Highway 57 N., Little River. 843-436-6144.
▪ 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 January 6, 2017 at 1:12 PM with the headline "Health Briefs."