A hysterectomy is one of the most common surgeries in the U.S. This surgical procedure involves the removal of the uterus and can sometimes include the ovaries and the fallopian tubes as well. After a hysterectomy, you won’t be able get pregnant and will no longer experience menstrual periods. Do I need a hysterectomy? […]
Weight loss surgery transforms—and saves—lives. By changing the size of the stomach, this surgery has helped thousands of Americans. These Americans have been unable to achieve their weight loss goals through diet and exercise. As a result, it dramatically reduces risks caused by diseases such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. These diseases […]
It’s not the news you wanted to hear. After being together for six months, your partner tells you that they have genital herpes, one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). There are a lot of thoughts flooding your mind. You may experience anger, fear and frustration. Therefore, you’re […]
The residents of Horry County have long depended on Conway Medical Center to provide expert medical care during their sickest and most vulnerable moments. The CMC Serious Illness Care team has always taken that responsibility very seriously as they aid their patients with chronic life-limiting illnesses and debilitating conditions. But the year 2020 brought with […]
Even as a child growing up in McBee, SC, Dr. Amanda Vuppala says, “I knew science was in my future. I just didn’t know how.” Her great-grandmother lived with her, and she says watching her grow old with medical problems and the family support she had likely influenced her career choice. “Something about living there […]
Conway Medical Center (CMC) is extremely pleased by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) decision today to approve a Certificate of Need to transfer 50-beds to a new facility to be built on International Drive in Carolina Forest. CMC Carolina Forest will offer the full range of services to one of […]
After you are finally able to schedule your COVID vaccination appointment and you breathe a sigh of relief, you may have a few questions. We reached out to Dr. David Murphy with CMC Primary Care at Health Plaza South to answer questions about what to expect and how to prepare for your appointment.
At Conway Medical Center, March 17, 2020 changed everything. A patient was admitted that day, suspected of having COVID-19. Just a few days before, South Carolina had its first known case of this virus. After months of preparation and learning, we soon found out that there was still so much more to learn. “We’ve learned […]
We know it’s a terrifying thought: heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, and statistics state that cardiovascular disease claims one life every 36 seconds. Add to the equation that some heart attack symptoms aren’t as obvious as others, and it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed. But you don’t have […]
In accordance with the governor’s announcement today to expand vaccine eligibility to Phase 1B and include those age 55 and up, Conway Medical Center will begin accepting appointment requests for that newly eligible population on Monday, March 8, 2021. At that time, those eligible can go to ConwayMedicalCenter.com to be placed on a waiting list […]
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