The Dangers of Chronic Heartburn
Many people get the occasional heartburn. Usually, it occurs after eating too much, too late at night, or certain types of food. Chronic heartburn is the occurrence of heartburn symptoms […]
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Cologuard: No match for a colonoscopy
First published by myhorrynews.com and Waccamaw Publishers in the March 2023 Horry County Health & Wellness Section You’ve heard the old saying “If it’s too good to be true, it […]
Why the colonoscopy remains the best tool for preventing colon cancer
First published by myhorrynews.com and Waccamaw Publishers in the March 2023 Horry County Health & Wellness Section When Dr. Robert Yacavone began practicing in Horry County, the gastroenterologist noticed that […]
CMC Heart-To-Heart Challenge
The Dangers of Heart Disease According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men in the United States. It is also one […]
Taking Strides Towards Better Health and Wellness
Nature Therapy The healing properties of nature have long been studied. According to Harvard Medical School, the Japanese practice of “forest bathing”, uses nature walks to remain present in the […]
The Health Benefits of Dry January
Dr. Carrie Connett of CMC Primary Care, Prince Creek, offers her insight to the benefits of participating in Dry January (or any other month of the year!). Dr. Connett shares, […]
Healthy Holiday Treats
Healthy Holiday Treats The holiday season is a magical time full of tradition, joy, celebrations, and treasured family recipes. It can also be a time where our healthy habits tend […]
CMC opens new Dermatology office
Dr. Fabrizio Galimberti saw a need. When he looked at the Grand Strand, Galimberti noticed two challenges: a shortage of dermatologists and a community where people spend many hours on […]
Time means muscle at the CMC Cath Lab
When it comes to your heart, time is muscle. If a person is having a heart attack, it’s important to restore blood flow as quickly as possible. The sooner this […]
CMC’s Weight Loss Program achieves Aetna quality designation
Conway Medical Center’s Weight Loss Program has been recognized by the Aetna Institutes of Quality (IOQ). To achieve this status, the center had to meet measures of clinical quality, contract […]
CMC Pain Management Center offers alternatives to opioids
When Dr. Farayi Mbuvah moved to the United States from his native Zimbabwe a decade ago, he was surprised to see how many people in the U.S. were prescribed opioids […]
Health Plaza Socastee: Outstanding patient care
Doctors Near Myrtle Beach Located in the heart of Socastee, just off Highway 544 and 707, our 36,000 square foot, Health Plaza Socastee facility puts patient comfort in the forefront […]
Healthy Eating Habits: Snack Ideas Just in Time for Summer
Summer can be a perfect time for healthy eating habits with promises of fresh fruit, low-fat smoothies, and other treats that are ideal snacks for a day at the beach […]
Sitting too much can shorten your life
We hear it all the time from our doctors and other health experts. “You gotta get up and get moving or else.” Sitting can have many short and long-term effects […]
Getting to Know Dr. Nicholas Mexas
Dr. Nicholas Mexas has a strong sense of adventure. Born and raised in Athens, Greece, he went to college for a couple of years there at a school of public […]
Getting to Know Dr. David Johnson
Throughout his life, Dr. David Johnson has traveled extensively. It started in high school when he spent months playing soccer all over Europe on a travel team. It continued just […]
Does Insurance Cover Weight Loss Surgery? Take Our Quiz
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 […]
Getting to Know Dr. Heber Watson, III, DO
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 […]
Getting to Know Dr. Christian Whittington
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 […]
10 Useful Tips for Dressing Your Newborn for Myrtle Beach Winters
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 […]
Don’t Overlook These 4 Important Cold Symptoms in Your Child
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 […]
Getting to Know Dr. Christian Eccles
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 […]
CareChex® Ranks Conway Medical Center #1 in SC for Medical Excellence in Orthopedic Care and Bariatric 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 […]
Getting to Know Dr. Donovan Johnson
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 […]
Getting to Know Dr. Daniel Reid
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Conway Medical Center Recognized for Excellence with ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
CMC provides necessary care, resources to patients with heart attack symptoms The American College of Cardiology has recognized Conway Medical Center (CMC) for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating […]
CMC Announces New Hospital in Carolina Forest
Conway Medical Center (CMC) filed a Certificate of Need on May 6, 2020, with the Department of Health and Environmental Control to transfer 50-beds to a new hospital facility […]
Stand With Us
An Open Letter to Our Communities Our region is experiencing a health emergency unlike any we’ve seen in our lifetime. Too many people are sick. Too many are dying. We, […]
Conway Medical Center Awarded More Than $500,000 from FCC for COVID-19 Telehealth Program
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has awarded Conway Medical Center (CMC) $536,359 to provide telehealth services during the coronavirus pandemic. The money will be used to purchase telecommunications services and […]
CMC Announces 2020 Palmetto Gold Award Winners
Conway Medical Center is honored to announce that Cathy Gouveia, RN and Dody Martin, BSN were selected to receive the 2020 Palmetto Gold Award. The Palmetto Gold Nurse Recognition program […]
CMC Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade – 4th ‘A’ in a Row
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 […]
Getting to know Dr. Matthew Young
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 […]
CMC reducing the need for opioids after joint replacement surgery
Orthopedic surgeons wielding their scalpels and laparoscopic tools during life changing surgeries understand all too well that pain is an unavoidable part of the healing process. Yet the current opioid […]
Getting to know Cynthia Hamilton, NP
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 […]
Robot surgery giving Grand Strand hernia patients more options, quicker recovery times
By Conner Ingalls- WPDE ABC 15 News FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) – Bob Peddycord is, unfortunately, no stranger to hernias. He had his first surgery to repair one in the 1980’s. […]
Getting to know Megan Causey, PT
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, […]
Getting to know Dr. Najla Itani
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 To Open CMC Cancer Center Affiliated With Duke Health
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 […]
Getting to know Dr. Srinivas Vuppala
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 […]
Getting to know Dr. Justin Pandoo
When he’s playing hockey, Dr. Justin Pandoo is the goalie responsible for protecting the goal and stopping the puck. As an internal medicine physician, he is responsible for protecting his […]
Getting to know Dr. Gilbertas Rimkus
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 […]
Getting to know Dr. Meghan Malone
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 […]
Getting to know Dr. Zaher Nuwayhid
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 […]
Conway Medical Center Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety
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 […]
Getting to know Dr. Scott Mencken
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 […]
Getting to know Dr. Tyler Noble
Dr. Tyler Noble is a man of many talents. From woodworking and designing flight simulation hardware to having his pilot’s license and composing and performing music, Dr. Noble finds many […]
A Healthier Choice: Dr. Praveen Vemuri specializing in Epilepsy & Neurology
CMC welcomes Dr. Praveen Vemuri Praveen Vemuri, MD is a board certified Neurologist fellowship-trained in Neurophysiology and Epilepsy. After receiving his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from Andhra Medical […]
Provider Spotlight: Dr. Paul Sasser
Dr. Paul Sasser’s ties to Conway run very deep. He comes from well-known and respected families in Horry County. His grandfather on his father’s side was a physician in Conway, […]