Health Briefs

GEORGETOWN

Many of these classes, events and meetings are sponsored by Georgetown Memorial Hospital, but some take place at different locations. Call the numbers listed for more information or visit www.georgetownhospitalsystem.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.

Chronic Disease Self-Management workshop | 1:30-4 p.m. every Monday, Wachesaw Conference Center. Free. 520-8490 to register.

Begin the conversation clinic | 9-10 a.m. first Monday of each month, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 542 Cypress Ave., Garden City Beach. 848-6496; tbadurski@mercyhospice.org.

Obstetrics tour | 6 p.m. Monday, Georgetown Memorial Hospital. 520-8490 to register.

The Biggest Loser Weight Loss Challenge | Registration 10:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, meeting room, Inlet Square mall. 424-9586 or pre-register; www.grandstrandbiggestloser.com.

Stroke Prevention Night | 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, auditorium, Georgetown High School, 2500 Anthuan Maybank Drive. Public is invited. 652-1048

I Can Cope Education series | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Waccamaw Community Hospital, 2500 Anthuan Maybank Drive. Free. 652-1640 to register.

Prepared childbirth class | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, education center, Georgetown memorial Hospital campus. $50. 520-8490 to register.

Health screening | 7:30-10:30 a.m. Jan. 23, Georgetown Presbyterian Church, 558 Black River Road. Free screenings for blood pressure, osteoporosis, hearing, vision, blood sugar and oral cancer, and body fat analysis. Qualification information for free mammograms available. $20 chemistry panel; $20 CBC with differential; $15 thyroid screening; $15 Hgb A1C for diabetes; $15 PSA for men. Blood panel tests require a 10- to 12-hour fast. 520-8447

Breastfeeding class | 9-11 a.m. Jan. 24, education center, Georgetown Memorial Hospital campus. Free. 520-8490 to register.

Handle with Care class | Noon-2 p.m. Jan. 24, education center, Georgetown Memorial Hospital campus. Free. 520-8490 to register.

Sibling Preparation class | 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 24, education center, Georgetown Memorial Hospital campus. Free. 520-8490 to register.

Obstetrics tour | 6 p.m. Jan. 26, Waccamaw Community Hospital. 520-8490 to register.

Handle with Care - Baby Care class | 6-8 p.m. Jan. 29, Wachesaw Conference Center. Free. 520-8490 to register.

SUPPORT GROUPS

• Mended Hearts | noon, fourth Tuesday of each month, Health Point Center for Health & Fitness. 685-3378 or rmkeilen@mercyhospice.org.

• Young stroke survivors between ages 20 and 65 | 11:30 a.m. third Wednesday of each month, first-floor classroom, Waccamaw Hospital or 5:30 p.m. education center, Georgetown Memorial Hospital. 655-2835 or www.YoungStroke.org.

• Survivors of Suicide-SOS | 6-8 p.m. first Wednesday of each month, meeting room, Inlet Square mall. 357-6848

• Parkinson’s | 7 p.m. second Thursday of each month, NHC Health Care, 9405 U.S. 17 Bypass, Garden City Beach. 357-2306

• Anytime Fitness partnered with insurance companies | 24-hour virtual classes with live-instructor classes. To find out if your insurance will pay for your gym membership, visit the club on Willbrook Boulevard, Pawleys Island, or visit www.anytimefitness.com.

• Recovering couples anonymous | 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, open share meeting and 8:30-9:30 p.m. alternate Thursdays, step study meeting, Inlet Oasis, 4450 U.S. 17 Bypass, Suite D-5, Murrells Inlet. 602-4380 or 602-3171

GRAND STRAND

Blood drives sponsored by American Red Cross are scheduled as follows. Call 839-4483 or 800-RED-CROSS or www.redcrossblood.org.

CONWAY

Many of these classes, events and meetings are sponsored by Conway Medical Center, but some take place at the Conway Medical Wellness and Fitness Center. Call the numbers listed for more information or visit www.conwaymedicalcenter.com.

Obstetrics tour | 2 p.m. every Sunday, The Birthplace, Conway Medical Center, 300 Singleton Ridge Road, Conway. 347-8108

Seminar: Joint Replacement | Noon, Tuesday, auditorium, Conway Medical Center. Free. Lunch will be served. 347-8108

Seminar: Weight Loss Surgery | 6 p.m. Tuesday, auditorium, Conway Medical Center. 347-8108

Childbirth class | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 24, Conway Medical Center. 347-8108

CX60 with Calvin | 9-10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through Jan. 28, CMC Wellness and Fitness Center. $80/members and $120/community. 347-1515

Wakeup call with Calvin | 5:15-6 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through Jan. 28, CMC Wellness and Fitness Center. $80/members and $120/community. 347-1515

Chair yoga | 8-8:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Jan. 29, CMC Wellness and Fitness Center. Free and open to the public. 347-1515

“ Women & Weights: Lose the Fear to Lose Fat” | 6:45-7:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 20-Feb. 12, CMC Wellness and Fitness Center. $80/members and $120/community. 347-1515

Cross training for runners | 5-5:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays through Jan. 30, CMC Wellness and Fitness Center. $80/members and $120/community. 347-1515

Swim lessons | Weekday sessions through Jan. 29 and Saturday sessions through Feb. 21. Days and times vary. CMC Wellness and Fitness Center. 347-1515

High intensity interval training | 4:30-5:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays through Jan. 26, CMC Wellness and Fitness Center. $80/members and $120/community. 347-1515

Heartsaver® CPR AED class | 12-2:30 p.m. Jan. 29, Conway Medical Center. $45. 234-5019 to register.

