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.
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.
▪ Waccamaw Regional Family Caregiver | 1-2 p.m. last Wednesday, Belin United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 4183 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet. 843-436-6144
▪ Stroke | 3:30 p.m. Wednesday 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. Tuesday, Belin United Methodist Church, 4183 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet
▪ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Ocean Lakes Recreation Center, 6001 S. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach
▪ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, 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
▪ 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1, McLeod Seacoast Medical Center, 4000 S.C. 9 E., Little River
▪ 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2, Georgetown County, Beck Recreation Center, 2030 Church St., Georgetown
▪ 2 - 7 p.m. Dec. 3, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 65 Crooked Oak Drive, Pawleys Island
▪ 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3, St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 801 11th Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach
▪ 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6, Myrtle Beach Harley Davidson, 4710 S. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach
▪ Noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 7, Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church, 410 Sixth Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach
▪ 2 - 7 p.m. Dec. 8, Socastee United Methodist Church, 5575 Dick Pond 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
▪ 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
▪ Diabetes | 6 p.m. Monday, 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.
Heart health profiles | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444.
Diabetes individual consults | one-on-one consults with certified diabetes educator. $25 for 30 minute session; $50 for 1 hour session. 843-692-4444 to register.
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. 843-467-0068
Advanced Wound Center | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, South Strand Medical Center, 5050 U.S. 17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach. 843-839-6000
Grief educational workshop | 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, meeting room C, First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. 843-448-4496 to make a reservation.
Ask the Pharmacist | 2-4 p.m. Fridays, HealthFinders. Bring your medication for review. One-on-one consults with a registered pharmacist. 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.
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▪ Transplant | 2 p.m. Nov. 30, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
LORIS/NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
McLeod Health/Loris/Seacoast sponsors the following events, classes and meetings. The hospital system offers a physician referral line. 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
▪ 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 22, 2015 at 9:48 AM with the headline "Health Briefs."