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.
Healthy You Day | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, East Bay Park, Georgetown. Vendor spaces are $25 each. Proceeds benefit the Georgetown Diabetes C.O.R.E. Group community outreach and education programs. 520-1957 ext. 114 or 520-1957.
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, Waccamaw Community Hospital and July 13, Georgetown Memorial Hospital. 520-8490.
Safesitter program for ages 11-13 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Wachesaw Conference Center. $50. 520-8490 to register.
Prepared childbirth class | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Wachesaw Conference Center. $50. 520-8490 to register.
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ 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
▪ 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
▪ Stroke | 3 p.m. Wednesday and July 22, fourth-floor dining room, Waccamaw Community Hospital. 652-1875
▪ Cancer | 4:30-5:30 p.m. July 13, education building, Georgetown Memorial Hospital. 520-8062
▪ Amputee | 3:45 p.m. July 15, fourth-floor dining room, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. 652-1415.
GRAND STRAND
Blood drives sponsored by American Red Cross are scheduled as follows. Call 839-4483 or 800-RED-CROSS or www.redcrossblood.org.
▪ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Ripley's Aquarium, 1110 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach
▪ 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, McLeod Seacoast Medical Center, 4000 S.C. 9 E., Little River
▪ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Wachesaw Conference Center, 4367 Riverwood Drive, Murrells Inlet
▪ 1:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Myrtle Beach Pelicans, 1251 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach
▪ 1-6 p.m. July 13, Little River United Methodist Church, 1629 U.S. 17, Little River
▪ 1-6 p.m. July 14, Carolina Forest Library and Recreation Center, 2254 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach
▪ Noon to 5 p.m. July 14, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1100 Eighth Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach
▪ 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 15, HealthFinders, 2000 Coastal Grand Circle, Myrtle Beach
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.
Breastfeeding class | 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, private dining room #2, Conway Medical Center. Free. 347-8108
Seminar: Joint Replacement | Noon Thursday, CMC Auditorium. Free. Lunch served. 347-8108
Seminar: Spine | Noon Friday, CMC Auditorium. Lunch served. 347-8108
Heartsaver® CPR AED class | 1 p.m. July 14, 1 p.m. CMC Auditorium. $45. 234-5019
Seminar: Weight Loss Surgery | 6 p.m. July 14, 6 p.m. Conway Medical Center. 347-8108
Wakeup Call with Calvin | 5:15-6 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 23. CMC Wellness and Fitness center. Members- $80 and Community- $120. 347-1515
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, Juniper Bay Baptist Church, 5265 Juniper Bay Road, Conway
▪ Wednesday, Sunhouse G & B, 3372 U.S. 378, Conway
▪ Thursday, The Cooper House, 6011 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach
▪ July 17, Dog Bluff Handy Mart, 1810 Jordanville Road, Galivants Ferry
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ Al-Anon | 8 p.m. every Tuesday, 508 Beaty St., Conway. 248-5083
▪ Breast Cancer | 5:30 p.m. July 14, 5:30 p.m. CMC Outpatient Diagnostic Center, 801 Farrar Drive, Conway. 234-7309
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.
Ask the Pharmacist | 2-4 p.m. Fridays, HealthFinders. Bring your medication for review. One-on-one consults with a registered pharmacist. 692-4444
Heartsaver CPR AED class | 2-5 p.m. Tuesday, HealthFinders. $35 and includes a book and certification. 692-4444
Prepared Childbirth course | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Grand Strand Medical Center. $50. 692-4444 to register.
Safe Sitter Babysitting classes for ages 11-14 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 13 and July 29, HealthFinders. $35 and includes a book bag and materials. 692-4444
Advanced Care Directives | 6-7 p.m. July 14, HealthFinders. 692-4444
Medicare 101 class | 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 16, Grand Strand Senior Center. Free. 436-6252 or kives@wrcog.org to register.
Infant Care class | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 18, HealthFinders. Free. 692-4444
Breastfeeding class | 1:30-3:30 p.m. July 18, HealthFinders. Free. 692-4444
Infant/Child CPR and First Aid class | 1-4 p.m. July 25, HealthFinders. $15 per person. 692-4444
Sibling Preparation class for children ages 3-10 | 10-11:30 a.m. July 25, Grand Strand Medical Center. Free. 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
▪ Myasthenia Gravis | 1-3 p.m. second Saturday of each month, AA Health and Wellness Club, 4620 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach. Free. Open to patients and their caregivers. 504-8063
▪ 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.
▪ La Leche Breastfeeding | 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, HealthFinders. 692-4444
▪ Cushing’s | 1 p.m. July 14, HealthFinders. 692-4444
▪ Stroke | 2 p.m. July 14, 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. Fridays through July 24, 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.
Mall Walkers | 9 a.m. first Tuesday of each month, Myrtle Beach Mall food court. Registration requested, 272-4040, ext. 110.
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ Al-Anon | 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday of each month, 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.
▪ Parkinson’s | 2 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, parish hall, Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. 399-7029
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This story was originally published July 5, 2015 at 12:21 PM with the headline "Health Briefs."