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.
Chronic Disease Self-Management workshop | 1:30-4 p.m. every Monday, Wachesaw Conference Center. Free. 843-520-8490 to register.
Clemson and South Carolina fans: rise up and donate blood | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 13, Tidelands Health Conference Center. 843-237-2205
Begin the conversation clinic | 9-10 a.m. first Monday of each month, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 542 Cypress Ave., Garden City Beach. 843-848-6496; tbadurski@mercyhospice.org.
Regional Health screening | 7:30–10:30 a.m. Nov. 13, parish life center, Precious Blood of Christ Roman Catholic Church, 1633 Waverly Road, Pawleys Island. Screenings include chemistry profile, $20; complete blood count with differential, $20; thyroid screen, $15; diabetes (hemoglobin A1C), $15; PSA for men, $15. Chemistry profile tests require a 10-to12-hour fast. Other screenings available at no cost. 843-520-8447
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ Mended Hearts | noon, fourth Tuesday of each month, first-floor classroom, Waccamaw Community Hospital. 843-685-3378 or rmkeilen@mercyhospice.org.
▪ Survivors of Suicide-SOS | 6-8 p.m. first Wednesday of each month, meeting room, Inlet Square mall. 843-357-6848
▪ Grief | 10:30 a.m. to noon first Wednesday of every month, Waccamaw Neck Library. 843-979-0304
Chronic kidney disease education | Varying schedule, varying locations in Horry and Georgetown counties. Free. 866-647-9396 or visit www.ultracare-dialysis.com/TOPS.
Spinal Cord Injury | 6 p.m. Wednesday, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
Cushing’s | 1 p.m. Nov. 10, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
Stroke | 2 p.m. Nov. 10, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
La Leche Breastfeeding | 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
Prostate Cancer | 6 p.m. Nov. 11, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
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.
▪ 7 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Horry Telephone Cooperative, 3480 U.S. 701 N., Conway
▪ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aynor High School, 201 Jordanville Road, Aynor
▪ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Horry County Public Safety, 2560 Main St., Suite #4, Conway
▪ 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church, 2637 U.S. 17 S., Garden City Beach
▪ 1-6 p.m. Nov. 9, Little River United Methodist Church, 1629 U.S. 17, Little River
▪ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 10, Horry Georgetown Technical College - Grand Strand Campus, 743 Hemlock Ave.
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
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ Al-Anon | 8 p.m. every Tuesday, 508 Beaty St., Conway. 843-248-5083
▪ 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.
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.-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. 843-692-4444.
Prepared Childbirth class | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Grand Strand Medical Center. $50. 843-692-4444
Diabetic Foot screenings | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, HealthFinders. Free. 843-692-4444 registration required.
| 3 – 5 p.m. Nov. 10, HealthFinders. Free. 843-692-4444 registration required.
Lecture: Overcoming Challenges after Surgery or Critical Illness | 6-7 p.m. Nov. 12, HealthFinders. Free. 843-692-4444 registration
Infant Care class | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 14, HealthFinders. Free. 843-692-4444
Breastfeeding class | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Nov. 14, HealthFinders. Free. 843-692-4444
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ Brain and Stroke Injury | 6:30-8 p.m. second Thursday of each month, room A, Base Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle Beach. 843-918-2380.
▪ Myasthenia Gravis | 2-4 p.m. second Saturday of each month, AA Health and Wellness Club, 4620 Dick Pond Road, Suite A, 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. 843-448-4496 to make reservation.
▪ Waccamaw Regional Family Caregiver | 1-2 p.m. first Friday, Grand Strand Senior Center,1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. 843-436-6144
LORIS/NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
McLeod Health/Loris/Seacoast sponsors the following events, classes and meetings. The hospital system offers a physician referral line. 843-716-7527 or www.loris health.org.
Fitness classes | Center for Health and Fitness. Free for members; $5 for guest of members; $8 non-members. 843-716-7111.
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ Coping Together | 6-7 p.m. first Monday of each month, McLeod Seacoast Hospital, 4000 S.C. 9 E., Little River. 843-997-9023
▪ Grief | 10:30 a.m. first Tuesday of each month, the Center for Counseling and Wellness, 110 Ye Olde Kings Highway, North Myrtle Beach. 843-663-0770
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This story was originally published November 1, 2015 at 10:07 AM with the headline "Health Briefs."