Creating a Healthy Bedtime Routine for Your Child
The summer days of sleeping in and letting the weather decide your daily plans are over. With the school year well underway, getting back into a routine is critical to […]
Pediatric
Diaper Rash: Expert Tips and Remedies for Your Little One
A baby’s skin is delicate and precious which means it’s also susceptible to irritants. Diaper rash occurs in more than half of all babies. While this condition is common, Dr. […]
Your Daughter’s First OB-GYN Visit
As your daughter matures there are various aspects of her health and well-being that you will have to navigate on her journey to adulthood. One crucial aspect is her reproductive […]
Healthy Foods Your Kids Will Love
As parents, we strive to provide our children with the best possible nutrition to support their growth and development. However, it often feels like a challenge to get them excited […]
Quick After-School Snack Recipes to Fuel Growing Minds
The after-school hours can be a critical time for kids, as they need a nutritious boost to refuel their energy and sustain their focus for homework and extracurricular activities. Instead […]
Endometriosis: Often missed in young girls
Many women and adolescents experience cramping during their menstrual cycle, but when the cramps become so painful that you can’t sleep, are having muscle cramps and headaches, or even vomiting […]
Updates to HPV vaccine for Healthy Connections Medicaid Members
HPV Vaccine Update for Healthy Connections Medicaid Members The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced that they are extending coverage of the HPV vaccine. The HPV […]
10 Tips for Water Safety for Kids
Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes the excitement of swimming and splashing around in the pool. Surrounded by beautiful Myrtle Beach, a dip in the ocean […]
Conway surgeon discusses benefits, risks of teen surgery to treat obesity
First published on WPDE.com by Connor Ingalls February 28, 2023, 3:11 PM EST HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Dr. Zaher Nuwayhid from Conway Medical Center has spent decades performing weight loss surgeries. […]
Why are button batteries dangerous?
Toddlers and young children are ever exploring and experimenting with new things. The battle to keep objects out of their mouths seems never-ending. Lithium batteries, also known as “button” batteries, […]
CMC Designated as Baby-Friendly
After a rigorous review process, CMC has achieved the highly prestigious Baby-Friendly Designation! This is a great accomplishment that required commitment and effort from teams throughout the organization across a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Preparing Your Child for Surgery
When you’re young, surgery can be a mysterious, even frightening process. That’s why preparing your child for surgery is so important to ensure a good experience for the entire family. […]
3 Tips for Talking to Children About the Coronavirus
They know something is wrong. Trying to hide the truth from them will only make it worse. When you have young children, there’s a fine line between answering their questions […]
What To Do When Your Breastfed Baby is Refusing the Bottle
I recently had a new mom reach out with a very common problem. She was breastfeeding her baby and bottle feeding him when he was with his grandparents once or […]
Ask a CMC Pediatrician: Can newborns really adjust to a sleep schedule?
Patient question: Can newborns really adjust to a sleep schedule? They seem too young to understand. During the early weeks and months of an infant’s life, the sleep/wake cycle is […]
CMC recognizes Breastfeeding Month & World Breastfeeding Week
Did you know that breast milk provides a child with key nutrients and antibodies that help them fight off illness, develop immunity, and lowers the risk of conditions such as […]