CMC events for August 2018

August 2018 Events

Conway Medical Center has a variety of events planned for the month of August including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and more.  All classes and events are held at Conway Medical Center unless noted otherwise.

• American Red Cross Blood Drive –August 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  Held in the CMC Administrative Services Building auditorium. Contact Number- 843-347-8035 
• AARP Smart Driver – August 15, 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Conway Medical Center has joined with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to offer a Smart Driver course. This four-hour refresher course, taught in one four-hour class, is designed specially to meet the needs of drivers 50 years of age or older.  Held at CMC Administrative Services Building auditorium. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. To register call 843-347-8108. 
• BirthPlace Tours are held every Sunday at 2 p.m. and are conducted by dedicated staff; registration is requested if at all possible.  Your family is welcome to attend with you and see firsthand what we have to offer! Contact Number- 843-347-8108

• Breast Cancer Support Group – August 14, 5:30 p.m. held at CMC Outpatient Diagnostic Center, 801 Farrar Dr. Contact Number- 843-234-7309 
• Breastfeeding Classes –  August 7, 7-9 p.m. All classes are held monthly in the Nursing Education classroom located on the second floor in the hospital and are free of charge. Taught by a registered nurse who is also a Lactation Consultant, classes are open to those expecting as well as those who have already delivered their baby. Babies and a partner are welcome to attend! Contact Number- 843-347-8108

• Childbirth Class–  August 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Conway Medical Center holds childbirth classes every month on specific Saturdays. You should begin your childbirth classes during your 7th or 8th month of pregnancy. Class content will include anatomy/physiology, stages of labor, pain management, breathing/relaxation techniques, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn topics.  Contact Number- 843-347-8108
  

• Diabetes Support Group– August 27, 6 p.m. Diabetes and Exercise presented by Terri Winterhalter, RN, CMC Cardiac Rehabilitation. Held in Rehabilitation Services Building in classrooms B and C. Contact Number 843-347-8013 
• Joint Replacement Seminar – August 8, 12 p.m. Join us for a free seminar on the latest advances in joint replacement including the anterior approach to hip replacement.  Fellowship trained surgeons will discuss treatment options as well as answer any questions you may have.  A complimentary lunch will be served. Presented by Dr. Todd Tupis in the CMC Auditorium. Contact Number- 843-347-8108 
• Weight Loss Surgery Seminar – August 9, 7 p.m. Zaher Nuwayhid will be discussing the weight loss surgery procedures available at Conway Medical Center, the personalized care he gives his patients, and other information you will need to make informed decisions about your weight loss journey. An information packet will be provided with a guide on how to proceed. Please call 843-347-8108 to register for this free seminar.