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
Breastfeeding class | 6-8 p.m. Monday, Tidelands Health Conference Center. Free. 843-520-8490
"In the Pink" breast cancer awareness walk | 8:30 a.m. events start, 10 a.m. walk starts, Oct. 1, begins at Waccamaw Medical Park East on U.S. 17 Bypass and winds along the Marsh Walk, Murrells Inlet. $25 before Aug. 29; $30 after. 843-652-8080 or tidelandshealth.org/breastcancerwalk to register.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY
<bullet>7 a.m. Fridays, disciple house, Church of the Resurrection, 8901 U.S. 17 Bypass, Surfside Beach.843-424-9573.
<bullet>6 p.m. Mondays, Low Country Community Church, 4430 Murrells Inlet Road, Murrells Inlet.843-997-9641.
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ Grief | 10:30-noon first and third Wednesday, Burroughs Funeral Home, 3558 Old Kings Highway, Murrells Inlet. Free. 843-979-0304
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▪ Diabetes | 11 a.m. to noon, first Wednesday of every month, Tidelands Community Resource Center, 1101 Highmarket St., Georgetown. Free. 843-520-8599 or krutledge@tidelandshealth.org or 843-520-8576 or lweiss@tidelandshealth.org
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.
▪ 2 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, Langston Baptist Church, 763 S.C. 905, Conway
▪ 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Willbrook Service Center, 160 Willbrook Blvd., Pawleys Island
▪ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, D.R Horton, 4070 Belle Terre BLvd., Myrtle Beach
▪ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Ripley's Aquarium, 1110 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach
▪ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Sept. 6, YMCA of Coastal Carolina, 5000 Claire Chapin Epps Drive, Myrtle Beach
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 9, Waccamaw Community Hospital, 4070 U.S. 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 9, Waccamaw Medical Park South, 4367 Riverwood Drive, Murrells Inlet
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
Sensory Friendly Saturdays | 11 a.m. Sept. 17, Conway Library, 801 Main St., Conway. Sensory friendly movie, arts & crafts, snacks and drinks. 843-283-3033, ace@sos-healthcare.com
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
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 MyGrandStrandHealth.com/Events.
Walk-in screenings | 10 a.m. to 7 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
Look Good Feel Better workshop | 5:45-7:45 p.m. Monday, HealthFinders. 1-800-227-2345 to register.
Seminar: Overactive Bladder | 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, HealthFinders. 843-692-4444
Seminar: Find help at DivorceCare | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 6-Nov. 15, conference room-Grissom campus, First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. For people who are separated or divorced. 843-448-4496 for pre-registration.
Prepared Childbirth course | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 10, Grand Strand Medical Center. $50. 843-692-4444
Sensory Friendly Saturdays | 11 a.m. Sept. 10, Carolina Forest Library, 2250 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach. Sensory friendly movie, arts & crafts, snacks and drinks.843-283-3033, ace@sos-healthcare.com
Infant Care class | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 17, HealthFinders. Free. 843-692-4444
Breastfeeding class |1:30 – 3:30 pm. Sept. 17, HealthFinders. Free. 843-692-4444
Sibling Preparation class for children ages 3-10 | 2-3 p.m. Sept. 18, Grand Strand Medical Center. Free. 843-692-4444
Obstetrics tour | 3:30-4 p.m. Sept. 18, Grand Strand Medical Center. Free.
Grief Workshop | 3-4:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Mercy Care office, 8216 Devon Court, Myrtle Beach. Free. 843-234-6271 or www.mercyhospice.org
Grief Educational workshop | 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 21, meeting room B, Grissom campus, First Presbyterian Church, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. Free, 6 sessions. 843-448-4496 to register.
Infant/Child CPR and First Aid class | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24 , HealthFinders. $15 per person. 843-692-4444
SUPPORT GROUPS
▪ Alcoholics Anonymous meetings | Varying schedule, varying locations on the Grand Strand. 24-hour hotline. 843-445-7119 or visit www.aamyrtlebeach.org
▪ Living with Kidney Disease education | Varying schedule, varying locations in Horry and Georgetown counties. Free. 866-647-9396 or visit www.fresenius kidneycare.com
▪ Overeaters Anonymous, Meetings throughout the Grand Strand. Call for information. 843-222-3416.
▪ 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
Waccamaw Regional Family Caregiver Support | 1-3 p.m. first Friday, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. 843-436-6144
▪ Myasthenia Gravis - Myrtle Beach | 1-3 p.m. second Saturday, AA Health, 4620 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach. 843-504-8063 or 843-997-9119
▪ Recovering couples anonymous | 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays, 48th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach. Call for directions, 843-602-4380 or 843-602-3171
▪ 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
▪ Adult Survivors’ | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 1551 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. 843-448-3180
▪ Transplant | 1:30 p.m. Aug. 29, HealthFinders. 843- 692-4444
LORIS/NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
Hospice Volunteering 101 class | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 10, auxiliary room, the McLeod Seacoast 4000 S.C. 9 E., Little River. Lunch provided. 843-366-2028.
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
▪ NAMI Family | 6-8 p.m. first Thursday, room D, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1100 Eighth Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach. 843-281-0245
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This story was originally published August 26, 2016 at 5:10 PM with the headline "Health Briefs."