Dr. Zaher Nuwayhid is a general surgeon who also specializes in bariatrics or weight loss surgery, but he did not take the usual route to get there. Dr. Nuwayhid did not start off his medical career as a doctor. He started as a nurse. His interest in medicine came from one major event in his […]
Dr. James Vest grew up in a large family with six sisters and one brother in a small town in Michigan. Most of his extended family worked in the auto industry. He says with eight children, they didn’t take many vacations but enjoyed being together and there was always lots of activity in […]
Talk about a busy week! Last year, Dr. Alexandria Lee graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Doctorate in Audiology, got married the next day, and moved to Conway to work at Conway Physicians Group Carolina Bays ENT the following week. Her energy and enthusiasm extend into the rest of her life as […]
Conway Medical Center Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety in Fall 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade CONWAY, SC – Conway Medical Center (CMC) was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes CMC’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United […]
Conway Medical Center’s Center for Breast Health provides unparalleled, comprehensive breast care guided by a deep sense of compassion and respect for the dignity of every patient. We are consistently recognized as a leader in breast health for utilizing the latest in imaging technology while offering women a more comfortable experience. 1 in 8 women […]
For Dr. Scott Mencken and his family, helping others and giving back to the community is a way of life. He and his wife have six children ages 18 down to 4. As a family, they recently delivered sandbags and helped families move their belongings to safety during the flooding, as well as served food […]
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. 18th Annual Walk to Remember – October 14, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. CMC and […]
Conway Medical Center resumed all services on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, including outpatient services and planned elective surgeries. CMC remained open to deliver emergency medical services to over 550 people as well as obstetric care to over 50 laboring and expectant mothers during Hurricane Florence. Over 300 staff members and 30 physicians remained in-house to […]
CONWAY, SC– September 16, 2018- 4:30 pm Due to the impacts from Hurricane Florence, Conway Medical Center (CMC) announces the following: Conway Medical Center and our Emergency Department is open and accepting patients. Conway Physicians Group (CPG) Offices – Will reopen Monday, September 17th at Noon. Outpatient Locations – The Diagnostic Imaging Center, Cardiac Rehab, […]
CONWAY, SC– Conway Medical Center (CMC) is excited to now be one of only two Duke Health Affiliates in Heart in South Carolina and the only in the region. This affiliation provides our team with access to Duke Heart Center’s experience and expertise to enhance CMC’s heart care services in our community. The Duke Heart […]
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. September 2018 (All classes and events are held at Conway Medical Center unless noted otherwise) […]
By Audrey Biesk, WMBF Reporter HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Horry County ranks number one in South Carolina for opioid deaths. The staggering statistic led Conway Medical Center to host its first opioid awareness event. In partnership with the Horry County Coroner’s Office, the Grand Rounds program called “Global to Local: Opiates in our Town” […]
Today is World Mosquito Day. Mosquitoes are more than just an annoying pest we swat away. They cause more death and sickness than any other animal on earth. Mosquito bites can be swollen and itchy and can become infected if you scratch them. For some people, these bites cause bad reactions that require medical attention. […]
PRESS RELEASE COASTAL CAROLINAS HEALTH ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBER HOSPITAL WILMINGTON, N.C. – August 17, 2018 – Coastal Carolinas Health Alliance (CCHA) is pleased to announce that Conway Medical Center (CMC), a nonprofit medical center servicing Conway, South Carolina, and its surrounding communities, has joined its network of twelve member and affiliate hospitals throughout southeastern […]
Conway Medical Center will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross this Friday, August 17 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the CMC Administrative Services Building auditorium. You can schedule an appointment by either visiting www.redcrossblood.org or through your smartphone using The Red Cross Blood App. Walk-ins are always welcome but those with an […]
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 […]
Did you know that breast milk provides a child with key nutrients and antibodies that help them fight off illness, develop immunity, and lowers the risk of conditions such as ear infections, asthma and intestinal problems like diarrhea? That’s right! At Conway Medical Center, we recommend exclusive breastfeeding without the use of infant formula or […]
