Conway Medical Center is honored to announce that Cathy Gouveia, RN and Dody Martin, BSN were selected to receive the 2020 Palmetto Gold Award. The Palmetto Gold Nurse Recognition program was developed in 2002 to recognize Registered Nurses in the state of South Carolina who exemplify excellence in nursing practice and commitment to the nursing […]
Home for Dr. Scott Ross growing up was a small coal-mining town in southwestern Pennsylvania. His parents had lived in that town for their entire lives. He was the first in his family to go into medicine, inspired by the example of two family doctors he had growing up. His interest in medicine was furthered […]
The last several months have been unprecedented times for our nation’s healthcare system. The COVID-19 global pandemic has led to changes in many hospitals, like restricted visitor policies and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements. What has not changed at Conway Medical Center is our commitment to the safety of our patients and staff. From […]
It’s about much more than having a slimmer waistline. Bariatric surgery —also called weight-loss surgery—is not merely about appearances. Obesity places you at greater risk for heart disease, diabetes, and several other serious health problems. We want the best for you. That means living a healthier life. For many, diet and exercise are simply not […]
The devastating physical effects of COVID-19 are obvious. But have you considered the toll it takes on your mental health? With stay-at-home orders, unemployment, and concerns about infection, is it any wonder that so many Americans have more depression and anxiety during this challenging time? This period of heightened stress can dramatically affect your mental health. […]
At first, maybe you barely noticed it—a slight bulge in your abdomen. You may have even been able to “push it back” into place. But then came the dull ache and feeling of pressure on the area. Suddenly, a sharp pain. These are some of the typical symptoms of a hernia, which is a common […]
They know something is wrong. Trying to hide the truth from them will only make it worse. When you have young children, there’s a fine line between answering their questions about COVID-19 and overwhelming them with too much information. Finding balance is the key to keeping them calm and secure. If you have young children, […]
Conway Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing CMC’s achievements providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The Safety Grade is a letter grade assigned to all general hospitals across the […]
With the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, Conway Medical Center encourages all seniors to take the necessary steps to protect themselves from this virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older adults, ages 65 and older, are at higher risk for severe illness. Having an underlying medical condition, like high blood pressure, diabetes, […]
Dr. Matthew Young with Atlantic Urology grew up in the small town of Owensboro, Kentucky surrounded by family. His father worked in the local aluminum factory, and his mother worked several jobs as an educator at a school and teaching fitness. He was the first in his family to go into medicine, though he knew from […]
Effective at 7 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2020, Conway Medical Center (CMC) will restrict hospital visitation to one visitor per patient, and all visitors must be over the age of 12. This includes patients in the Emergency Department and The Birthplace. The patient’s healthcare team will work with families in special circumstances, such as a critically ill […]
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to have your own personal coach or cheerleader— someone to help you live a more active and healthy life, and make it a priority? In many ways, this is what CMC Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs do for people recovering from certain heart and lung related […]
With coronavirus on the rise in the US, we’re all wondering how we can protect ourselves. There are plenty of things you can do and a multitude of resources available to explain them, but experts agree that washing your hands is your first and most effective line of defense. Sounds easy, right? Not as easy […]
Orthopedic surgeons wielding their scalpels and laparoscopic tools during life changing surgeries understand all too well that pain is an unavoidable part of the healing process. Yet the current opioid crisis has influenced the orthopedics team at CMC to reevaluate their standard treatments and prescribing practices and implement new best practices for the safety and […]
Cynthia Hamilton has always loved her jobs in the healthcare field. Her grandfather had a lot of heart issues and spent a lot of time in the hospital. She remembers going and visiting him there as a child and believes that’s when she fell in love with nursing. She worked the first ten years of […]
Bariatric surgery transforms your life, lowering your risk for diseases and enabling you to participate in the activities you once enjoyed. There’s no question that this procedure saves lives, but there are several things you must remember in order to have a healthy and complete bariatric surgery recovery from the procedure. One of the most […]
What is the Novel Coronavirus? The Novel Coronavirus is a new virus that causes respiratory illness in people and can spread person-to-person. The virus originated in China and has spread to the United States and other parts of the world. The World Health Organization has declared this coronavirus a global public health emergency. Symptoms Coronovirus […]
Stacey Mott always knew she wanted to help others. Growing up in Conway, her family consistently gave back to the community and stressed community involvement. She was born at the old Conway Hospital, and worked as a candy striper as a teenager at the current Conway Medical Center facility. She knew she wanted to go into […]
Conway Medical Center hosts a variety of events monthly including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and much more. The following are the events planned for February 2020. Click here to learn more and to register for specific events. AARP Smart Driver – February 5, 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Conway Medical Center has joined […]
