April 21, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health marketing and communications leader honored nationally Amy Stevens, vice president and chief marketing officer at Tidelands Health, has been recognized nationally as one of 78 hospital and health system chief marketing officers to know. Becker’s Hospital Review, known as a go-to publication for hospital and health care leaders, compiled the list
April 17, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health Urology opens second location Tidelands Health Urology has opened a location in Georgetown to better meet community need. Patients can now schedule appointments at the new Tidelands Health Urology location inside Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, 606 Black River Road. Tidelands Health Urology also has an office in Murrells Inlet inside
April 2, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Board-certified family medicine physician joins Tidelands Health A board-certified family medicine physician has joined Tidelands Health and is accepting new patients. Dr. Tyler Kelly provides comprehensive health services including wellness checkups, ongoing treatment for controlling chronic conditions such as diabetes and more. Dr. Kelly sees patients at
March 28, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Students get behind-the-scenes look at rehabilitation careers during first ’Healing Hands’ event at Tidelands Health High school students interested in pursuing careers in rehabilitation therapy got a behind-the-scenes lesson from experienced therapists Thursday during a unique event at Tidelands Health. “Healing Hands: Career Pathways in Rehabilitation” offered
March 26, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health physician returns to running after recovering from a stroke, will compete in Bridge2Bridge run this weekend Lacing up his running shoes and going for a run is something Dr. Alex Duvall, a physician at Tidelands Health Family Medicine at Georgetown, is thankful to still be able to do. He doesn’t run to win races or chase marathons, but instead, to
March 26, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Allergy season is here: Tips for finding relief It’s allergy season – that time of year when many people have itchy eyes, scratchy throats, congestion and sneezing fits. These symptoms may call for an over-the-counter medication to get relief. But all medications aren’t created equal. So, what’s the best treatment for you? The answer depends on your symptoms and
For immediate release March 12, 2025 For more information, contact Richard Laymanrlayman@bclpub.com; (803) 238-3491Ketron to receive SC Academy of Authors advocacy award Columbia, SC – Linda Ketron, founder of CLASS Publishing and the Moveable Feast literary luncheon program in Georgetown County, has been selected to receive the 2025 Frances Mims-Paul Talmadge Literary Advocacy Award. Given biennially by the Board of
March 24, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health to serve as official health care provider of Carolina Country Music Fest Music fans headed to Carolina Country Music Fest this June can rely on Tidelands Health to support their health and wellness throughout the festival. The not-for-profit health system will once again serve as official health care provider for CCMF, which is set for June 5-8 on
March 21, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Largest group of incoming residency physicians at Tidelands Health announced during Match Day on Friday The newly expanded Tidelands Health MUSC Graduate Medical Education Program learned during Match Day on Friday the names of the 14 physicians from across the country who will come here for residency training. Tidelands Health will welcome its largest group of
March 18, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Running down a dream | Tidelands Health team member chasing goal of completing half marathons in all 50 states When Lisa Hadwin’s adult daughter set out to run a half marathon in every state, Hadwin figured she’d tag along for a few. Hadwin enjoys running, and the races give her the opportunity to spend quality time with her daughter, Madison Crowe, 27, an
For immediate release March 12, 2025 For more information, contact Richard Laymanrlayman@bclpub.com; (803) 238-3491Ketron to receive SC Academy of Authors advocacy award Columbia, SC – Linda Ketron, founder of CLASS Publishing and the Moveable Feast literary luncheon program in Georgetown County, has been selected to receive the 2025 Frances Mims-Paul Talmadge Literary Advocacy Award. Given biennially by the Board of
March 11, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: On a mission | Tidelands Health physician provides needed care in remote Nigerian village People living in a remote, impoverished village in Nigeria receive needed health care services annually thanks to the dedicated efforts of a Tidelands Health physician. Every year, Dr. John Ijem organizes a daylong clinic in Amaigbo Edda offering free care to hundreds of
March 6, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health offering several blood drives this month Tidelands Health is providing several opportunities for community members to conveniently donate blood in March. The health system is partnering with its blood suppliers, American Red Cross and The Blood Connection, to offer several blood drives this month in Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island and Georgetown: Friday, March 14,
Feb. 26, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Donation supports grieving parents dealing with loss of babyTidelands Health now provides an additional layer of support to patients experiencing stillbirth or infant loss thanks to a thoughtful donation by a national organization.Ashlie’s Embrace donated equipment that gives grieving families more time with their child before saying goodbye. The Cuddlecot basket provides continuous
Feb. 6, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health expands physician residency program More physicians will have the chance to start their graduate medical training along the Grand Strand through a newly expanded Tidelands Health residency program. The Tidelands Health MUSC Graduate Medical Education Program has launched a transitional year residency program, which provides a broad clinical
