It’s about much more than having a slimmer waistline. Bariatric surgery —also called weight-loss surgery—is not merely about appearances. Obesity places you at greater risk for heart disease, diabetes, and […]
The devastating physical effects of COVID-19 are obvious. But have you considered the toll it takes on your mental health? With stay-at-home orders, unemployment, and concerns about infection, is it any […]
Updated April 2025 At first, maybe you barely noticed it—a slight bulge in your abdomen. You may have even been able to “push it back” into place. But then came […]
They know something is wrong. Trying to hide the truth from them will only make it worse. When you have young children, there’s a fine line between answering their questions […]
Conway Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing CMC’s achievements providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an […]
With the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, Conway Medical Center encourages all seniors to take the necessary steps to protect themselves from this virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control […]
Dr. Matthew Young with Atlantic Urology grew up in the small town of Owensboro, Kentucky surrounded by family. His father worked in the local aluminum factory, and his mother worked […]
Effective at 7 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2020, Conway Medical Center (CMC) will restrict hospital visitation to one visitor per patient, and all visitors must be over the age of […]
With coronavirus on the rise in the US, we’re all wondering how we can protect ourselves. There are plenty of things you can do and a multitude of resources available […]
Cynthia Hamilton has always loved her jobs in the healthcare field. Her grandfather had a lot of heart issues and spent a lot of time in the hospital. She remembers […]
Bariatric surgery transforms your life, lowering your risk for diseases and enabling you to participate in the activities you once enjoyed. There’s no question that this procedure saves lives, but […]
What is the Novel Coronavirus? The Novel Coronavirus is a new virus that causes respiratory illness in people and can spread person-to-person. The virus originated in China and has spread […]
Stacey Mott always knew she wanted to help others. Growing up in Conway, her family consistently gave back to the community and stressed community involvement. She was born at the old […]
Conway Medical Center hosts a variety of events monthly including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and much more. The following are the events planned for February 2020. Click […]
When you have problems with your spine, everyday life can become a painful burden. Our orthopedic surgeons have helped hundreds of patients get their lives back through spinal surgery. These […]
For millions of Americans, weight loss surgery means more than a new look—it means a new life. It dramatically reduces the risk of obesity-related health problems such as high blood […]
Conway Medical Center hosts a variety of events monthly including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and much more. The following are the events planned for January 2020. Click […]
By Anjali Patal – WPDE ABC 15 News CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Joyce McIntyre doesn’t technically work at Conway Medical Center, but most days, she’s there bright and early, ready to […]
Conway Medical Center hosts a variety of events monthly including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and much more. The following are the events planned for June 2019. Click here to […]
It’s considered one of the most successful surgeries in modern medicine. The first knee replacement surgery was done in 1968 and since then, the procedure has been extensively refined. The […]
I recently had a new mom reach out with a very common problem. She was breastfeeding her baby and bottle feeding him when he was with his grandparents once or […]
Spend just a few minutes talking with Megan Causey, and her joy for life shines through. It’s clear she loves people and loves talking with them. As a physical therapist, […]
It’s Fall, y’all! This means crisp air, changing colors, falling leaves, and pumpkins! We all know that a favorite fall-time activity is carving pumpkins. However, along with this fun activity […]
Do you constantly pop antacids? Is your heartburn so bad that it keeps you awake at night? Have you had acid reflux for more than 5 years? If you do, […]
Conway Medical Center (CMC) announces the opening of The Pharmacy at CMC, an independently owned and operated outpatient retail pharmacy powered by Proxsys Rx. The Pharmacy at CMC will partner […]
It’s an annual checklist every man and woman should have marked on their calendars: Yearly cancer screenings. However, there’s more to these screenings than meets the eye, and our own […]
Imagine trying to find a white spot on a white background. It would be difficult, right? That’s one of the challenges faced by our radiologists when examining the mammograms of […]
Dr. Najla Itani says she always knew she wanted to be a doctor. Both of her parents are physicians, her father a surgeon and her mother an anesthesiologist who met in […]
Conway Medical Center (CMC) has welcomed its inaugural class of third-year Campbell Medicine students. Eleven students from the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2021 are living, […]
Conway Medical Center is making giant strides toward enhancing its cancer care program through a new affiliation and the upcoming opening of a new state-of-the-art cancer center. Set to open […]
Updated on: 8/30/2023 It’s a good news, bad news situation when it comes to varicose veins. First, the good news: Varicose veins don’t always cause problems. In some cases, they […]
