New Year, New Workout Routine: Tips for Getting Started
As we kick off a new year, many will set fitness goals to get healthier. Whether it’s losing weight, gaining strength, or improving endurance – setting reasonable targets and sticking […]
Step Up Your Game with the Proper Shoe
The right shoe can be the key to success in athletic performance. Whether you’re taking strides toward that gold medal, or stepping into a role as a new parent, your […]
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 […]
Nurturing a Healthy Pregnancy When You’re Plus-Sized
Pregnancy is a beautiful and transformative journey, regardless of your size. While the media might portray a certain image of pregnancy, it’s important to remember that every body is unique […]
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 […]
Soothing Sniffles: How to Help Your Baby Through a Cold
Dr. Stephanie Cobb with CMC Pediatrics in Carolina Forest understands how challenging it can be when your little one catches a cold. Those sniffles and sneezes can make both you […]
Breaking Down Vitamin B
B vitamins are sometimes thought of as ‘energy vitamins’. The B-group, or vitamin B complex, consists of eight different B vitamins. Together these nutrients aid the body in a range […]
Why Are My Legs Cold from the Knee Down?
Are your feet cold too? Do you find yourself puzzled by the persistent chill in your legs from the knee down? While it’s common for your extremities to feel cold […]
Why Cold Weather Can Cause Knee Pain and How to Prevent and Treat It
With temperatures already in the 40s and 50s in Horry County, many of you may be finding yourselves facing an ongoing annoyance- knee pain. Whether you suffer from chronic joint […]
What is Lymphoma?
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, a crucial part of the body’s immune system. The CMC Cancer Center is helping us better understand what lymphoma […]
Common Misconceptions About Newborns
Welcoming a newborn into the world is an exhilarating experience, marked by joy, excitement, and perhaps a touch of anxiety. As parents, caregivers, and well-wishers gather around the tiny bundle […]
Cardio: An Introduction
Cardio workouts can have a ton of positive impacts on your lifestyle. From a healthier heart to improved sleep, getting your regular cardio in is a game changer. But what […]
Winter Blues? Check your Vitamin D Levels
Got a case of the winter blues? If you experience fatigue, bone and joint pain, and changes in mood specifically in the colder winter months, you might be experiencing a […]
Strength Training: An Introduction
More and more evidence from medical studies shows a strong relationship between an individual’s physical strength and their lifespan. This insight sparks the question: Will strength training make me live […]
Low-Impact Exercise: A Joint-Friendly Exercise Approach
Everyone can benefit from exercise, but not all types of exercise are beneficial to everyone. Some forms of exercise can be hard on the body, especially for beginners and individuals […]
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, […]
Long Acting Reversible Contraception Insertion After Delivery: What You Need to Know
For new mothers, the postpartum period can be overwhelming and filled with numerous decisions. One such decision is choosing the right birth control method and when to start it. Long-acting […]
Feeding Your Baby: A Lactation Consultant’s Perspective
As new parents, one of the most important decisions you will make for your child is deciding how to feed them. At Conway Medical Center, we pride ourselves in providing […]
Small Ways to Move More
Small Steps Towards a More Active Lifestyle Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body and your mind. The CDC says regular physical activity can […]
2023 Holiday Gift Guide
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping! Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are here making it the perfect time to load up your cart with Conway Medical Center approved items […]
Expert Tips for Holiday Wellness
The holidays are upon us, bringing joy, festivities, and a fair share of challenges. With the hustle and bustle this time of year brings, we can easily overlook our health […]
5 Simple Healthy Skin Tips from CMC Dermatology
Throughout your life, you’ve been reminded to wear sunscreen when you go out in the sun. You might have even had a grandmother or other adult who stressed the importance […]
Safe Sleep for Babies: Protecting Against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Safe sleep for babies is crucial to ensure the well-being and safety of infants. It involves creating a secure sleeping environment to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome […]
Motion Sickness: A Deep Dive into this Queasy Mystery
The holidays are upon us and it’s that time of year when it seems like we are always on the road or in the air visiting friends and family near […]
Make Your Hospital Stay Feel More like Home
Overnight hospital stays can be draining for patients and their loved ones. Staying in the hospital over the holidays is especially tough on patients and visitors. But there are ways […]
Mastering Baby Sleep: Expert Tips from Ashley Crago, APRN
Parenthood is a beautiful journey filled with precious moments, and one of the most significant challenges parents face is ensuring their baby gets the sleep they need. Sleep is essential […]
Tips for a Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving
For many of us, Thanksgiving means full plates and fuller bellies. For people with diabetes, the holiday can make them full of anxiety. It can be difficult for diabetics to […]
Managing Type I Diabetes When You’re in College
For most young students, college is their first real taste of independence. “College can be overwhelming already”, said Dr. Charles Frost with CMC Primary Care, “but with added diabetes, it […]
Conway Medical Center Receives ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI
Conway Medical Center 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 to […]
The Dizzying Differences Between Motion Sickness and Vertigo
The otolaryngologists at CMC Ear, Nose, and Throat have encountered numerous patients complaining of dizziness and imbalance. Two common conditions that often lead to such complaints are motion sickness and […]
Pancreatic Cancer: An In-depth Look at this Silent Killer
Pancreatic cancer is a serious and often fatal disease that affects the pancreas, an important organ located behind the stomach. With the loss of high-profile individuals like Patrick Swayze, Supreme […]
What’s the Best Treatment for Ragweed Allergy Symptoms?
