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 […]
Womens Health
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 […]
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 […]
CMC Installs New Mamava Lactation Pod in Hospital Lobby
Conway Medical Center (CMC) has installed a new Mamava lactation pod to meet the needs of breastfeeding parents. The pod in the main hospital lobby is available for patients, staff, […]
Should I get the Covid-19 vaccine if I’m pregnant?
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 […]
How to Find a New OB-GYN
4 Things to Help You Narrow Your Search for a New OB-GYN Searching for a new OB-GYN can be a little overwhelming. There are many options out there, but you […]
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 […]
My Partner Has an STD – What Should I Do Next?
It’s not the news you wanted to hear. After being together for six months, your partner tells you that they have genital herpes, one of the most common sexually transmitted […]
CMC Announces Most Popular Baby Names for 2020
A biblical hero tops the list This year 1,430 babies were welcomed into the world at Conway Medical Center. For years, The BirthPlace at CMC has seen a vast majority […]
9 New Specialties Available at CMC Health Plaza South
Conway Medical Center is eager to announce the expansion of their award winning specialty care services to the Socastee area of Myrtle Beach. CMC Health Plaza South is now home […]
10 Tips for Making A Comprehensive Birth Plan
You may have picked the perfect pattern and nursery theme for your little bundle of joy, but have you put that same time and consideration into a birth plan? What Is […]
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 […]
Is an Ultrasound Better Than a Mammogram?
The answer is… …it depends. There are simply far too many variations among women for us to make a blanket statement that one is better than the other. It’s not […]
3D Mammograms Explained: What You Need to Know
Imagine trying to find a white spot on a white background. It would be difficult, right? That’s one of the challenges faced by our radiologists when examining the mammograms of […]
What is Rooming-In and What Are Its Benefits?
There’s nothing like seeing that precious face of your newborn for the first time. But in the past, after baby’s first meet and greet with mom, he or she was […]
CMC Leading the Way in Breast Health
Conway Medical Center’s Center for Breast Health provides unparalleled, comprehensive breast care guided by a deep sense of compassion and respect for the dignity of every patient. We are consistently […]
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 […]
CMC First in SC to Offer New, More Comfortable Mammogram
Conway Medical Center (CMC) is the first hospital in South Carolina to offer the Hologic SmartCurve™ breast stabilization system, which is clinically proven to deliver a more comfortable mammogram without […]
CMC Chosen by BCBS for Excellence in Maternity Care
CONWAY, SC– Conway Medical Center (CMC) was recently designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care by BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina as part of the Blue Distinction […]