First published by myhorrynews.com and Waccamaw Publishers in the March 2023 Horry County Health & Wellness Section When Dr. Robert Yacavone began practicing in Horry County, the gastroenterologist noticed that […]
If your turning 45, your family doctor should be recommending that you get a colonoscopy screening. Does that sound a little scary? Trust us, there is nothing to fear. This […]
Living in sunny Myrtle Beach and enjoying all the outdoor activities has its risks if you aren’t taking the proper precautions. Sun exposure can cause skin cancer to develop, often […]
First published on WPDE.com by Connor Ingalls February 28, 2023, 3:11 PM EST HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Dr. Zaher Nuwayhid from Conway Medical Center has spent decades performing weight loss surgeries. […]
So you’ve made the difficult decision to have knee surgery. Maybe it was an easy one or a hard one, but nevertheless, you’ve decided you can’t live with chronic knee […]
As you age, you may notice that your high-impact workout routine may be causing you some pain. If you are looking for a new way to burn calories without the […]
Hip and knee arthritis are leading causes of disability, ultimately resulting in persistent pain and limitations in day-to-day activities for people suffering from these problems. When non-surgical treatments for these […]
Did you know February is National Cancer Prevention Month? The team at CMC Dermatology believes the best way to observe this month is to help patients understand their skin cancer […]
Our hips do an amazing amount of work. These complex joints support the weight of our bodies and allow us to sit, stand, walk, and move our upper legs. When […]
The Dangers of Heart Disease According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men in the United States. It is also one […]
Nature Therapy The healing properties of nature have long been studied. According to Harvard Medical School, the Japanese practice of “forest bathing”, uses nature walks to remain present in the […]
You’ve heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Believe it or not, there’s some truth to this statement along with a multitude of reasons why you’ll […]
Dr. Carrie Connett of CMC Primary Care, Prince Creek, offers her insight to the benefits of participating in Dry January (or any other month of the year!). Dr. Connett shares, […]
Eating healthy can feel daunting sometimes. Where do you begin and how do you make it manageable? Even when you set healthy goals and have the best intentions, it’s easy […]
At Conway Medical Center, the first face most patients see is a volunteer. These welcoming individuals greet visitors and patients and provide instructions for where to go. “When people come […]
Winter-like weather is already here in the Myrtle Beach area and as temperatures continue to drop, it’s important to protect your skin from the colder conditions. Dr. Fabrizio Galimberti with […]
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Over 50 years of service Conway Medical Center’s longest-serving full-time employee, Phyllis Cannon, is celebrating her upcoming retirement after a 50+ year career at CMC. She is the first employee […]
Healthy Holiday Treats The holiday season is a magical time full of tradition, joy, celebrations, and treasured family recipes. It can also be a time where our healthy habits tend […]
Last week it was announced that 15-time major champion Tiger Woods would be withdrawing from his own tournament, the Hero World Challenge, due to plantar fasciitis. It was disappointing news […]
It has many names- herniated disc, bulging disc, slipped disc, or ruptured disc. Whatever you call it, it’s almost sure to cause pain and discomfort. This is a common condition […]
Today Conway Medical Center and the Conway Medical Center Board of Trustees announced that President and Chief Executive Officer, Bret Barr, will be transitioning to a new role on December […]
Deciding which path is right for you Serious Illness Care at CMC gives you, or your loved one, a chance to live life more comfortably. CMC Staff Chaplain, Patricia Douglass […]
Should you go to the Emergency Department, or is this something that could be handled by your primary care provider? The answer to this question can have intense consequences if […]
It seems like the pain will never end. A refreshing night’s sleep is just a dream thanks to your back pain. Even during your workday, the ache continues, making it […]
What is complex regional pain syndrome? According to Stanford Medicine, complex regional pain syndrome, or CRPS, is a severely disabling condition usually affecting the limbs after injury or surgery. Symptoms […]
Fall is upon us, the weather is changing, and sports are in full swing. Before long the changing leaves will be replaced with more frigid temperatures and other opportunities for […]
The America Heart Association recently updated its Life’s Essential 8 to include sleep as one of the key measures for improving and maintaining heart health. Prioritizing sleep is just as […]
Surgery is a major undertaking. If you’ve been told you need surgery, you’re probably a bit anxious. You may not know what to expect. And you’re not sure how to choose […]
It seems almost deceptively simple: the relief of a great night’s sleep. But while others can easily drift away to dreamland, you toss and turn until the early morning. The […]
Ready to get in shape? Good for you! Exercise is one of the keys to maintaining good health. It also reduces your risk of developing diseases such as Type 2 […]
