What is a Pressure Ulcer?
A pressure ulcer is an injury to the skin and the tissue below it. It is caused by pressure, rubbing or friction. It happens when a person sits or lies […]
A pressure ulcer is an injury to the skin and the tissue below it. It is caused by pressure, rubbing or friction. It happens when a person sits or lies […]
Conway Medical Center is now offering lymphedema therapy at CMC Physical Therapy. Therapists Kellie Hatchell, Aaron Hardee, and Andrea D’Arienzo have completed an intensive certification program in which they were […]
ACL stands for anterior cruciate ligament, and a sprained or torn ACL is one of the most common knee injuries. You’re most likely to hear about it when it happens […]
Post updated 10/13/2021 with more side effect information Conway Medical Center is a part of the nationwide effort to protect people from COVID-19 by providing vaccinations for all members of […]
More than half of tennis players will be diagnosed with Tennis Elbow at some point, but did you know that people who play tennis make up a very small percentage […]
After having a successful hip replacement, you’re finally back doing the things you love. Golfing, gardening, swimming, shopping, and taking your motorcycle out for a drive. You’re moving and grooving […]
When experiencing spine or neck pain, you may be wondering who to turn to? Both chiropractors and orthopaedic physicians are well versed in providing treatment plans and pain relief […]
If you’ve been dealing with back or neck pain, you may be eager to get your scheduled spine surgery to get the relief you are seeking. However, it’s important not […]
Life can be a painful struggle for people living with hip pain. Beyond the constant hurt, it can affect many aspects of your daily routine. Think about the time it […]
If you are on the path to having hip replacement surgery, you may be wondering what life will be like afterward. You can expect your lifestyle to be a lot […]
For hip related pain, there are many surgical options to treat your pain. Total hip replacement including posterior and anterior approaches, hip revision, and hip resurfacing just to name a […]
A patient’s testimonial: Susan Ward When fall eases in and college football begins, there is no one cheering louder than Susan Ward for her South Carolina Gamecocks. The excitement of […]
In this article: Yes, chest pain is one of the classic signs of a heart attack, but it’s not the only one. There are a lot of lesser-known and […]
Boxer’s fractures are one of the more common and easily diagnosed finger injuries seen by Dr. Erica Umpierrez, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Hand/Upper Extremity specialist with CMC Orthopaedics. Despite the name, […]
The knee is one of the most complex joints in the human body and also one of the most vital for movement. The stresses of daily activities like walking, running, […]
Whether walking, running, standing, or jumping your feet are taking a beating. The inflammation and stiffness caused by bunions can add insult to injury of your already stressed feet. Not […]
In the U.S., one person dies every 36 seconds from cardiovascular (heart) disease. This equates to roughly 1 in every four deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control. As […]
Imagine this: you’re going up for the game-winning shot when you land in an awkward position, injuring your ankle. Or perhaps you’re experiencing pain during your golf swing. These are […]
Dr. Simone Maybin, of CMC Orthopaedics, has been named by the North American Spine Society (NASS) as a 2021 “20 Under 40” honoree in its SpineLine publication. SpineLine debuted its 20 Under 40 […]
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 […]
The fear and uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 global pandemic can sometimes lead people down a dangerous path of experimentation. The resurgence of the virus in the form of the Delta […]
You’ve said goodbye to the activities you love. Perhaps knee pain has made it impossible for you to go on that daily morning run. Maybe the aches in your joints […]
When you get the call that you have an abnormal mammogram, your mind moves into panic mode: What if it’s cancer? If it’s cancer, have I caught it early enough? […]
On Monday, August 23, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for people age 16 and older. This means the FDA […]
Knee replacements are hailed as some of the most successful medical surgeries and innovations of the last 100 years. They are also the most commonly performed elective surgery in the United […]
Due to the surge of COVID-19 cases in our community, Conway Medical Center will be reinstating patient and visitor screening, limitations on entrances, and restrictions on visitation. As of Tuesday, […]
There is a lot of talk about a booster shot for COVID-19. The FDA has authorized the vaccine booster for certain people with immune deficiencies and it’s likely they may […]
There aren’t many people who can say they did their fellowship training in infectious diseases during a pandemic, but Dr. Veronica Bandres Urbina can. During that fellowship, she faced the […]