Sniffling, sneezing, and a sore throat are hallmark signs of an allergy, and ragweed is no stranger to the Myrtle Beach and Horry County area. Ragweed allergy symptoms make you miserable, […]
Quitting smoking benefits your health and your wallet
Over the last 30 years, Dr. David Johnson has noticed fewer people identifying as smokers on new patient questionnaires. That’s the good news. But the bad news is the dangerous […]
Ribbon cutting held for CMC Physical Therapy location at Conway Sports and Fitness Center
Conway Medical Center (CMC) and the City of Conway held a ribbon cutting Wednesday to officially open the new CMC Physical Therapy location inside the Conway Sports and Fitness Center. […]
Diabetes & Exercise
Exercise and physical activity are important for everyone, but especially for people living with diabetes, or who are at risk of developing diabetes. There are an estimated 37 million people […]
The Impact of Chronic Wounds Caused by Diabetes
An estimated 37 million people in the United States are currently living with diabetes. Diabetes-related wounds are a leading cause of limb loss and 10 Americans undergo amputation each hour. […]
Understanding Cesarean Sections: 8 Essential Things to Know
Bringing a new life into the world is an awe-inspiring experience, and for some women, this journey involves a cesarean section, commonly known as a c-section. While vaginal deliveries are […]
Sex After You Give Birth
Becoming a mother is a transformative experience that brings immense joy, love, and of course, changes to your body. As you navigate the beautiful journey of motherhood, it’s natural to […]
Remedies for a Sore Throat: Insights from an ENT Doctor
Sore throats are incredibly common. In fact, most of us will deal with it at least once a year. From spirited screaming for the CCU Chanticleers to catching a viral […]
Horry Co. tax funds $53M expansion for CCU’s CMC Health & Human Performance college
First published by WPDE News 15 and Emma Parkhouse on Mon, October 16th 2023, 5:03 PM EDT Local taxpayer dollars are expanding the future of Horry County and higher education. […]
What is gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes occurs when you develop high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. This is due to hormonal disruptions that interfere with your body’s use of insulin. The sugar remains in your […]
Healthy Fall Activities along the Grand Strand for the Whole Family
As the sweltering heat of summer gives way to the crisp and comfortable days of fall, the Grand Strand offers a plethora of opportunities to engage in healthy and enjoyable […]
What is Chemotherapy?
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a life-altering event, and for many patients, it often involves undergoing chemotherapy as a crucial part of their treatment plan. Chemotherapy is a powerful tool […]
Allyson Floyd Shares- What’s in my treatment bag
For some individuals diagnosed with cancer, your doctor may prescribe chemotherapy drugs as part of your treatment. These drugs are designed to cure, control, or erase cancer symptoms. Chemotherapy […]
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, […]
What are the Stages of Cancer?
Have you recently been diagnosed with cancer? Are you wondering how the stage of the disease is determined? Cancer is a complex diagnosis and staging is one of the preliminary […]
Join the Wicked Crawl for Cancer Fridays in October in Downtown Conway
Join the Wicked Crawl for Cancer every Friday in October in downtown Conway (City of Halloween, SC) to support the CMC Foundation Cancer Care Fund. Dress up in your favorite […]
CMC Orthopaedics teams up with Horry County Schools
This football season, you can find providers from CMC Orthopaedics under the Friday night lights for four area high school football teams. CMC Orthopaedics is the official sports medicine partner […]
CMC Announces New Nursing Residency Program with Vizient/AACN™
Conway Medical Center (CMC) today announced the implementation of a Nurse Residency program based on the Vizient and American Association of Colleges of Nursing (Vizient/AACN) Nurse Residency Program™. The program […]
CMC Mobile Mammography Center makes vital screening more accessible
Some patients are teachers who don’t want to give up a day in the classroom. Others are healthcare workers who would rather be anywhere but a hospital. All of them […]
Weight Loss Surgery? Our Bariatric Surgery Prep Checklist
Embarking on a weight loss journey through bariatric surgery can be life-changing. But it requires careful preparation, with several guidelines you should follow both before and after the procedure. We’ll […]
Embrace Fall with Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
As the leaves change color and a gentle chill fills the air, the arrival of fall brings with it an array of comforting flavors and ingredients. One such ingredient that […]
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 […]
What to Expect When Giving Birth
No matter how many doctors’ visits you’ve had, videos you’ve watched or classes you’ve taken, it’s hard to know exactly what to expect. Every pregnancy and delivery are different and […]
Botox for Spasticity and Cervical Dystonia
There are a variety of innovative treatments for various neuromuscular disorders and among those Botox (botulinum toxin) has emerged as a game-changer for managing spasticity and cervical dystonia. Originally known […]
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 […]
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. […]
What is a Balanced Diet?
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is more important than ever. One of the fundamental aspects of a healthy life is a balanced diet. But what exactly does […]
The Difference between Laryngitis and Hoarseness
Have you ever experienced a sudden change in your voice, leaving you with a raspy or weak tone? If so, you might have found yourself wondering whether you’re dealing with […]
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 […]