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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Imagine being in unfamiliar territory without your GPS. Or phone. Would you know where to go? Would you know if you reached your destination? Think of your primary care doctor […]
Childhood obesity has become a nationwide crisis. The Centers for Disease Control studies indicate that 1 in 5 children of school age is overweight or obese. If your child is […]
Conway Medical Center received 975 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on the morning of Monday, December 14, 2020. Vaccinations of frontline healthcare workers are underway. CMC will follow CDC guidelines […]
Dr. David Beck’s mother always told him that he could do anything, except go into medicine. He comes from a medical family. His father and brother are nephrologists, his sister […]
Do you remember the first time you went to the pediatrician? Well, you likely didn’t remember the first time (pediatricians typically see newborns), but it’s likely that you do remember […]
Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans. Every year, 1 in 4 adults die from the illness. If you have heart disease, early intervention is vital to help you […]
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 Socastee is now home […]
Conway Medical Center (CMC) has received two grants totaling $1,115,000 from The Duke Endowment to fund the expansion of a community network of care for the low-income, uninsured in Horry […]
For millions of Americans, weight loss surgery gives them a new lease on life—literally. Weight loss (sometimes called bariatric) surgery can reduce or eliminate risks of developing diabetes or having […]
Think of your primary care doctor as a trusted guide on a lifelong journey. He or she wants to do much more than help you when you’re sick. Your primary care […]
When asked about her life growing up, Dr. Simone Maybin says with a smile that she truly enjoyed moving around a lot. As the daughter of an Air Force officer, […]
You know the feeling. Maybe you splurged and decided to have pizza for supper. Maybe you were enjoying a nice glass of red wine with your meal. Perhaps you were […]
Maybe you’ve been suffering for months with severe, debilitating back pain and your doctor mentions spinal surgery or a spinal fusion for relief. If he or she mentioned fusion, you’re […]
What is SPECT Imaging? The complicated answer is a Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography. But that’s a mouthful for anyone. We refer to it as SPECT imaging. These scans help […]
We understand. It can be scary. When something is wrong with your heart it can be stressful, especially if you’ve been told you need an angiogram procedure. Don’t worry. We’ve got […]
In this article: Updated Oct. 2024 For some, it is a vague hiss that persists throughout the day. For others, it’s an annoying, high-pitched whistle. In certain cases, it may […]
We understand. It’s easy to forget. Today’s world is incredibly busy—chances are you had to take time off of work to schedule an appointment with your primary care doctor. When […]
The shoulder is one of the most complicated joints in your body. Sadly, you don’t appreciate it until something goes wrong. Even a minor shoulder injury can greatly limit your […]
No one likes to talk about colonoscopies. It’s embarrassing. Not the kind of thing you talk about in front of your coworkers. However, colonoscopies remain one of the best ways […]
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 […]
CMC 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 in treating […]
Conway Medical Center (CMC) filed a Certificate of Need on May 6, 2020, with the Department of Health and Environmental Control to transfer 50-beds to a new hospital facility […]
Dr. Vinod Chaubey has had a busy few months. He and his wife had their first child in May, he moved from Massachusetts, and he started work at CMC Cardiology […]
Conway Medical Center is excited to announce the expansion of CMC’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab services to include Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). With the addition of PCI, patients will have access to […]
Update from Conway Medical Center – Monday, August 3, 2020 Like all of you, we here at CMC are monitoring the situation with Tropical Storm Isaias, which is expected to be […]
An Open Letter to Our Communities Our region is experiencing a health emergency unlike any we’ve seen in our lifetime. Too many people are sick. Too many are dying. We, […]
Has your doctor told you that you have heart problems? Have you had a heart attack or maybe chest pain? If so, a cardiac catheterization procedure may be needed to […]
Starting Monday, July 13, 2020 until Monday, July 27, 2020, Conway Medical Center (CMC) will only perform medically-urgent and emergent surgeries. All elective surgeries will be rescheduled. CMC is taking […]
Effective 6 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2020, CMC will no longer allow visitors for patients in the hospital, with the exception of those patients in end-of-life circumstances, and patients in […]
When you’re young, surgery can be a mysterious, even frightening process. That’s why preparing your child for surgery is so important to ensure a good experience for the entire family. […]
They both take care of your overall health, they both treat chronic diseases and they both interpret medical tests. So what is the difference between doctors who practice internal medicine […]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has awarded Conway Medical Center (CMC) $536,359 to provide telehealth services during the coronavirus pandemic. The money will be used to purchase telecommunications services and […]
The medical staff at Conway Medical Center (CMC) has teamed up with professors at Coastal Carolina University (CCU) to develop a screening test for SARS-CoV-2 (novel coronavirus) infection, which is […]
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