SUPPORT GROUPS

• Grief | 10:30 a.m. second Tuesday of the month, Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 U.S. 378, Conway. 397-2500

• Al-Anon | 8 p.m. every Tuesday, 508 Beaty St., Conway. 248-5083

• Conway Al-Anon | 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Shoreline Behavior, 2404 Wise Road and 6 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays, 2118 Oak St., Serenity Hall. 465-7416 or db0385@sccoast.net.

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 www.grandstrandmed.com.

Walk-in screenings | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, HealthFinders. $7 for cholesterol screening; $20 for lipid panel; $20 for A1c testing; blood pressure and weight screenings free. A 12-hour fast required for lipid profile. 692-4444

Ask the Pharmacist | 2-4 p.m. every Friday, HealthFinders. Bring your medication for review. One-on-one consults with a registered pharmacist. 692-4444

Heart health profiles | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, HealthFinders. 692-4444

BLS CPR-AED classes | First Aid; Babysitter and Family Care Giving classes and certifications offered weekly by appointment. All instructors are AHA/ARC certified. K-Loc Healthy Kids, Inc., 1435 Cannon Road, Myrtle Beach. Classes available in Georgetown and North Myrtle Beach. Registration required. 467-0068

Prime of Life Yoga | 11 a.m. to noon every Tuesday, HealthFinders. $8 per class. 692-4444

Hatha Yoga class | 10-11 a.m. every Friday, HealthFinders. $8 per class. 692-4444

Advanced Wound Center | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, South Strand Medical Center, 5050 U.S. 17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach. 839-6000

Grief educational workshop | 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, meeting room C, First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. 448-4496 to make a reservation.

Seminar: Avoiding Compassion Fatigue | Noon Tuesday, Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce. Healthcare workers, caregivers and first responders are invited. 626-7444 to register.

Seminar: Knee Replacement Surgery | 6-7 p.m. Thursday, HealthFinders. 692-4444

Seminar: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding | 6-7 p.m. Jan. 20, HealthFinders. 692-4444

Foot screenings | 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, HealthFinders. Free. 692-4444

Pre-Diabetes class | 4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 27 HealthFinders. 692-4444

Seminar: Kidney Disease | 6-7 p.m. Jan. 28, HealthFinders. 692-4444

Art therapy for adults | 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 28, HealthFinders. 692-4444

Annual health fair | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 7, Coastal Grand mall. $30 panel 30 blood profile, thyroid and physician/hospital booths offering free screenings and health information. 692-4444

SUPPORT GROUPS

• Rape Crisis Center | Individual counseling, support group, 24-hour hotline for victims of sexual assault. 448-3180 or 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. 488-9971

• Addiction counseling | Narconon. Call for free assessments or referrals, 877-413-3073 or www.narconon works.com.

• Nar-Anon family group | 7 p.m. every Sunday, Recovery Warehouse, 3116 Shetland Lane, Unit 34, Myrtle Beach. 233-9017

• Mended Hearts | 10:30 a.m. second Monday of each month, cardiac rehab meeting room, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. 692-4444

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease | 6:30 p.m. third Friday of each month. 997-1671 for location.

LORIS/NORTH MYRTLE BEACH

McLeod Health/Loris/Seacoast sponsors the following events, classes and meetings. The hospital system offers a physician referral line. 716-7527 or www.loris health.org.

Injury Screenings | 9-11 a.m. every Wednesday, North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center. 360-213-362- or 281-3737 to schedule an appointment.

Fitness classes | Center for Health and Fitness. Free for members; $5 for guest of members; $8 non-members. 716-7111. Classes scheduled as follows:

Mall Walkers | 9 a.m. first Tuesday of each month, Myrtle Beach mall food court. Registration requested, 272-4040, ext. 110.

Coping Together, for anyone affected by cancer, including patients, caregivers, survivors and family members | 6-7 p.m. first Monday monthly, McLeod Seacoast Hospital, 4000 S.C. 9 E., Little River. 997-9023, mjhartman1@earthlink.net or nanhasting@rocketmail.com.

Stroke screenings | 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center. 390-8327

Balance screenings | 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 20, North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center. 390-8327

AARP Smart Driver course | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 31, auxiliary room, McLeod Loris Seacoast. 390-8327

Heart Health Lunch & Learn | Noon Feb. 10, auxiliary room, Suite 265, McLeod Loris Seacoast. 390-8327 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.

• Grief | 10:30 a.m. first Tuesday of each month, the Center for Counseling and Wellness, 110 Ye Olde Kings Highway, North Myrtle Beach. 663-0770.

This story was originally published January 11, 2015 at 3:34 PM with the headline "Health Briefs."