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. Jan. 23, Tidelands Health Conference Center. 843-520-8490
Friends and Family CPR | 6-8 p.m. Jan. 26, Tidelands Health Conference Center. $20 per couple or $10 for individual. 843-520-8490 to register.
Regional health screening | 7:30-10:30 a.m. Jan. 27, the Georgetown Presbyterian Church, 558 Black River Road. Screenings include free blood pressure, body mass index, blood sugar, vision and hearing. Chemistry profile, $20; complete blood count with differential, $20; thyroid screen, $15; diabetes (hemoglobin A1C), $15; and PSA (prostate) for men, $15. The chemistry profile test requires a 10- to 12-hour fast. 843- 520-8447 or
Hands-Only CPR training | Registration is not required. Free. Schedule as follows:
▪ Noon-1 p.m. Feb. 3, mall area, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
▪ Noon-1 p.m. Feb. 17, mall area, Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital
▪ 9-11 a.m. Feb. 24, Tidelands HealthPoint Center for Health and Fitness
Learn about women’s heart health | Noon Feb. 10, Tidelands Health Conference Center. Free. Lunch served. 843-527-7405, deadline Feb. 3
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
▪ 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
▪ Mended Hearts | Noon Jan. 24, first-floor classroom, Tidelands Waccamaw Hospital. 843-685-3378
▪ Stroke | 3:30 p.m. Jan. 25, fourth-floor dining room, Tidelands Waccamaw 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. 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.
▪ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 24, Sam's Club, 1946 10th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach
▪ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 26, Coastal Carolina Student Union, 100 Spadoni Circle, Conway
▪ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 27, Socastee High School, 4900 Socastee Blvd., Myrtle Beach
▪ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 28, Oceanside Village, 1711 U.S. 17 S., Surfside Beach
▪ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 29, Lowe's Surfside, 8672 U.S. 17 Bypass S., Myrtle Beach
▪ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 1, Conway Christian School, 1200 Medlen Parkway, Conway
▪ 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 2, Horry County Public Safety, 2560 Main St., Suite #4, Conway
▪ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 3, Georgetown Memorial Hospital, 606 Black River Road, Georgetown
▪ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 4, Wal-Mart, 550 U.S. 17 N., North Myrtle Beach
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 through Feb. 21, Rehabilitation Services building across from the CMC Emergency Department. $50. 843-234-7401 to reserve your space.
Seminar: Spine | Noon Jan. 27, CMC Auditorium. Free. Complimentary lunch will be served. 843-347-8108
Special needs event | 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 28, ISI Tumbling Factory, 2926 Church St., Conway. 843-283-3033 or ace@sos-healthcare.com
Sensory Friendly Saturday | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 28, Conway Library, 801 Main St., Conway. 843-283-3033 or ace@sos-healthcare.com
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. Jan. 23, classroom B and C, Rehabilitation Services Building, across from the CMC Emergency Department. 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 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.
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
▪ 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
▪ Alzheimer’s | 11:30 a.m. second and fourth Thursday, conference room, First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. 843-448-4496, ext. 356
▪ 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
LORIS/NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
Childbirth preparation class | 6-8 p.m. Jan. 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.
Water classes for people suffering with arthritis | 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, LifeQuest, 4390 Spa Drive, Little River. 843-399-2582
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
▪ 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 January 20, 2017 at 2:46 PM with the headline "Health Briefs."