FALSE: Horse dewormer for COVID-19
The fear and uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 global pandemic can sometimes lead people down a dangerous path of experimentation. The resurgence of the virus in the form of the Delta […]
Your Complete Guide to What to Expect After a Knee Replacement Surgery
You’ve said goodbye to the activities you love. Perhaps knee pain has made it impossible for you to go on that daily morning run. Maybe the aches in your joints […]
What Does an Abnormal Mammogram Mean?
When you get the call that you have an abnormal mammogram, your mind moves into panic mode: What if it’s cancer? If it’s cancer, have I caught it early enough? […]
COVID-19 vaccine is FDA approved
On Monday, August 23, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for people age 16 and older. This means the FDA […]
How Long Do You Need Physical Therapy After a Knee Replacement?
Knee replacements are hailed as some of the most successful medical surgeries and innovations of the last 100 years. They are also the most commonly performed elective surgery in the United […]
CMC reinstates visitation restrictions and screenings
Due to the surge of COVID-19 cases in our community, Conway Medical Center will be reinstating patient and visitor screening, limitations on entrances, and restrictions on visitation. As of Tuesday, […]
What to know about the Covid-19 booster shot
There is a lot of talk about a booster shot for COVID-19. The FDA has authorized the vaccine booster for certain people with immune deficiencies and it’s likely they may […]
Getting to Know Dr. Veronica Bandres Urbina
There aren’t many people who can say they did their fellowship training in infectious diseases during a pandemic, but Dr. Veronica Bandres Urbina can. During that fellowship, she faced the […]
‘The more the merrier’: Best friends take on annual mammograms together in Conway
First published by Hannah Oskin for Waccamaw Publishers and myhorrynews.com on August 6, 2021. The Ya-Yas friend group had their annual mammograms at Conway Medical Center’s Imaging Center. Dr. Siena […]
Getting to Know Dr. Micheal Odle
Dr. Michael Odle grew up in the mountains of southern West Virginia. He spent a lot of time outdoors hunting and fishing. His father and grandfathers were hard-working coal miners. […]
8 Asthma Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Imagine this scenario: You’re enjoying a leisurely evening working in your flower garden. As you’re planting seeds, you suddenly have difficulty breathing and start to wheeze and cough. This is […]
A priceless gift for Father’s Day
If you are looking for a last-minute gift for dad, the Conway Medical Center Foundation has a suggestion for you. Forget the tie or another gadget for the grill. Why […]
Getting to Know Dr. Snigdha Sharma
Dr. Snigdha Sharma grew up in India in a family of professionals, surrounded by doctors and engineers. In law school, she always wondered how to cope in a profession defining and […]
Probiotics: Happy Gut, Healthy Life
There are good and bad bacteria in your gut! The foods you eat and chemicals you are exposed to can determine how good or bad your gut health is. Gut […]
How to Find a New OB-GYN
4 Things to Help You Narrow Your Search for a New OB-GYN Searching for a new OB-GYN can be a little overwhelming. There are many options out there, but you […]
How Advanced Robotics Aid Early Lung Cancer Diagnosis
You’ve never smoked a day in your life because you know how damaging it is to your health. So, you don’t have to worry about lung cancer, right? Think again. […]
Does My Child Have a UTI?
Urinary tract infections, also known as UTIs, are pretty common in children. These infections occur when bacteria in their urine causes inflammation in the urinary tract. This can result in […]
Making life easier for you and your ADHD child
Parenting a child with ADHD can be overwhelming and demanding. The challenges and stress can make you question yourself and your abilities at every turn. Although there is no perfect […]
Getting to know Jonathan Briggs FNP
Nurse Practitioner Jonathan Briggs understands adversity. Growing up in northern New Jersey, he was only two years old when his mother died of leukemia. His father remarried when he was […]
5 Important Eating Tips for Senior Adults
It’s always important to have a nutritious diet, but as you age, what’s on your plate becomes even more important. Because conditions such as high blood pressure are more common […]
Maskne: The struggle is real!
The COVID-19 pandemic has made face masks a staple of our everyday wardrobes. Wearing a mask to prevent the spread of the virus has become as crucial as wearing a […]
ADAs: Are you prepared for the worst?
The COVID-19 outbreak has created a climate of uncertainty that has made us all worry about our health and susceptibility to illness. It has reminded us that our own mortality […]
CMC hosting walk-in vaccine clinic Monday, April 19
Conway Medical Center (CMC) will hold an open vaccination clinic with no appointment necessary on Monday, April 19th from 9am-3pm. The walk-in clinic will be at the main campus on Conway […]
Should I have a robotic hysterectomy?
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 […]
Considering Weight Loss Surgery? Read This First
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 […]
My Partner Has an STD – What Should I Do Next?
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 […]
Providing Serious Illness Care in a COVID world
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 […]
Getting to know Dr. Amanda Vuppala
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, […]
CMC receives approval from DHEC for new hospital
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 […]
Conway Medical Center Foundation Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
Conway, SC – Conway Medical Center Foundation has received $6,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed local neighbors in their time of need. CMC Foundation will […]
How to prepare for your COVID vaccine
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 […]
COVID-19 One Year Later
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 […]
Avoid a Heart Attack With These Easy Steps
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 […]
CMC announces Phase 1B vaccination plan
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 […]
Getting to know Dr. Vivek Choksi
Dr. Vivek Choksi always knew he wanted to be a doctor, even though his parents, who are both physicians, actually encouraged him to look into other careers because of the […]
CPR: You can do it!