Feb. 17, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Diabetes prevention program graduates celebrate year of healthy transformations The smiles at this graduation ceremony celebrated the results of a year-long journey to better health. The latest class of 24 participants in the Tidelands Health diabetes prevention program earned this celebration at the Plantersville Senior Citizens Center after completing the
GEORGETOWN, SC – Job seekers in the Georgetown County area will have the opportunity to connect with multiple employers at the upcoming Georgetown County Job Fair on Wednesday, February 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at Horry Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) - Georgetown Center for Advanced Manufacturing, located at 4003 S. Fraser St., Building 1000, Georgetown, SC. This free event is open to the public and welcomes individuals looking to enter or re-enter the workforce, explore
Feb. 13, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health offering scholarships to promising students pursuing health care careers Local high school seniors pursuing higher education in the health care field can apply for a scholarship given by Tidelands Health. The health system will award $1,000 scholarships to four graduating seniors preparing to enroll in college this fall with a health-related degree
Feb. 10, 2025 Contacts: Dawn Bryant Leslie Cantu Tidelands Health MUSC Hollings Cancer Center (843) 652-1636 (843) 792-4569 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org cantul@musc.edu News for Immediate Release: MUSC Hollings Cancer Network offering expanded
Jan. 29, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: New event at Tidelands Health to give students a behind-the-scenes look at rehabilitation therapy careers Students interested in a career as a rehabilitation therapist can learn more and get a behind-the-scenes look during a new event this March. “Healing Hands: Career Pathways in Rehabilitation” will give students an opportunity to learn about in-demand career
Jan. 27, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health leader earns national recognition for advocacy efforts A Tidelands Health leader has earned national recognition for efforts to advocate on behalf of patients and the community. The American Hospital Association presented its 2024 Grassroots Champion award to Carl Lindquist, associate vice president of government affairs and community relations for
Jan. 17, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Considering weight-loss surgery? Learn more during free seminar with Tidelands Health surgeon People with obesity who want to improve their quality of life can learn about proven weight-loss options during a free seminar this month. Dr. Sara Shields Tarwater, a board-certified and fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon at Tidelands Health, will share details about
MI Bike Bridge Hwy 17 Parking Lot Project Summary The Murrells Inlet bike bridge Hwy 17 parking lot project is located at the southern end of Business Hwy 17, is situated on the west side of the highway. Before the construction, It is a small sandy area without designated parking spaces, leading to improper parking and large pools of water. This made the area unsuitable for safe walking conditions to the bike path. The primary goal of this project is to enhance safety for both drivers and bike users who
Jan. 10, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health to lead health sciences hub at student career expo at Myrtle Beach Convention Center next week Tidelands Health will help thousands of eighth graders explore the range of career options in health care during a unique event in Myrtle Beach next week. The region’s largest health care provider is presenting sponsor and pathway leader of the health
Jan. 9, 2025 Contacts: Dawn Bryant Hatton Gravely Tidelands Health YMCA of Coastal Carolina (843) 652-1636 (843) 839-3983 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org hgravely@coastalcarolinaymca.org News for Immediate Release: Community health fairs offer healthy way to start new year Get a jumpstart on your health this year by attending free
Jan. 8, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Experienced financial leader promoted to CFO at Tidelands Health A Tidelands Health leader with more than two decades of finance experience has been promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer. Erin Shaffer Beadle moved into her new role at the not-for-profit health system this week. She succeeds Beth Ward, who retired after a 40-year career in
GEORGETOWN COUNTY NEWS RELEASEJan. 7, 2025Contact:Jackie Broach, Public Information OfficerPhone: (843) 545-3164E-mail: jbroach@gtcounty.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Georgetown County to host one-stop veterans benefits claims clinic GEORGETOWN COUNTY – The Georgetown County Veterans Services Office will team up with state and national Veterans Affairs partners to host a one-stop claims clinic at the Howard Center on Jan. 29. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is part of a statewide
Jan. 2, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: 4 tips to help keep your New Year’s goals New year, new you – right? For many, Jan. 1 is the starting line for new beginnings and new goals. Maybe you want to lose weight, improve sleep health or make more time for self-care. Regardless of your goals, making sure they’re attainable and sustainable is key to staying on track. A new survey shows top goals in 2025
Dec. 31, 2024 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Community drop-off containers at Tidelands Health collect hundreds of pounds of medications in 2024 for proper disposal A free program at Tidelands Health to help community members properly dispose of unused and expired medications brought in nearly 900 pounds of pills and other drugs during its first full year. In 2024, community members dropped off hundreds of
