Conway Medical Center (CMC) is proud to announce the accreditation of and expansion of surgical services available at its new outpatient ambulatory surgery center, CMC Surgical Center South. Conveniently located […]
The Myrtle Beach/Horry County area is fortunate to have some of the best golf courses around. Now imagine you’re teed up and getting ready for the perfect swing… …then suddenly, […]
For millions of Americans who are struggling with obesity, diet and exercise may not be effective enough for them to lose the weight they need. Bariatric (weight loss) surgery can help […]
Spring is upon us and with the return of warmer weather and longer days, we are looking forward to spending more time outside. But those of us who suffer from […]
There is a saying that trust is not a matter of technique, tricks, or tools but of character. The physicians with CMC Primary Care take pride in not only the […]
Dr. Heber Watson grew up in the small town of Hartsville, SC. Although neither of his parents went to college, they stressed the importance of education to their children. All […]
Orthopedic surgeons are vital for helping you get back to the activities you enjoy, whether it’s playing a game of pickup basketball on the weekends or perfecting your golf swing at […]
From a very early age, Dr. Christian Whittington was a worker. He started by tying the lawnmower to the back of his bicycle and hauling it around their neighborhood in […]
As a nurse practitioner who specializes in family medicine and geriatrics for CMC Primary Care, Jonathan Briggs, FNP not only takes care of his aging patients’ medical needs he also […]
Pink eye is a very common illness amongst children and adults seen at CMC Primary Care and CMC Pediatrics. Formally known as conjunctivitis, pink eye occurs when the lining of […]
How health screenings can help you enjoy the ride When you think about your life there are probably many things you want to accomplish, experiences you want to have, places […]
1 in 3 people in the U.S. will develop shingles in their lifetime. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that adults 50 years and older get two doses of the […]
To give and receive love is truly one of the greatest feelings on earth. We know that it makes us feel happy, warm, and content but does that translate to […]
Breaking down traumatic brain injuries On January 8th, Bob Saget, star of “Full House” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” went to bed after performing a comedy set in Florida and […]
Adopting healthy habits can be your best defense against heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. It may seem like this would take a lot of time and effort but there […]
Conway Medical Center is pleased to introduce our Pet Therapy Program. The program aims to relieve stress and anxiety while promoting healing and improving the overall quality of life here […]
No, we don’t have the towering layers of snow that blanket places like New York and Chicago, but Myrtle Beach winters can have their own unique chill to the air which […]
You want to do everything you can to protect your child and keep them healthy, but this can be challenging during this time of year when it seems there are […]
Hypertension is a big word for high blood pressure and it’s the #1 reason for primary care visits. In the beginning, you may not have any noticeable symptoms. CMC Primary […]
Vitamins and minerals are essential in keeping you healthy and are necessary for survival. Most essential vitamins have different jobs to help your body work and grow the way it […]
For the fourth year in a row, the CMC Foundation is sponsoring the Freedom From Smoking series. Their sponsorship means that any participant who takes the class will not have […]
After Friday, January 14, 2022, Conway Medical Center (CMC) will close our drive-through COVID-19 testing option. We will continue to provide testing to symptomatic patients in our CMC provider clinics. […]
Most medical school students may have an idea of which specialty they would like to go into, but few are as certain as Dr. Christian Eccles was. “I knew from […]
For over 33 years, the Conway Medical Center Foundation has tirelessly advocated for the wellbeing of our community. CMC HealthReach programs, funded by the Foundation, focus on programs that offer early […]
Dr. Simone Maybin, an interventional pain management specialist at CMC Orthopaedics, has been named to the 2022 Grand Strand ChangeMakers class. The group of 13 community leaders on the Grand […]
Conway Medical Center has a new way to keep community members moving thanks to robotic-assisted knee surgery. It’s performed using robotic-arm technology that allows your surgeon to precisely perform surgery […]
CONWAY, SC (December 1, 2021)— Conway Medical Center (CMC) has been recognized as #1 in the state for Medical Excellence in Orthopedic Care and Bariatric Surgery by CareChex®, an information service of […]
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) is a simple but effective treatment in which the patient breathes pure oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. The therapy quickly delivers high concentrations of oxygen to […]
If you have diabetes, there are many potential risks you could be faced with at some point. One of those is developing a wound that will not heal on your […]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) awarded Conway Medical Center (CMC) $1,018,448.75 in Connected Care Pilot Program support to provide patient-based video visits, imaging diagnostics, and remote treatment services. These services […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’ve been dealing with back or neck pain, you may be eager to get your scheduled spine surgery to get the relief you are seeking. However, it’s important not […]
Life can be a painful struggle for people living with hip pain. Beyond the constant hurt, it can affect many aspects of your daily routine. Think about the time it […]
If you are on the path to having hip replacement surgery, you may be wondering what life will be like afterward. You can expect your lifestyle to be a lot […]
For hip related pain, there are many surgical options to treat your pain. Total hip replacement including posterior and anterior approaches, hip revision, and hip resurfacing just to name a […]
A patient’s testimonial: Susan Ward When fall eases in and college football begins, there is no one cheering louder than Susan Ward for her South Carolina Gamecocks. The excitement of […]
Yes, chest pain is one of the classic signs of a heart attack, but it’s not the only one. In fact, there are a lot of lesser-known heart attack symptoms […]
Boxer’s fractures are one of the more common and easily diagnosed finger injuries seen by Dr. Erica Umpierrez, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Hand/Upper Extremity specialist with CMC Orthopaedics. Despite the name, […]
The knee is one of the most complex joints in the human body and also one of the most vital for movement. The stresses of daily activities like walking, running, […]
Whether walking, running, standing, or jumping your feet are taking a beating. The inflammation and stiffness caused by bunions can add insult to injury of your already stressed feet. Not […]
In the U.S., one person dies every 36 seconds from cardiovascular (heart) disease. This equates to roughly 1 in every four deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control. As […]
Imagine this: you’re going up for the game-winning shot when you land in an awkward position, injuring your ankle. Or perhaps you’re experiencing pain during your golf swing. These are […]
Dr. Simone Maybin, of CMC Orthopaedics, has been named by the North American Spine Society (NASS) as a 2021 “20 Under 40” honoree in its SpineLine publication. SpineLine debuted its 20 Under 40 […]
Preparing for the birth of your baby can be equal parts joy and stress. No doubt, your to-do list likely grows by the minute (just like your belly). One item […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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