Are you the type of parent who tirelessly cheers for your child from the sidelines? Do you have visions of your son or daughter making that game-winning shot and being […]
Updated July 2025 In this article: The answer is… …it depends. There are simply far too many variations among women for us to make a blanket statement that one is […]
Conway Medical Center hosts a variety of events monthly including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and much more. The following are the events planned for June 2019. Click here to […]
There’s nothing like seeing that precious face of your newborn for the first time. But in the past, after baby’s first meet and greet with mom, he or she was […]
By Janet Morgan – My Horry News first published June 10, 2019 The first floor of the three-story Conway Medical Center Health Plaza South in Socastee is open. The […]
What is Hand Therapy? According to the American Society of Hand Therapists, hand therapy is the art and science of evaluating and treating injuries and conditions related to the […]
Dr. Srinivas Vuppala grew up in Ohio and saw his pediatrician father take care of others, which gave him insight into being what a physician is all about. He says […]
Conway Medical Center hosts a variety of events monthly including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and much more. The following are the events planned for June 2019. Click here to […]
Conway Medical Center (CMC) has received a $1,000,000 grant from The Duke Endowment to assist in the development of a new residency program. The CMC Residency Program will provide medical […]
CONWAY, SC– [May 15, 2019] – Conway Medical Center (CMC) was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2019 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes CMC’s efforts in protecting patients […]
Conway Medical Center hosts a variety of events monthly including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and much more. The following are the events planned for May 2019. Click here to […]
Dr. Gilbertas Rimkus grew up in Lithuania during the time of Russian occupation. He says there was not much in the way of entertainment with strict schooling and no travel […]
Conway, SC – Several local organizations have teamed up to bring Project SEARCH to Horry County beginning on Friday, March 22nd at Conway Medical Center. Project SEARCH is an internationally […]
Conway Medical Center hosts a variety of events monthly including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and much more. The following are the events planned for April 2019. Click here to […]
The CMC Auxiliary is holding an Easter Raffle with all proceeds benefiting Conway Medical Center and the hospital’s community initiatives. Click here to learn more about how we make a […]
When asked why she became a physician when no one else in her family was in the medical field, Dr. Meghan Malone was quick to answer that it all goes […]
Conway Medical Center honored its longest serving full-time employee, Phyllis Cannon, who recently celebrated her 50th anniversary with the hospital. CMC is quickly approaching its 90th anniversary and […]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, but it can often be prevented by making healthier choices and managing heart health […]
Conway Medical Center hosts a variety of events monthly including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and much more. The following are the events planned for March 2019 and […]
SET program now covered by Medicare Conway Medical Center’s Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) program was recently approved for coverage by Medicare. SET is a program for people diagnosed with Peripheral […]
Tanger Outlets Myrtle Beach will donated $35,311.16 to the Conway Medical Center Foundation Mammography Initiative. The money was raised throughout the month of October 2018 as part of the 25th […]
Conway Medical Center hosts a variety of events monthly including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and much more. The following are the events planned for September 2018. Click here to […]
Dr. Zaher Nuwayhid is a general surgeon who also specializes in bariatrics or weight loss surgery, but he did not take the usual route to get there. Dr. Nuwayhid did […]
Dr. James Vest grew up in a large family with six sisters and one brother in a small town in Michigan. Most of his extended family worked in […]
Conway Medical Center Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety in Fall 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade CONWAY, SC – Conway Medical Center (CMC) was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog […]
Conway Medical Center’s Center for Breast Health provides unparalleled, comprehensive breast care guided by a deep sense of compassion and respect for the dignity of every patient. We are consistently […]
For Dr. Scott Mencken and his family, helping others and giving back to the community is a way of life. He and his wife have six children ages 18 down […]
Conway Medical Center hosts a variety of events monthly including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and much more. The following are the events planned for September 2018. Click […]
The Conway Medical Center Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life of all individuals in the Conway Medical Center service area.
The Conway Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program is sponsored by Campbell University and is accredited by the American College of Graduate Medical Education.
CMC is the official orthopedic and sports medicine provider for all Chanticleers athletic programs. We are also CCU’s Premier Medical and Innovation Partner with the CMC College of Health and Human Performance.