Finding Your Perfect Spring Workout
As spring arrives with longer days and warmer temperatures, it presents the perfect opportunity to refresh your fitness routine or begin a new one. Many of us feel motivated to […]
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CMC ranked #1 in SC in Bariatric Surgery and Trauma Care and #1 in Market in Cancer Care
CMC also received multiple national and regional rankings from CareChex® CONWAY, SC (March 11, 2025)— Conway Medical Center (CMC) has been recognized as #1 in South Carolina for Medical Excellence […]
CMC Announces Plans to Add Emergency Department and Expand Services in Socastee
Conway Medical Center (CMC), the premier medical and innovation partner of Coastal Carolina University and Horry-Georgetown Technical College, today announced plans to expand its Health Plaza South campus to include […]
CMC Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award recognizes sustained, high level performance in quality of care Conway Medical Center (CMC) has received the […]
What to Know About Protein Intake
Imagine this: you’re getting back into the gym and you’re feeling good about your workout routine. But when it comes to your diet, you feel lost. At the gym and […]
The Skinny on Dietary Fats
Similar to carbohydrates, dietary fats are not all created equal. Some kinds of fat are healthier than others and it’s important to know which ones to choose and which to […]
Why You Should Give Sober January a Shot
Alcohol’s Place at the Table Alcohol has long had a seat at the table of global culture. Have something to celebrate? Pop a bottle of champagne! Had a tough […]
Orange Juice and the Common Cold
It’s that dreaded time of year again – cold and flu season. As soon as the weather turns and people start spending more time indoors, common colds seem to spread […]
What’s Up Doc? All you Need to Know About Carrots and Vitamin A
Were you told as a kid that eating carrots would improve your vision? Well, it wasn’t actually a trick to get you to eat your veggies! That’s because carrots are […]
Give yourself and your family the gift of time well spent this holiday season
Getting back to basics With the holiday season upon us, we can start to feel overwhelmed by our ever growing to-do lists. Shopping lists, school holiday parties, work parties, […]
CMC offers first ever clinic for student athletes
Published by WMBF News by Teagan Brown on Oct. 4, 2023 at 8:38 PM EDT Conway Medical Center is offering a brand new ‘black and blue’ clinic to all student-athletes, […]
How Can an ENT Doctor Help Me?
Healthy ears, noses, and throats allow us to take in the world around us and communicate what we perceive to others. The ears, nose, and throat are also all connected […]
CMC announce new wellness partnership with the City of Conway
Conway Medical Center and the City of Conway are excited to announce a new agreement to bring physical therapy and wellness services to the Conway Sports and Fitness Center. “We […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Foot and Ankle Pain: What Kind of Doctor Do I Need to See
Your feet and ankles are the foundation of your body, and foot and ankle pain can prevent you from being able to get up, get going, and take part in […]
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 […]
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. 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. 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 […]
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, […]