Did you know there are more than 160 medical specialties and subspecialties in the United States? With such an extensive array of disciplines, it’s easy to be confused about what […]
Do you have heart disease? Maybe you are a heart attack survivor. Or perhaps your cardiologist is concerned over another heart condition you may have. In situations such as these, […]
It is true that you can always lower your blood pressure by diet and exercise alone. What about natural remedies? Do they really work? What should my blood pressure be in […]
COVID. Demanding jobs. Juggling family schedules with your own. Lack of sleep. These can all set the stage for stress, which can exacerbate mental health issues, presenting challenges that you have […]
While self-care may be a relatively new concept over the last few decades, doctors have been promoting another kind of self-care for decades, self-breast exams. Regular annual physicals, mammograms, and […]
First published by by Jennifer Abney, Courtney Rowles for WPDE ABC15 News on October 13, 2022. CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — For more than 20 years, ABC15 viewers welcomed Allyson Floyd into […]
When you think of getting your annual mammogram, you may not think of it as a day of entertainment or relaxation. But what if it was? The 3D mammograms given […]
Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early yet some women are less likely than […]
By Bryn Eddy at myhorrynews.com A crew with the City of Conway hung pink pumpkins from the trees at the entrance to Conway Medical Center on Tuesday morning for Breast […]
Know the signs and symptoms of male breast cancer Conversations about breast cancer have become more commonplace than years ago. There is a wealth of information available about detecting and […]
It was an unseasonably warm day in February when CMC Media and PR Specialist, Allyson Floyd was knee deep in another busy workday. One topic covered in the morning meeting […]
Whether you’re ready to get your first screening mammogram or want to know more about follow-up tests after an abnormal finding, learning about breast cancer screening tests can help you […]
Dr. Fabrizio Galimberti saw a need. When he looked at the Grand Strand, Galimberti noticed two challenges: a shortage of dermatologists and a community where people spend many hours on […]
When it comes to your heart, time is muscle. If a person is having a heart attack, it’s important to restore blood flow as quickly as possible. The sooner this […]
Psoriasis can be a frustrating skin condition to live with. Kim Kardashian, a popular social media and television personality, has been candid about her struggles with this common condition. […]
Football season is here and that means more gatherings and a lot more food. Game day spreads are generally a mountain of carbs and a ton of calories filled with […]
Conway Medical Center’s Weight Loss Program has been recognized by the Aetna Institutes of Quality (IOQ). To achieve this status, the center had to meet measures of clinical quality, contract […]
Toddlers and young children are ever exploring and experimenting with new things. The battle to keep objects out of their mouths seems never-ending. Lithium batteries, also known as “button” batteries, […]
After a rigorous review process, CMC has achieved the highly prestigious Baby-Friendly Designation! This is a great accomplishment that required commitment and effort from teams throughout the organization across a […]
Recently, American actor, Ashton Kutcher, revealed his experience with a rare auto-immune condition known as Vasculitis. In a recent episode of Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge, “Two years […]
Most of us assume that you can only get swimmer’s ear in a pool or the ocean and although there is an increased risk of these outer ear infections during […]
When Dr. Farayi Mbuvah moved to the United States from his native Zimbabwe a decade ago, he was surprised to see how many people in the U.S. were prescribed opioids […]
Doctors Near Myrtle Beach Located in the heart of Socastee, just off Highway 544 and 707, our 36,000 square foot, Health Plaza Socastee facility puts patient comfort in the forefront […]
Dr. Simone Maybin of CMC Orthopaedics has been named one of Becker’s Spine Review’s 10 Spine Surgeons Under 45 to Know. Dr. Maybin is an interventional pain management specialist who […]
Pain is something every person will experience at one time or another. Whether it’s something as simple as a paper cut, to more impactful long-term pain one might experience from […]
You are outside working in your yard on a hot, sunny summer’s day when suddenly you feel a tiny sting to your ankle followed by another and then another sting. […]
Keeping up with the information superhighway can be a daunting task. Absorbing too much of the news cycle can leave you feeling overwhelmed or anxious. Alternatively, many individuals have sworn […]
Nosebleeds are super annoying, inconvenient, and sometimes embarrassing, especially since they can happen anytime and anywhere. As we inch closer to fall and subsequently winter, the air will become drier […]
Grief and loss are a common and natural part of our lives, yet we often feel ill-equipped and alone when we are traveling through our grief. While grief is often […]
Conway Medical Center (CMC) has received a $510,000 grant from The Duke Endowment to fund the creation of a Telehealth Team to oversee and schedule telehealth services for the hospital. Over […]
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