You’re checking your mail and see your neighbor get out of his car. You wave “hello” and suddenly he falls to the ground. What do you do? This is not […]
What We Know About the New Variants of COVID-19
As viruses spread and evolve, small genetic changes occur. These mutations can result in thousands of variations of the same virus. A year after the Coronavirus has swept across the […]
A Guide to Safely Exercising Before Weight Loss Surgery
You’ve made one of the most important decisions of your life. Weight loss surgery (also referred to as bariatric surgery) will transform the very essence of your everyday activities. It […]
What should my blood pressure be?
Every time you go to your physician’s office, your blood pressure is taken. But what do those two numbers mean and what should your blood pressure be? Medical care providers […]
Is Pandemic Stress Affecting Your Blood Pressure? Follow Our Useful Guidelines
It’s no secret that stress can cause high blood pressure, and 2020 was one of the most stressful years on record. Perhaps one of the things that has made the […]
CMC recommends getting the vaccine even if you’ve had COVID-19
COVID-19 is currently the leading cause of death in the United States. Our country is pushing 23 million cases of infection and more and more people are being diagnosed everyday. […]
Masking and Distancing After Vaccinating
The COVID-19 vaccine is here providing a light at the end of the tunnel for our community, but life as you know it will not change much for the foreseeable […]
CMC Announces Most Popular Baby Names for 2020
A biblical hero tops the list This year 1,430 babies were welcomed into the world at Conway Medical Center. For years, The BirthPlace at CMC has seen a vast majority […]
10 Reasons You Must Have a Primary Care Doctor
Imagine being in unfamiliar territory without your GPS. Or phone. Would you know where to go? Would you know if you reached your destination? Think of your primary care doctor […]
Childhood Obesity: How Your Pediatrician Can Help
Childhood obesity has become a nationwide crisis. The Centers for Disease Control studies indicate that 1 in 5 children of school age is overweight or obese. If your child is […]
Conway Medical Center receives COVID-19 vaccine in first shipment and begins vaccinating employees
Conway Medical Center received 975 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on the morning of Monday, December 14, 2020. Vaccinations of frontline healthcare workers are underway. CMC will follow CDC guidelines […]
Getting to Know David Beck, MD
Dr. David Beck’s mother always told him that he could do anything, except go into medicine. He comes from a medical family. His father and brother are nephrologists, his sister […]
How to Make Your Child Comfortable During a Trip to the Pediatrician
Do you remember the first time you went to the pediatrician? Well, you likely didn’t remember the first time (pediatricians typically see newborns), but it’s likely that you do remember […]
The Most Common Medications for Heart Disease: What You Need to Know
Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans. Every year, 1 in 4 adults die from the illness. If you have heart disease, early intervention is vital to help you […]
9 New Specialties Available at CMC Health Plaza South
Conway Medical Center is eager to announce the expansion of their award winning specialty care services to the Socastee area of Myrtle Beach. CMC Health Plaza South is now home […]
CMC receives grants totaling $1,115,000 from The Duke Endowment
Conway Medical Center (CMC) has received two grants totaling $1,115,000 from The Duke Endowment to fund the expansion of a community network of care for the low-income, uninsured in Horry […]
Three Things You Need to Know About Eating After Weight Loss Surgery
For millions of Americans, weight loss surgery gives them a new lease on life—literally. Weight loss (sometimes called bariatric) surgery can reduce or eliminate risks of developing diabetes or having […]
Getting to Know Dr. Jason Andersen
When it came to choosing his specialty in medicine, there was never any doubt for Dr. Jason Andersen. He went to medical school planning to be an orthopaedic surgeon, and […]
What To Look For In a Primary Care Doctor
Think of your primary care doctor as a trusted guide on a lifelong journey. He or she wants to do much more than help you when you’re sick. Your primary care […]
Getting to know Dr. Simone Maybin
When asked about her life growing up, Dr. Simone Maybin says with a smile that she truly enjoyed moving around a lot. As the daughter of an Air Force officer, […]
What’s the Difference Between Regular Heartburn and GERD?
You know the feeling.Maybe you splurged and decided to have pizza for supper. Maybe you were enjoying a nice glass of red wine with your meal. Perhaps you were getting […]
What Is Spinal Fusion Surgery and How Long Does It Take?
Maybe you’ve been suffering for months with severe, debilitating back pain and your doctor mentions spinal surgery or a spinal fusion for relief. If he or she mentioned fusion, you’re […]
What Is SPECT Imaging and When Would You Need It?
The long-form? It’s Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography. But that’s a mouthful for anyone. We refer to it as SPECT imaging. These scans help us diagnose and monitor the treatment […]
What Is an Angiogram? 7 Things You Need to Know
We understand. It can be scary. When something is wrong with your heart it can be stressful, especially if you’ve been told you need an angiogram procedure. Don’t worry. We’ve got […]
What Causes Ringing In My Ears?
For some, it is a vague hiss that persists throughout the day. For others, it’s an annoying, high-pitched whistle. In certain cases, it may even be a short sound similar […]