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
Lecture: Living with Autism | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Georgetown Library, 405 Cleland St., 843-283-3033 or ace@sos-healthcare.com to reserve a spot.
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ Parkinson’s | 7 p.m. second Thursday, NHC Health Care, 9405 U.S. 17 Bypass, Garden City Beach. 843-357-2306
▪ The Better Breathers Club | 1-2:30 p.m. third Friday, first-floor classroom, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital.
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.
▪ 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, South Strand Complex, 9630 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach
▪ Noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, King of Glory Lutheran Church, 805 11th Ave. N., and Jordan Road, North Myrtle Beach
▪ 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Trinity United Methodist Church, 706 14th Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach
▪ 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 N. Oak St.
▪ 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 16, HealthFinders.
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
Breastfeeding class | 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, private dining room #2, Conway Medical Center. Free. 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
▪ Breast Cancer | 5:30 p.m. June 14, CMC Outpatient Diagnostic Center, 801 Farrar Drive. 843-234-7309
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.
Walk-in screenings | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, HealthFinders. Offers low cost cholesterol and A1C screenings daily. 843-692-4444
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
AARP Smart Driver course | 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, HealthFinders. $20; $15 for AARP members. 843-692-4444.
Safe Sitter Babysitting class for 11-14 year olds | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, HealthFinders. $35; includes a book bag and materials. 843-692-4444 to register.
Infant Care class | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, HealthFinders. Free. 843-692-4444
Breastfeeding class | 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, HealthFinders. Free. 843-692-4444
Infant/Child CPR and First Aid class | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 18, HealthFinders. $15 per person. 843-692-4444
Sibling Preparation class for children ages 3-10 | 2-3 p.m. June 19, Grand Strand Medical Center. Free. 843-692-4444
Obstetrics tour | 3:30 – 4 p.m. June 19, Grand Strand Medical Center. Free. 843-692-4444
Grand Strand Health sponsors Asthma and Diabetes camp | 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 21-24, HealthFinders. $25; includes meals and all field trips and activities for children ages 7-12 who have asthma or diabetes. Scholarships are available. 843-839-9933.
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 Arrowhead. Call for free assessments or referrals, 800-468-6933 or www.narcononarrow- head.org
▪ Adult Survivors’ | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 1551 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. 843-448-3180
▪ Myasthenia Gravis-Myrtle Beach | 1-3 p.m. second Saturday, Lakeside Crossing community Center, 144 Lakeside Crossing Drive, Conway. 843-504-8063 or beverly-w@live.com for information or 843-855-0076 for directions
▪ Recovering couples anonymous | 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays, 48th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach. Call for directions, 843-602-4380 or 843-602-3171
▪ Living with Kidney Disease education | Varying schedule, varying locations in Horry and Georgetown counties. Free. 866-647-9396 or visit www.fresenius kidneycare.com
▪ Mended Hearts | 11:30 a.m. second Monday, Mercy Care, 8216 Devon Court, Myrtle Beach. 843-685-3378 or rmkeilen@gmail.com
▪ Grief | 3-4:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday, meeting room A, Grissom campus, First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. 843-448-4496 to make reservation
▪ La Leche Breastfeeding | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
▪ ARC | 5:30 p.m. June 13, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
▪ Cushing’s | 1 p.m. June 14, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
▪ Stroke | 2 p.m. June 14, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
LORIS/NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
Breastfeeding Basics class | 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 16, Noah’s Ark Baby Shop, 1419 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, $35 includes registration for expecting mother and one support person. 843-582-5478 or vanessanelsonclc@gmail.com to reserve your space.
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, the Center for Counseling and Wellness, 110 Ye Olde Kings Highway, North Myrtle Beach. 843-663-0770
▪ Alzheimer’s Caregiver | 11 a.m. to noon second Tuesday, Loris Library, 4316 Main St. Free and open to the public. 843-655-7192
▪ Parenting of Teens | 6-8 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, the Brunswick County Courthouse, 310 Government Center Drive NE #1, Bolivia, N.C. Free. 910-253-4087 or mmount@cisbrunswick.org to pre-register.
Mom-to-Mom Breastfeeding Connection | 10-11:30 a.m. June 15, North Myrtle Beach Library, 910 First Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach 843-582-5478 or vanessanelsonclc@gmail.com
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This story was originally published June 5, 2016 at 3:03 PM with the headline "Health Briefs."