When you have problems with your spine, everyday life can become a painful burden. Our orthopedic surgeons have helped hundreds of patients get their lives back through spinal surgery. These operations require treating the delicate spaces between your vertebrae and the tiny nerves that comprise your spinal column. (If you’d like a refresher on the […]
For millions of Americans, weight loss surgery means more than a new look—it means a new life. It dramatically reduces the risk of obesity-related health problems such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes. Weight loss surgery is also referred to as bariatric surgery. But do I qualify for weight loss surgery, […]
Conway Medical Center hosts a variety of events monthly including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and much more. The following are the events planned for January 2020. Click here to learn more and to register for specific events. BirthPlace Tours are held every Sunday at 2 p.m. and are conducted by dedicated staff; registration […]
By Anjali Patal – WPDE ABC 15 News CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Joyce McIntyre doesn’t technically work at Conway Medical Center, but most days, she’s there bright and early, ready to swaddle, snuggle and cuddle. “If they call me on emergency, I’d be right here,” McIntyre said. She’s a cuddler. She helps nurses in the newborn […]
By Conner Ingalls- WPDE ABC 15 News FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) – Bob Peddycord is, unfortunately, no stranger to hernias. He had his first surgery to repair one in the 1980’s. “Just to tell it like it is, that’s probably the most lengthy, painful recovery time that I’ve ever had after any surgery,” Peddycord said. “Had […]
Conway Medical Center hosts a variety of events monthly including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and much more. The following are the events planned for June 2019. Click here to learn more and to register for specific events. BirthPlace Tours are held every Sunday at 2 p.m. and are conducted by dedicated staff; registration is […]
It’s considered one of the most successful surgeries in modern medicine. The first knee replacement surgery was done in 1968 and since then, the procedure has been extensively refined. The latest state-of-the-art technology has made it one of the most common surgeries performed by an orthopedic specialist in the United States. Perhaps you’ve heard of […]
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 twice a week. Suddenly, her 2-month-old started refusing the bottle. She tried changing the type of bottle but that didn’t work out so she needed […]
Spend just a few minutes talking with Megan Causey, and her joy for life shines through. It’s clear she loves people and loves talking with them. As a physical therapist, she says getting to know her patients is her favorite part of her job at Conway Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Services. “Every hour is a different […]
It’s Fall, y’all! This means crisp air, changing colors, falling leaves, and pumpkins! We all know that a favorite fall-time activity is carving pumpkins. However, along with this fun activity can come serious hand injuries, such as tendon and nerve lacerations. These injuries most often require surgical intervention, several weeks of Occupational and Hand Therapy, […]
Do you constantly pop antacids? Is your heartburn so bad that it keeps you awake at night? Have you had acid reflux for more than 5 years? If you do, you should speak with your doctor. You could have a condition called Barrett’s esophagus, a condition puts you at greater risk for esophageal cancer. Your […]
Conway Medical Center (CMC) announces the opening of The Pharmacy at CMC, an independently owned and operated outpatient retail pharmacy powered by Proxsys Rx. The Pharmacy at CMC will partner with the hospital to enhance the quality of transitional patient care by providing a broad range of benefits including bedside pharmacy counseling and follow-up pharmacy […]
It’s an annual checklist every man and woman should have marked on their calendars: Yearly cancer screenings. However, there’s more to these screenings than meets the eye, and our own Dr. Najla Itani will take you through the process, providing useful information to help you get the most out of your visit. Dr. Itani is […]
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 an issue of breast ultrasound vs. mammogram. It’s an issue of what is the right type of care for you. A breast ultrasound is generally […]
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 women with dense breasts. The stakes are high: That white spot could be an indicator of breast cancer, and the sooner breast cancer is detected, […]
Dr. Najla Itani says she always knew she wanted to be a doctor. Both of her parents are physicians, her father a surgeon and her mother an anesthesiologist who met in an operating room. She was born in Saudi Arabia to her Lebanese parents who had been recruited there to work on an American compound. Since […]
Conway Medical Center (CMC) has welcomed its inaugural class of third-year Campbell Medicine students. Eleven students from the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2021 are living, learning and serving at CMC in Conway, SC over the next two years. The affiliation between the School of Medicine and Conway Medical Center has […]
Conway Medical Center is making giant strides toward enhancing its cancer care program through a new affiliation and the upcoming opening of a new state-of-the-art cancer center. Set to open September 16, 2019, the CMC Cancer Center will include infusion services for patients in need of chemotherapy, intravenous medications and other blood products. Equipped to […]
Updated on: 8/30/2023 It’s a good news, bad news situation when it comes to varicose veins. First, the good news: Varicose veins don’t always cause problems. In some cases, they can be resolved with simple lifestyle changes. This is a crucial part of varicose vein prevention. Now, the bad news: Varicose veins are unsightly—perhaps even […]
Are you the type of parent who tirelessly cheers for your child from the sidelines? Do you have visions of your son or daughter making that game-winning shot and being paraded around the field on the shoulders of their teammates? But there’s another side to this story. You’re probably also the type of parent who […]
Conway Medical Center hosts a variety of events monthly including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and much more. The following are the events planned for June 2019. Click here to learn more and to register for specific events. BirthPlace Tours are held every Sunday at 2 p.m. and are conducted by dedicated staff; registration is […]