Dec. 20, 2024 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Young Tidelands Health patients get a special visit from Santa Santa has checked his list twice and found that every child at Tidelands Health Center for Pediatric Development locations in Myrtle Beach and Georgetown deserved a special visit from him. The big guy brought joy and the holiday spirit this month as he met with the young patients living with medical
Dec. 17, 2024 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health opens new locations offering specialized care for joint pain, conditions Tidelands Health has opened specialized medical offices in Murrells Inlet and Georgetown for people facing persistent pain in their joints, muscles and bones caused by arthritis, fibromyalgia or other conditions. Tidelands Health Rheumatology provides advanced care to help
Dec. 13, 2024 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: ‘I can do this’ | Program helps cancer survivors regain strength in mind and body Maribeth Lamuraglia is known for her trademark positivity and hospitality. A longtime manager at Dagwood’s Deli and the South Carolina Hospitality Employee of the Year in 2018, Lamuraglia is used to taking care of others’ needs in the restaurant setting. That generous nature extends
Dec. 10, 2024 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health hospitals earn awards for patient safety Tidelands Health hospitals again have earned recognition from the South Carolina Hospital Association for outstanding performance in patient safety. Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital and Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital earned multiple Zero Harm Awards, which are given to hospitals that record
Dec. 9, 2023 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Give the gift of life this holiday season through a blood donation Give the gift of life this holiday season by donating blood at an upcoming blood drive. Tidelands Health is partnering with its blood suppliers, the American Red Cross and The Blood Connection, to offer several blood drives during the holiday season. On Monday, Dec. 16, The Blood Connection bloodmobile will accept
Dec. 3, 2024 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health offers 7 tips for the traditional peak of flu season With the traditional peak of flu season approaching, now is the time to take proactive steps to help reduce your risk of getting sick and avoid spreading illness. Flu, the common cold, respiratory syncytial virus – or RSV -- and COVID-19 are all common this time of year, with the peak of flu season between
Dec. 2, 2024 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Celebrate a loved one, support health care education through Lights of Love donation this holiday season Honor someone special this holiday season while investing in current and future health care professionals through a donation to Lights of Love. The annual Tidelands Health Lights of Love initiative provides a unique opportunity to celebrate an individual -
Contact:Jackie Broach, Public Information OfficerPhone: (843) 545-3164E-mail: jbroach@gtcounty.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Georgetown County celebrates new Kids TRACK Trail at Rocky Point Community ForestOn Nov. 13, Georgetown County Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Kids in Parks program, officially opened a new TRACK Trail at Rocky Point Community Forest. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the welcome kiosk and included a guided hike along the newly dedicated trail. This milestone is
Nov. 13, 2024Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:$500,000 grant from The Duke Endowment helping Tidelands Health improve access to health care for those in need Tidelands Health has received a $500,000 grant from The Duke Endowment as part of a longstanding partnership to improve health and wellness across the region. The funding will support Tidelands Community Care Network, a public-private partnership that helps break down
Nonprofit Seeks Storytellers for First PerformanceFirst Show 1/25/25 Benefits Habitat for Humanity Georgetown County Georgetown, South Carolina, October 22-December 31, 2024: Eight Georgetown citizens will have the opportunity to tell a true, 5-minute story on the topic, “For the First Time,” at the debut Georgetown Tidal Tales show on Saturday evening, January 25, 2025 at Winyah Auditorium. Storytellers can submit their true story (about mustering the courage, feeling the feelings, being brave or
Oct. 30, 2024Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Groups put the ‘fun’ in fundraising for the Tidelands Health breast care fund Golf tournaments. Luncheons. Silent auctions. Events and fundraising efforts organized by generous groups across the region during October are supporting the Tidelands Health breast care fund. To date, group events have brought in more than $25,000. Those monies, when combined with donations in support of
Oct. 19, 2024Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:In the Pink draws record participation, raises most money in event’s 19-year history The Tidelands Health In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk Saturday was one for the record books. A record 2,100-plus people donned their best pink to participate in the walk, which was held at a new location this year, Brookgreen Gardens. Sponsors, participants and supporters donated more than
Oct. 29, 2024Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Tidelands Health IT leader shares expertise as panelist during national health care conference Tidelands Health’s successful implementation of an integrated electronic medical record this year was part of a panel discussion at a national health care conference this month. Will Johnson, the health system’s chief information officer, served as a panelist at the Becker’s Healthcare annual
Georgetown County Opens Three TRACK Trails for Kids and Families (Georgetown, SC., November 28, 2024) – On Wednesday November 13th, Georgetown County Parks & Recreation, and the Kids in Parks program will celebrate the grand opening of three new TRACK Trails in Georgetown County. The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at Rocky Point Landing at 11:00 am, with ribbon cutting to be held at the welcome kiosk followed by a hike along the newly dedicated trail in the Rocky Point Community Forest. This new TRACK
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