As a child, Dr. Donovan Johnson and his brothers found a photograph in a family photo album of a small, frail newborn. His brothers were laughing and asking who it was. Dr. Johnson’s mother said about the 1 pound 7 ounce baby, “Donovan, that was you. The doctors at Birmingham Children’s Hospital at the time, […]
Dr. Daniel Reid says working with his grandfather in construction as a young man is what led him into becoming an orthopedic surgeon. “Orthopedics is a very hands-on surgical specialty. You’re working with tools. You’re working with power instruments, but there’s also a delicate nature to it. Doing carpentry and building things as a child, […]
Conway Medical Center has received pediatric vaccine doses of the Pfizer vaccine and is prepared to administer them to 5-11 year olds under the guidelines of the CDC and DHEC. At this time, CMC has received 300 pediatric vaccine doses, so supplies are somewhat limited. A pediatric vaccine clinic will be held at CMC Health […]
A pressure ulcer is an injury to the skin and the tissue below it. It is caused by pressure, rubbing or friction. It happens when a person sits or lies down for a long time without moving. Pressure ulcers form when the skin is pressed against a bone. Pressure ulcers can cause pain and scaring. […]
Conway Medical Center is now offering lymphedema therapy at CMC Physical Therapy. Therapists Kellie Hatchell, Aaron Hardee, and Andrea D’Arienzo have completed an intensive certification program in which they were trained in complete decongestive therapy which includes a combination of manual lymph drainage, skin care, compression bandaging, and exercises to reduce lymphedema-related swelling. Lymphedema affects […]
ACL stands for anterior cruciate ligament, and a sprained or torn ACL is one of the most common knee injuries. You’re most likely to hear about it when it happens to a star athlete. However, the truth is that anyone who plays sports like soccer, basketball or football is much more likely to have an […]
Post updated 10/13/2021 with more side effect information Conway Medical Center is a part of the nationwide effort to protect people from COVID-19 by providing vaccinations for all members of our community. Our frontline hospital employees continue to help those affected by this disease as COVID-19 cases increase throughout our area. Vaccinations remain one of […]
More than half of tennis players will be diagnosed with Tennis Elbow at some point, but did you know that people who play tennis make up a very small percentage of all reported cases? That’s right. A majority of the patients treated by Dr. Erica Umpierrez, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Hand/Upper Extremity specialist with CMC Orthopaedics, […]
After having a successful hip replacement, you’re finally back doing the things you love. Golfing, gardening, swimming, shopping, and taking your motorcycle out for a drive. You’re moving and grooving but for how long? If you are wondering how long your new hip will last, rest easy. Some studies show that hip replacements can last […]
When experiencing spine or neck pain, you may be wondering who to turn to? Both chiropractors and orthopaedic physicians are well versed in providing treatment plans and pain relief to patients, however, their approach and capabilities vary and should be considered carefully. There are many factors such as the type of injury, longevity […]
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