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 whisked away to the nursery. For generations, the baby spent a lot of time with the hospital’s nursing staff, and the infant’s primary care was […]
By Janet Morgan – My Horry News first published June 10, 2019 The first floor of the three-story Conway Medical Center Health Plaza South in Socastee is open. The 36,000 square foot facility is for pediatric and primary care practices. “So you might ask why did you build a three-story building,” said Bret Barr, […]
What is Hand Therapy? According to the American Society of Hand Therapists, hand therapy is the art and science of evaluating and treating injuries and conditions related to the upper extremity, including the shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand. Through the use of a variety of treatment approaches and modalities, hand therapists are […]
Dr. Srinivas Vuppala grew up in Ohio and saw his pediatrician father take care of others, which gave him insight into being what a physician is all about. He says when they were out in public, his father’s young patients would run up to his father and give him a big hug. He says in […]
Conway Medical Center hosts a variety of events monthly including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and much more. The following are the events planned for June 2019. Click here to learn more and to register for specific events. American Red Cross Blood Drives –June 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Held in the CMC Administrative Services Building […]
Conway Medical Center (CMC) has received a $1,000,000 grant from The Duke Endowment to assist in the development of a new residency program. The CMC Residency Program will provide medical training to 37 residents who have selected careers in family medicine and transitional year (those who wish to specialize). The program is in partnership with […]
CONWAY, SC– [May 15, 2019] – Conway Medical Center (CMC) was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2019 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes CMC’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization committed to improving health care quality and safety for consumers […]
Conway Medical Center hosts a variety of events monthly including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and much more. The following are the events planned for May 2019. Click here to learn more and to register for specific events. American Red Cross Blood Drives –May 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Held in the CMC Administrative Services Building […]
Dr. Gilbertas Rimkus grew up in Lithuania during the time of Russian occupation. He says there was not much in the way of entertainment with strict schooling and no travel abroad. That changed completely in 1991, when Lithuania became independent, and suddenly the whole world opened up to him. He was able to go to […]
Conway, SC – Several local organizations have teamed up to bring Project SEARCH to Horry County beginning on Friday, March 22nd at Conway Medical Center. Project SEARCH is an internationally recognized employment training program for adults with intellectual disabilities. On Friday, 20 applicants will participate in a skills assessment to determine the 10 participants for […]
Conway Medical Center hosts a variety of events monthly including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and much more. The following are the events planned for April 2019. Click here to learn more and to register for specific events. AARP Smart Driver – April 17, 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Conway Medical Center has joined with […]
The CMC Auxiliary is holding an Easter Raffle with all proceeds benefiting Conway Medical Center and the hospital’s community initiatives. Click here to learn more about how we make a difference in the community. The gift basket is available for viewing in the CMC Gift Shop. Purchase tickets to win this Easter basket. 1 Ticket […]
When asked why she became a physician when no one else in her family was in the medical field, Dr. Meghan Malone was quick to answer that it all goes back to her grandfather. She was the youngest of four children. When her mother went back to work after she was born, Dr. Malone’s grandfather […]
Conway Medical Center honored its longest serving full-time employee, Phyllis Cannon, who recently celebrated her 50th anniversary with the hospital. CMC is quickly approaching its 90th anniversary and Phyllis has worked for the organization for more than half of those years. She is the first employee in the history of the organization to […]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, but it can often be prevented by making healthier choices and managing heart health conditions. Conway Medical Center (CMC) believes it is important to know your personal risks for heart disease. During this American Heart Month, CMC wants you […]
Conway Medical Center hosts a variety of events monthly including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and much more. The following are the events planned for March 2019 and are held at CMC unless noted otherwise. Click here to learn more and to register for specific events. BirthPlace Tours are held every Sunday at 2 p.m. […]
SET program now covered by Medicare Conway Medical Center’s Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) program was recently approved for coverage by Medicare. SET is a program for people diagnosed with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and who have claudication pain. This type of pain typically occurs while walking because of blockages in the peripheral arteries in the […]
Tanger Outlets Myrtle Beach will donated $35,311.16 to the Conway Medical Center Foundation Mammography Initiative. The money was raised throughout the month of October 2018 as part of the 25th annual Tanger PINK Campaign. Shoppers who purchased a Shop Pink Card could use that card to receive additional savings on the best brand name and […]
Conway Medical Center hosts a variety of events monthly including blood drives, CMC auxiliary events, educational seminars, and much more. The following are the events planned for September 2018. Click here to learn more and to register for specific events. American Red Cross Blood Drives –February 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Held in the CMC Administrative Services Building […]
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