GEORGETOWN

Many of these classes, events and meetings are sponsored by Georgetown Memorial Hospital, but some take place at different locations. Call the numbers listed for more information or visit www.georgetownhospitalsystem.org.

Chronic kidney disease education | Varying schedule, varying locations in Horry and Georgetown counties. Free. 866-647-9396 or www.ultracare-dialysis.com/TOPS.

Health screenings | Finger-stick lipid profiles with blood sugar test: $20; diabetes screening-hemoglobin A1C: $15; blood sugar levels: $3. Free blood pressure screenings. 520-8579

• 7:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, mall area, Georgetown Memorial Hospital

• 7:30 a.m. to noon Thursdays, hallway by Same Day Surgery, Waccamaw Community Hospital.

• 8:30-11:30 a.m. second Friday every other month, Waccamaw Community Care, 4310 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach.

Heartsaver BLS-CPR | 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, education center, Georgetown Memorial Hospital. $20. Pre-registration required, 520-8490.

Car Seat Safety class | 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Wachesaw Conference Center, 4367 Riverwood Drive, Suite 160, Murrells Inlet. Free. Pre-registration required, 520-8490.

Lecture: Colon Cancer screening | noon Wednesday, Wachesaw Conference Center, 4367 Riverwood Drive, Suite 160, Murrells Inlet. Lunch provided. 520-7842 to reserve your seat.

Community Health BLS-CPR | 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, education center, Georgetown Memorial Hospital campus. $35. Pre-registration required, 520-8490.

Sibling Preparation class | 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, education center, Georgetown Memorial Hospital campus. Free. Pre-registration required, 520-8490.

Obstetrics tour | 6 p.m. March 26, Waccamaw Community Hospital. Pre-registration required, 520-8490.

Friends and Family CPR | 6-8 p.m. March 28, Wachesaw Conference Center, 4367 River Drive, Suite 160, Murrells Inlet. $10 per couple or $5 for individual. Pre-registration required, 520-8490.

Support groups

•  Young stroke survivors between ages 20 and 65 | 11:30 a.m. third Wednesday each month, first-floor classroom, Waccamaw Hospital or 5:30 p.m. education center, Georgetown Memorial Hospital. 655-2835 or visit www.YoungStroke.org.

•  Mended Hearts | 6 p.m. last Tuesday of each month, Health Point Center for Health and Fitness, 12965 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island. Light supper provided. 685-3378 or rkeilen@mercyhospice.org.

•  Amputee | 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, fourth-floor dining room, Waccamaw Community Hospital. 652-1415

•  Bosom Buddies | 6-7 p.m. March 25, Wachesaw Conference Center, 4367 Riverwood Drive, Suite 160, Murrells Inlet. 237-8787

•  Alzheimer’s | 10 a.m. March 27, Belin Memorial United Methodist Church, U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet. 651-9711

•  Stroke | 3 p.m. March 27, fourth-floor dining room, Waccamaw Community Hospital. 652-1415

•  Waccamaw Area Family Caregiver | 1-2 p.m. March 27, Belin United Methodist Church, Family Life Center, 4183 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet. 436-6144

•  Diabetes | 1:30 p.m. March 28, first-floor classroom, Waccamaw Community Hospital. 652-1281 or 652-1638

GRAND STRAND

Blood drives sponsored by American Red Cross are scheduled as follows. Call 839-4483 or 800-RED-CROSS.

• 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, South Conway Elementary School, 3011 4th Ave., Conway. 488-0272

• 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Belin United Methodist Church, 4183 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet. 267-0752

• 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Georgetown County, JB Beck Administration and Education Center, 2018 Church St. 436-7175

• 2-7 p.m. Thursday, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 65 Crooked Oak Drive, Pawleys Island. 237-2795

• 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Wyndham Resorts, 1000 Second Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach. 281-3466

• 2-7 p.m. March 25, St. James Middle School, 9775 St. James Road, Myrtle Beach. 650-5543

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 26, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, 809 82nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, 692-1572

• 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 27 and March 28, St. John Greek Orthodox, 3301 33rd Ave. N. ext., Myrtle Beach. 800-RED-CROSS for an appointment.

• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 29, Wal-Mart, 550 U.S. 17 N., North Myrtle Beach. 281-8352 ext. 190.

CONWAY

Many of these classes, events and meetings are sponsored by Conway Medical Center, but some take place at the Conway Medical Wellness and Fitness Center. Call the numbers listed for more information or log on to www.conwaymedicalcenter.com.

Obstetrics tour | 2 p.m. every Sunday, The Birthplace, Conway Medical Center, 300 Singleton Ridge Road, Conway. 347-8108

Female Self-Defense class | 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays through April 2, Conway Wellness and Fitness Center, 2369 Cypress Circle, Conway. Members $60; Community $80. 347-1515

Childbirth class | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Conway Medical Center. 347-8108

Weight Loss workshop | 11:15 a.m. or 5 p.m. March 26, Conway Wellness and Fitness Center, 2369 Cypress Circle. Members $15; Community $20. 347-1515 ext. 4802 to register.

Swim lessons | Times and days vary, Conway Wellness and Fitness Center, 2369 Cypress Circle. $40 members; $50 community. 347-1515 to register.

Mobile Health services | Free screenings for blood pressure, finger-stick full lipid panel to include cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar. 347-8068 or 234-5019, scheduled as follows:

• 8-10 a.m. Tuesday, Anderson Oaks Assisted Living, 997 S.C. 90, Conway.

• 7:30-9:30 a.m. March 25, Rick’s Bait and Tackle, 16909 Fourth Ave., Conway.

• 7:30-9:30 a.m. March 26, Vaught’s Grocery, 5028 Nichols Highway, Galivants Ferry.

Support groups

•  Parents Anonymous | 5-7 p.m. every Tuesday, Conway Medical Center. 448-5804

•  Weight Loss | 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Conway Medical Center. 234-6686

•  Diabetes | 6 p.m. March 26, Conway Medical Center. 347-8013

MYRTLE BEACH

Many of these classes, events and meetings are sponsored by Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, but some take place at the YMCA on 62nd Avenue North in Myrtle Beach or at HealthFinders in Coastal Grand mall. Call the numbers listed for more information or log on to www.grandstrandmed.com.

Walk-in screenings | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, HealthFinders. $7 for cholesterol screening; $20 for lipid panel; $20 for A1C testing; blood pressure and weight screenings free. A 12-hour fast required for lipid profile. 692-4444

Ask the Pharmacist | 2-4 p.m. Fridays, HealthFinders. Bring your medication for review. One-on-one consults with a registered pharmacist. 692-4444

BLS CPR/AED classes | First Aid; Babysitter and Family Care Giving classes and certifications offered weekly by appointment. All instructors are AHA/ARC certified. K-Loc Healthy Kids, Inc., 1435 Cannon Road, Myrtle Beach. Classes available in Georgetown and North Myrtle Beach. Registration required. 467-0068.

Addiction counseling | Narconon. Call for free assessments or referrals, 877-413-3073 or www.drugsno.com.

Nar-Anon family group | 7 p.m. Sundays, Recovery Warehouse, 3116 Shetland Lane, unit 34, Myrtle Beach. 233-9017

Prime of Life Yoga | noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, HealthFinders. $8 per class. 692-4444

Hatha Yoga class | 10-11 a.m. Fridays, HealthFinders. $8 per class. 692-4444

Prepared Childbirth course | 7 p.m. Mondays through March 18, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. $50. 692-4444

Health screenings | 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, hospital classroom, YMCA. Finger stick total cholesterol screening $7; lipid profile (12-hour fast required), $20. Free blood pressure. 692-4444

“Look Good Feel Better” for women in cancer treatment | 2-4 p.m. Monday, Carolina Regional Cancer Center, 4712 Oleander Drive, Myrtle Beach. 800-227-2345, registration required.

