Heart Disease Prevention and Doctors
Dr. Mike Odle knows the statistics are dire. Heart disease will affect half of the adults in the U.S. It’s the No. 1 killer of Americans. But Odle also knows […]
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CMC Orthopaedics continues to expand to meet growing demand
When Dr. David Beck arrived at Conway Medical Center’s orthopaedics office in October 2020, the fledgling practice consisted of Beck and two other doctors. Since then, CMC Orthopaedics has added […]
Modifying Your Behavior for Weight Loss
There are many reasons to lose weight, and making the commitment can ultimately improve your overall health and increase your quality of life. But are your behaviors and motivations holding […]
How to Comfort Your Loved One at the End of Life
No two end-of-life experiences are alike. When a loved one enters hospice care, there is a great sense of the unknown for the days, weeks and months ahead. For many, […]
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 […]
Knowing These 7 Signs of Throat Cancer Can Save Your Life
Head and neck cancers are some of the fastest-rising cancers. They account for more than 66,000 cases per year in the U.S. and over 15,000 deaths. That includes cancers of […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Safeguard Your Mental Health After Weight Loss Surgery
There’s plenty of information about the physical transitions you have to undergo after weight loss surgery—eating smaller portions, specialized nutrition, exercise regimens—but how much do you know about the effect […]
Is Affordable Weight Loss Surgery Within Reach? You’ll Be Surprised
Weight Loss Surgery has enabled millions of Americans to live longer lives by dramatically reducing their risk for serious health issues such as diabetes, strokes, and heart disease. With a new […]
Healthy Spring Recipes
Spring has officially sprung and CMC Weight Loss wants you to enjoy all the yumminess of the season with these healthy recipes. Grilled Peach Salsa Asparagus Soup Strawberry & Spinach […]
What can help my IBS?
Your schedule is packed and you have a lot to get done today, but before you can get started, the abdominal pains kick in. Then the diarrhea or constipation. You […]
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 […]
Your First Colonoscopy Is Nothing to Be Scared of
If your turning 45, your family doctor should be recommending that you get a colonoscopy screening. Does that sound a little scary? Trust us, there is nothing to fear. This […]
How Mohs Surgery Works
Living in sunny Myrtle Beach and enjoying all the outdoor activities has its risks if you aren’t taking the proper precautions. Sun exposure can cause skin cancer to develop, often […]
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. […]
Is Knee Replacement Surgery with Advanced Technology right for me?
So you’ve made the difficult decision to have knee surgery. Maybe it was an easy one or a hard one, but nevertheless, you’ve decided you can’t live with chronic knee […]
Swim for Your Heart and Joints
As you age, you may notice that your high-impact workout routine may be causing you some pain. If you are looking for a new way to burn calories without the […]
Do I need Joint Replacement Surgery?
Hip and knee arthritis are leading causes of disability, ultimately resulting in persistent pain and limitations in day-to-day activities for people suffering from these problems. When non-surgical treatments for these […]
Skin Cancer: Are you at risk?
Did you know February is National Cancer Prevention Month? The team at CMC Dermatology believes the best way to observe this month is to help patients understand their skin cancer […]
Hip Bursitis and Hip Pain
Our hips do an amazing amount of work. These complex joints support the weight of our bodies and allow us to sit, stand, walk, and move our upper legs. When […]
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 […]
An Apple a Day…Recipes for Success
You’ve heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Believe it or not, there’s some truth to this statement along with a multitude of reasons why you’ll […]
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, […]
Meal Prep Made Easy
Eating healthy can feel daunting sometimes. Where do you begin and how do you make it manageable? Even when you set healthy goals and have the best intentions, it’s easy […]
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 […]
Foot pain that can keep a Tiger down – Plantar Fasciitis
Last week it was announced that 15-time major champion Tiger Woods would be withdrawing from his own tournament, the Hero World Challenge, due to plantar fasciitis. It was disappointing news […]
How to heal a herniated disc
It has many names- herniated disc, bulging disc, slipped disc, or ruptured disc. Whatever you call it, it’s almost sure to cause pain and discomfort. This is a common condition […]
Serious Illness and Hospice Care at Conway Medical Center
Deciding which path is right for you Serious Illness Care at CMC gives you, or your loved one, a chance to live life more comfortably. CMC Staff Chaplain, Patricia Douglass […]
Always Seek Emergency Medical Care for These Health Issues
Should you go to the Emergency Department, or is this something that could be handled by your primary care provider? The answer to this question can have intense consequences if […]
Can You Relieve Chronic Back Pain Without Surgery?
