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.
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ Mended Hearts | noon, fourth Tuesday of each month, Health Point Center for Health and Fitness, 12965 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island. 685-3378 or rmkeilen@mercyhospice.org.
▪ 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.
▪ 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, City of Conway Parks, Recreation and Tourism, 1515 Mill Pond Road, Conway
▪ 6:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Midland Elementary School, 3011 Nichols Highway, Galivants Ferry
▪ 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Surfside United Methodist Church, 800 13th Ave. North Surfside Beach
▪ 2-7 p.m. Thursday, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 65 Crooked Oak Drive, Pawleys Island
▪ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Wal-Mart, 550 U.S. 17 N., North Myrtle Beach
▪ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, 1001 Fifth Ave., Conway
▪ 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 1, Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Church, 88 Baskervill Drive, Pawleys Island
▪ 2 - 7 p.m. June 2, The Father's House, 4513 U.S. 17 Bypass S., Myrtle Beach
▪ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3, Frontier Communications, 919 Lumber St., Myrtle Beach
▪ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 4, Golf Academy, 1900 Joe White Ave., Myrtle Beach
▪ 1 - 6 p.m. June 4, Trinity United Methodist Church, 706 14th Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach
▪ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 5, Georgetown Memorial Hospital, 606 Black River Road, Georgetown
▪ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 6, Inlet Square Mall, 10125 U.S. 17 Bypass S., Murrells Inlet
▪ 2 - 7 p.m. June 8, First Baptist Church of Andrews, 6 N. Rosemary St., Andrews
▪ 7 a.m. to noon June 9, Horry County Solid Waste Authority, 1886 S.C. 90, Conway
▪ 2 - 7 p.m. June 9, Langston Baptist Church, 763 S.C. 905, Conway
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
Swim lessons | Days and times vary. CMC Wellness and Fitness Center. 347-1515
Siblings Against Violence | Have you, your family or someone you know been affected by a violent offense? Looking for guidance, contact S.A.V., P.O. Box 1062, Conway, S.C. 29528 or help1_2sav1@yahoo.com.
Mobile health services | 7:30-9:30 a.m. Free screenings for blood pressure, finger stick full lipid panel to include: total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and blood sugar. Fasting required for all screenings. 347-8068 or 234-5019.
▪ Tuesday, Donzelle’s, 1703 Main St., Conway
▪ Wednesday, Bayboro Store, 3742 Green Sea Road, Loris
▪ Friday, Hot Spot Gresham, 2524 U.S. 378, Gresham
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ Al-Anon | 8 p.m. every Tuesday, 508 Beaty St., Conway. 248-5083
▪ Conway Al-Anon | 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays, Serenity Hall, 2112 Oak St., Conway. 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. $10 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
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
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
Prime of Life Yoga | 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, HealthFinders. $8 per class. 692-4444
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.
Hatha Yoga class | 10-11 a.m. Fridays, HealthFinders. $8 per class. 692-4444
Ask the Pharmacist | 2-4 p.m. Fridays, HealthFinders. Bring your medication for review. One-on-one consults with a registered pharmacist. 692-4444
Kid’s cooking class for ages 7-12 | 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, HealthFinders. $40. 692-4444 to register.
Seminar: Stroke and Diabetes | 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, HealthFinders. 692-4444
Pre-Diabetes class | 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, HealthFinders. $10. 692-4444
Art Therapy class for adults | 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, HealthFinders. Free. 692-4444
Seminar: Erectile Dysfunction | 6 – 7:30 p.m. June 4, HealthFinders. Free. 692-4444
Safe Sitter Babysitting class for 11-13 year olds | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 9, HealthFinders. $35 includes book bag and materials. 692-4444
Mercy Care hosts caregivers and coffee meetings | 2-3 p.m. June 16, Lower Cape Fear Hospice Mercy Care, 8216 Devon Court, Myrtle Beach. 315-4249 or sdellinger@mercyhospice.org.
Tasks of Grieving workshop | 3:30-5 p.m. June 18, Lower Cape Fear Hospice Mercy Care, 8216 Devon Court, Myrtle Beach. 234-6271, leave your name, phone number and indicate the specific program you wish to attend. Sessions are free; donations are appreciated.
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
▪ Grief | 3-4:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday of each month, meeting room C, First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. 448-4496 to make reservation.
▪ DivorceCare | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, conference room, First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. 448-4496 to register.
▪ Nami-Grand Strand | 6:45-8 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month, Surfside Methodist Church, 610 13th Ave. 734-6369, 234-1216 or 272-4052
▪ Diabetes | 3 p.m. Wednesday, HealthFinders. 692-4444
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.
Sports Injury screenings | 9-11 a.m. every Wednesday, North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center. 360-213-3620 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:
▪ Zumba | 10 a.m. Mondays.
▪ Just Step | 6 p.m. Mondays and 5 p.m. Wednesdays.
Mall Walkers | 9 a.m. first Tuesday of each month, Myrtle Beach Mall food court. Registration requested, 272-4040, ext. 110.
AARP Smart Driver course for ages 55+ | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, auxiliary room, McLeod Seacoast. $15 members and $20 non-members. 301-536-1107 or 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.
▪ Diabetes | 10 a.m. Friday, McLeod Seacoast café. 390-8327
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This story was originally published May 24, 2015 at 10:55 AM with the headline "Health Briefs."