Lecture: Back Pain | 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, HealthFinders. 692-4444 to register.

Lecture: Lung Cancer | 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, HealthFinders. 692-4444 to register.

Heart Risk assessments | 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, HealthFinders. A finger-stick lipid profile with glucose screening, available for $25. A 12-hour fast required. Appointments required, 692-4444.

Sibling Preparation class for children ages 3-10 | 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Free. 692-4444

Infant/Child CPR and First Aid | 1-4 p.m. Saturday, HealthFinders. $15. 692-4444 to register.

Seminar: Minutes Matter | 3-4 p.m. March 26, YMCA. Will discuss recognition of stroke, heart attack, sudden cardiac arrest and more. 692-4444

Lecture: Causes and Cures for Toenail Fungus | 6-7 p.m. March 27. HealthFinders. 692-4444

Support groups

•  Rape Crisis Center | Individual counseling, support group, 24-hour hotline for victims of sexual assault. 448-3180 or 448-7273

•  Non-offending parents of child victims of sexual assault | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Conway. Visit www.victimtosurvivor.org or 448-3180.

•  Young stroke survivors between ages 20 to 65 | 11:30 a.m. fourth Friday each month, meeting room, Rotelli’s restaurant, U.S. 501, Conway. 655-2835 or visit www.YoungStroke.org.

•  Mended Hearts | 11:30 a.m. second Monday of each month, March 11, April 8 and May 13, meeting room behind cafeteria, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, 809 82nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach. Lunch provided. 685-3378 or rkeilen@mercyhospice.org.

•  ARC | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, HealthFinders. 692-4444

•  Grief | 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, HealthFinders. 692-4444

•  Celiac | 2 p.m. Tuesday, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. 692-4444

•  Stroke | 2 p.m. Tuesday, Grand Strand Senior Health-Carolina Forest. 692-4444

•  Thyroid Cancer | 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, HealthFinders. 692-4444

•  Fibromyalgia | 10:30 a.m. Thursday, HealthFinders. 692-4444

LORIS/NORTH MYRTLE BEACH

McLeod Health/Loris/Seacoast sponsors the following events, classes and meetings. The hospital system offers a physician referral line, 716-7527 or online at www.lorishealth.org.

Injury screenings | 8-11 a.m. every Monday, North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center. 360-213-3620 or 281-3737 to schedule an appointment.

Zumba | 6 p.m. Monday and Thursday, 4 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, and 10 a.m. Monday (beginner’s zumba), Center for Health and Fitness. Members $5; Nonmembers $8. 716-7111

Lecture: Begin The Conversation-The Importance of Advance Care Planning | 1- 2:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Leland campus, and March 28 at the South Brunswick Island Center. A free one-session Brunswick Community College community service workshop. Presented by Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center, call to register 910-755-7378.

Nutrition series: Sodium in your Diet | 10 a.m. Tuesday, North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center. 390-8326

Screenings: Skin Cancer | 9-11 a.m. Thursday, North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center. Free. 390-8326 to register.

Lecture: Living with Osteoporosis | 12:30-2 p.m. Friday, N.V. Barbee Sr. Library, 8200 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, N.C. Free, open to the community. 910-278-4288 to reserve your space.

Lecture: Living with Grief | 2-4 p.m. Thursdays, April 4 through May 9, Seaside United Methodist Church in Sunset Beach and 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, April 9 through May 14 at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, 95 Mercy Lane, Bolivia. Registration required by April 1, 910-796-8056. Leave name, phone number and indicate the program you wish to attend.

Lecture: Coping with Advanced Illness | 1-2:30 p.m. April 11, main campus, April 18, Leland campus and April 25, South Brunswick Island Center. A free one-session Brunswick Community College community service workshop. Presented by Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center, call to register 910-755-7378.

Support groups

•  Waccamaw area family caregiver | 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, North Strand Senior Center, 2309 Watertower Road, Longs. Deadline to register is March 15. 436-6144

•  Diabetes | 6-8 p.m. Thursday, North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center. 390-8326