It seems like the pain will never end. A refreshing night’s sleep is just a dream thanks to your back pain. Even during your workday, the ache continues, making it […]
Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
What is complex regional pain syndrome? According to Stanford Medicine, complex regional pain syndrome, or CRPS, is a severely disabling condition usually affecting the limbs after injury or surgery. Symptoms […]
Common Fall and Winter Injuries
Fall is upon us, the weather is changing, and sports are in full swing. Before long the changing leaves will be replaced with more frigid temperatures and other opportunities for […]
Go to Sleep! It’s healthy for you.
The America Heart Association recently updated its Life’s Essential 8 to include sleep as one of the key measures for improving and maintaining heart health. Prioritizing sleep is just as […]
Do You Have One of These Common Sleep Disorders?
It seems almost deceptively simple: the relief of a great night’s sleep. But while others can easily drift away to dreamland, you toss and turn until the early morning. The […]
The Importance of Breast Self-Awareness
While self-care may be a relatively new concept over the last few decades, doctors have been promoting another kind of self-care for decades, self-breast exams. Regular annual physicals, mammograms, and […]
Former ABC15 anchor shares story of surviving breast cancer, advocates annual mammograms
First published by by Jennifer Abney, Courtney Rowles for WPDE ABC15 News on October 13, 2022. CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — For more than 20 years, ABC15 viewers welcomed Allyson Floyd into […]
Turn your mammogram appointment into a day of fun
When you think of getting your annual mammogram, you may not think of it as a day of entertainment or relaxation. But what if it was? The 3D mammograms given […]
Why some women won’t get their mammograms
Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early yet some women are less likely than […]
Conway hangs pink pumpkins outside CMC for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By Bryn Eddy at myhorrynews.com A crew with the City of Conway hung pink pumpkins from the trees at the entrance to Conway Medical Center on Tuesday morning for Breast […]
Yes, men can get breast cancer
Know the signs and symptoms of male breast cancer Conversations about breast cancer have become more commonplace than years ago. There is a wealth of information available about detecting and […]
Allyson Floyd- A story of early detection and life
It was an unseasonably warm day in February when CMC Media and PR Specialist, Allyson Floyd was knee deep in another busy workday. One topic covered in the morning meeting […]
Understanding Breast Cancer Related Tests
Whether you’re ready to get your first screening mammogram or want to know more about follow-up tests after an abnormal finding, learning about breast cancer screening tests can help you […]
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 […]
10 Healthy Game Day Dishes
Football season is here and that means more gatherings and a lot more food. Game day spreads are generally a mountain of carbs and a ton of calories filled with […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ashton Kutcher reveals diagnosis of rare auto-immune disease
Recently, American actor, Ashton Kutcher, revealed his experience with a rare auto-immune condition known as Vasculitis. In a recent episode of Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge, “Two years […]
Swimmer’s Ear Infections
Most of us assume that you can only get swimmer’s ear in a pool or the ocean and although there is an increased risk of these outer ear infections during […]
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 […]
CMC Orthopaedics physician named one of 10 Spine Surgeons Under 45 to Know
Dr. Simone Maybin of CMC Orthopaedics has been named one of Becker’s Spine Review’s 10 Spine Surgeons Under 45 to Know. Dr. Maybin is an interventional pain management specialist who […]
Chronic Pain- You are not alone
Pain is something every person will experience at one time or another. Whether it’s something as simple as a paper cut, to more impactful long-term pain one might experience from […]
How to treat ant bites
You are outside working in your yard on a hot, sunny summer’s day when suddenly you feel a tiny sting to your ankle followed by another and then another sting. […]
Monkeypox
Keeping up with the information superhighway can be a daunting task. Absorbing too much of the news cycle can leave you feeling overwhelmed or anxious. Alternatively, many individuals have sworn […]
Nosebleeds: Picking apart this common condition
Nosebleeds are super annoying, inconvenient, and sometimes embarrassing, especially since they can happen anytime and anywhere. As we inch closer to fall and subsequently winter, the air will become drier […]
Let the bell ring
How we celebrate healing in CMC Wound Care On any given day at Conway Medical Center, you may hear a bell ring out. It’s not an alarm. It’s a celebration […]
Abscess wounds – A nasty condition
With gross-out videos being all the rage these days on social media, you may have watched a few videos of physicians popping and draining abscesses. But did you know that […]
CMC Wound Care celebrates a decade of care
Written by Charles Perry and first published in My Horry News and Waccamaw Publishers, Inc There’s a moment when a patient’s time at the CMC Center for Wound Healing and […]