Dr. Paul Sasser’s ties to Conway run very deep. He comes from well-known and respected families in Horry County. His grandfather on his father’s side was a physician in Conway, while his maternal grandfather was Reuben Long, the solicitor. His father was the head football coach at Conway High School who went on to coach […]
Conway, SC: Conway Medical Center is one of four recipients of the MultiPlan, Inc. 2018 Rural Health Outreach Grant. This grant will help fund the mobile 3D mammography program for patients in Horry County, including those who are low-income and/or without adequate insurance. Conway Medical Center submitted a creative proposal for addressing the healthcare needs of […]
Conway Medical Center (CMC) is the first hospital in South Carolina to offer the Hologic SmartCurve™ breast stabilization system, which is clinically proven to deliver a more comfortable mammogram without compromising image quality, workflow or dose. This latest innovation is part of CMC’s ongoing commitment to superior breast cancer detection and has the potential to increase […]
Conway, SC ― Conway Medical Center’s (CMC) Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine has been awarded the Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Center of Excellence for 2017 by Healogics™. The Center of Excellence award is given to Wound Care Centers® in the Healogics network that have met the highest level of quality standards. CMC has received this […]
(All classes and events are held at Conway Medical Center unless noted otherwise) American Red Cross Blood Drives – June 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Held in the CMC Administrative Services Building auditorium. Contact Number- 843-347-8035 AARP Smart Driver – June 13, 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Conway Medical Center has joined with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to offer a Smart […]
Conway, SC: Conway Medical Center (CMC) has received a $685,000 grant from The Duke Endowment to fund a mobile 3D mammography van for three years. This grant will allow CMC to bring cutting edge 3D mammography technology to low-income, uninsured patients throughout Horry County. Conway Medical Center’s goal is to improve women’s health by offering the […]
CONWAY, SC – Conway Medical Center (CMC) has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. CMC is one of the 522 award recipients, representing 16% of 3,179 U.S. hospitals, that have met the highest standards for patient safety in the […]
CONWAY, SC– Conway Medical Center (CMC) was recently designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care by BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated hospitals that show expertise in delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective […]
CONWAY, SC – Philip and Trish Clayton were recently inducted into the Conway Medical Center Foundation’s Legacy Society in honor of the Clayton Family Endowment. A portrait of the Claytons now hangs in CMC’s Legacy Hall recognizing their contributions. Philip Clayton was employed by Conway Medical Center (CMC) for 37 years and served as President […]
Conway Medical Center (CMC) Rehabilitation Services @ Carolina Forest will be conducting a seminar about “Improper Body Mechanics and Unresolved Causes of Pain” at the Carolina Forest Recreation Center on February 20 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Poor posture and improper body mechanics can cause both muscle and joint pain. Individuals dealing with pain […]
Conway Physicians Group (CPG) Aynor Family Medicine has a lot to celebrate. They were recently recognized by the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) with the 2017 Rural Health Practice of the Year Award. The award was presented at a luncheon held during SCORH’s 21st Annual Rural Health Conference in Greenville, SC and was […]
CONWAY, SC– Effective January 1, 2018, Bret Barr has assumed the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Conway Medical Center (CMC). Barr brings a wide breadth of experience and passion to his new role and worked closely for 19 years with Phil Clayton, who retired as CEO December 31, 2017. “Our board has confidence […]
CONWAY, SC– Five new members have been elected to the Conway Medical Center (CMC) Foundation board of directors. New board members elected to three-year terms are George N. Magrath, Jr., Susan Mungo, Delan Stevens, Heather von Herrmann, and Dr. Srinivas Vuppala. Members of the CMC Foundation board are highly qualified community, corporate, and civic leaders who share […]
CONWAY, SC– The Conway Medical Center (CMC) Foundation received a donation of $22,300 from Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Myrtle Beach in a presentation ceremony held at CMC on December 21, 2017. The money was raised throughout October as part of the 24th annual Tanger Pink Campaign. Shoppers who purchased a Pink card for $10 could […]
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