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 Disease Self-Management workshop | 1:30-4 p.m. every Monday, Wachesaw Conference Center. Free. 843-520-8490 to register.
Breastfeeding class | 6-8 p.m. Monday, Tidelands Health Conference Center. 843-520-8490 to register.
Heartsaver – CPR class | 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, education building, Georgetown Memorial Hospital. $30. 843-520-8490 to register
Community Health BLS - CPR class | 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Thursday, education building, Georgetown Memorial Hospital. $50. 843-520-8490 to register
Handle with Care - Baby Care class | 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Tidelands Health Conference Center. Free. 843-520-8490 to register.
Prepared Childbirth class | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, education building, Georgetown Memorial Hospital. $50. 843-520-8490 to register.
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ Mended Hearts | noon, fourth Tuesday of each month, first-floor classroom, Waccamaw Community Hospital. 843-685-3378 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. 843-655-2835 or www.YoungStroke.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. 843-602-4380 or 843-602-3171
▪ Chronic kidney disease education | Varying schedule, varying locations in Horry and Georgetown counties. Free. 866-647-9396 or visit www.ultracare-dialysis.com/TOPS.
▪ Amputee | 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, fourth-floor dining room, Waccamaw Community Hospital. 843-652-1415
▪ Better Breathers Club | 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, first-floor classroom, Waccamaw Community Hospital. 843-652-1624
▪ Stroke | 3:30 p.m. Nov. 25, fourth-floor dining room, Waccamaw Community 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.
▪ 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 24, Belin United Methodist Church, 4183 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet
▪ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 25, Ocean Lakes Recreation Center, 6001 S. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach
▪ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 27, Inlet Square Mall, 10125 U.S. 17 Bypass S., Murrells Inlet
▪ 2-7 p.m. Nov. 30, Forestbrook Baptist Church, 2051 Forestbrook Road, 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
▪ Grief | 10:30 a.m. second Tuesday of the month, Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 U.S. 378, Conway. 843-397-2500
▪ 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
▪ Weight Loss | 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, CMC Auditorium. 843-234-6686
▪ Diabetes | 6 p.m. Nov. 23, CMC Nursing Classroom. 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 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.
Pre-Diabetes class | 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, HealthFinders. $10. 843-692-4444 to register
Seminar: What Does My Insurance Cover? | 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
Art Therapy class | 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, HealthFinders. Free. Adults only. 843-692-4444
Infant/Child CPR and First Aid class |1- 4 p.m. Saturday, HealthFinders. $15. 843-692-4444
Sibling Preparation class for children ages 3-10 |10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Grand Strand Medical Center. Free. 843-692-4444
Heartsaver CPR-AED class | 2-5 p.m. Nov. 24, HealthFinders. $35 includes book and certification. 843-692-4444
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ 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. 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. 843-233-9017.
▪ Survivors of Suicide Loss | 6-8 p.m. third Monday of each month, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. 336-707-0022 or Lwhite42@sc.rr.com or 1-800-SUICIDE Crisis Line, AFSP.org
▪ Inflammatory Bowel Disease | 6:30 p.m. third Friday of each month. 997-1671 for location
▪ ARC | 5:30 p.m. Monday, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
▪ Grief | 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
▪ Diabetes | 3 p.m. Tuesday, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
▪ Thyroid Cancer | 6 p.m. Tuesday, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
▪ Transplant | 2 p.m. Nov. 30, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
▪ 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
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
▪ 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
▪ Waccamaw Regional Family Caregiver | 1-2 p.m. third Tuesday, North Strand Senior Center, 2309 Watertower Road, Longs. 843-436-6144
▪ Parkinson’s | 2 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, parish hall, Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. 843-399-7029
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This story was originally published November 15, 2015 at 10:16 AM with the headline "Health Briefs."