First published by Hannah Oskin for Waccamaw Publishers and myhorrynews.com on August 6, 2021. The Ya-Yas friend group had their annual mammograms at Conway Medical Center’s Imaging Center. Dr. Siena […]
Dr. Michael Odle grew up in the mountains of southern West Virginia. He spent a lot of time outdoors hunting and fishing. His father and grandfathers were hard-working coal miners. […]
Imagine this scenario: You’re enjoying a leisurely evening working in your flower garden. As you’re planting seeds, you suddenly have difficulty breathing and start to wheeze and cough. This is […]
If you are looking for a last-minute gift for dad, the Conway Medical Center Foundation has a suggestion for you. Forget the tie or another gadget for the grill. Why […]
Dr. Snigdha Sharma grew up in India in a family of professionals, surrounded by doctors and engineers. In law school, she always wondered how to cope in a profession defining and […]
There are good and bad bacteria in your gut! The foods you eat and chemicals you are exposed to can determine how good or bad your gut health is. Gut […]
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 […]
You’ve never smoked a day in your life because you know how damaging it is to your health. So, you don’t have to worry about lung cancer, right? Think again. […]
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 […]
Your feet and ankles are the foundation of your body, and foot and ankle pain can prevent you from being able to get up, get going, and take part in […]
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 […]
Nurse Practitioner Jonathan Briggs understands adversity. Growing up in northern New Jersey, he was only two years old when his mother died of leukemia. His father remarried when he was […]
It’s always important to have a nutritious diet, but as you age, what’s on your plate becomes even more important. Because conditions such as high blood pressure are more common […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has made face masks a staple of our everyday wardrobes. Wearing a mask to prevent the spread of the virus has become as crucial as wearing a […]
The COVID-19 outbreak has created a climate of uncertainty that has made us all worry about our health and susceptibility to illness. It has reminded us that our own mortality […]
Conway Medical Center (CMC) will hold an open vaccination clinic with no appointment necessary on Monday, April 19th from 9am-3pm. The walk-in clinic will be at the main campus on Conway […]
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 […]
Are you considering weight loss surgery, it transforms—and saves—lives. By changing the size of the stomach, this surgery has helped thousands of Americans. These Americans have been unable to achieve […]
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 […]
The residents of Horry County have long depended on Conway Medical Center to provide expert medical care during their sickest and most vulnerable moments. The CMC Serious Illness Care team […]
Even as a child growing up in McBee, SC, Dr. Amanda Vuppala says, “I knew science was in my future. I just didn’t know how.” Her great-grandmother lived with her, […]
Conway Medical Center (CMC) is extremely pleased by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) decision today to approve a Certificate of Need to transfer 50-beds to […]
Conway, SC – Conway Medical Center Foundation has received $6,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed local neighbors in their time of need. CMC Foundation will […]
After you are finally able to schedule your COVID vaccination appointment and you breathe a sigh of relief, you may have a few questions. We reached out to Dr. David […]
At Conway Medical Center, March 17, 2020 changed everything. A patient was admitted that day, suspected of having COVID-19. Just a few days before, South Carolina had its first known […]
We know it’s a terrifying thought: heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, and statistics state that cardiovascular disease claims one life every 36 […]
In accordance with the governor’s announcement today to expand vaccine eligibility to Phase 1B and include those age 55 and up, Conway Medical Center will begin accepting appointment requests for […]
Dr. Vivek Choksi always knew he wanted to be a doctor, even though his parents, who are both physicians, actually encouraged him to look into other careers because of the […]
As viruses spread and evolve, small genetic changes occur. These mutations can result in thousands of variations of the same virus. A year after the Coronavirus has swept across the […]
You’ve made one of the most important decisions of your life. Weight loss surgery (also referred to as bariatric surgery) will transform the very essence of your everyday activities. It […]
Every time you go to your physician’s office, your blood pressure is taken. But what do those two numbers mean and what should your blood pressure be? Medical care providers […]
It’s no secret that stress can cause high blood pressure, and 2020 was one of the most stressful years on record. Perhaps one of the things that has made the […]
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