Aug. 19, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health offers minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostate Men with a common prostate condition may benefit from a minimally invasive treatment at Tidelands Health. Aquablation is a treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, a common condition that affects half of men by age 60. BPH, also known as enlarged prostate, can affect a man’s
Aug. 18, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Board-certified cardiologist joins growing Tidelands Health practice A board-certified cardiologist has joined Tidelands Health Cardiology and is accepting new patients. Dr. William Meeks provides care and treatment for a range of heart and blood vessel conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmia, hypertension and more. He conducts stress tests and
All4Paws Launches 24/7 Microchip Scanning Station to Help Pets Get Home Sooner Georgetown County, SC (August 2025) – All4Paws Animal Rescue is proud to announce a new, life-saving resource for pet owners and rescuers: a FREE, 24/7 microchip scanning station now available outside the facility. This community-accessible scanner empowers Good Samaritans to help reunite lost pets with their families—no shelter or vet trip required. Found a pet?Scan for a microchip—anytime, day or nightContact the owner
Aug. 13, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health hospitals earn national recognition for high-quality stroke care Tidelands Health hospitals have again earned national recognition for their commitment to providing high-quality care and treatment for patients experiencing or recovering from a stroke. Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital received the
GEORGETOWN COUNTY NEWS RELEASEAug. 12, 2025Contact:Jackie Broach, Public Information OfficerPhone: (843) 545-3164E-mail: jbroach@gtcounty.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Georgetown County Elections Office launches new comprehensive Voter Education Guide GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. – Georgetown County’s Office of Voter Registration and Elections has taken a major step toward making the voting process easier to understand for residents. The department has created its first-ever Comprehensive Voter Education
In cities and towns, storefronts speak before a word is exchanged. For small business owners, that display window is more than a decorative afterthought—it’s an invitation. The challenge isn’t just about making something look nice, but about building something that stops people mid-step. And in a landscape where attention is currency, the right display can turn passersby into customers, customers into regulars, and regulars into fans. Start with a Story, Not a SalePeople don’t stop for products—they stop
Aug. 1, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health awards scholarships to current, future health care professionals Nine current and future health care professionals will start this academic year with a financial boost from Tidelands Health. Through its McRoy and Jo Skipper Initiative for Learning and Teaching, the health system awarded nearly $30,000 in scholarships to four local high school graduates and five
Customers rarely reach out with their first question. By the time someone sends an email or leaves a voicemail, they’ve likely searched Google, scanned a competitor’s website, and maybe even browsed a few Reddit threads. Small businesses that understand this truth can reshape how they approach content creation. Instead of focusing solely on promotion, the sharper move is to anticipate what your audience needs to know—and build a home for those answers before they’re even asked. Your FAQ Page Isn’t a
July 25, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Registration now open for 20th annual In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk Registration opens today for the popular Tidelands Health In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk, which is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, at Brookgreen Gardens. Celebrating its 20th year, the walk brings the community together to celebrate breast cancer survivors, remember those lost to
July 22, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Donation fuels progress for patients at Tidelands Health Center for Pediatric Development Young patients receiving physical, occupational or speech therapy at Tidelands Health now have access to additional equipment and technology thanks to a generous donation from a North Carolina firm. Intellect Resources donated $21,000 for the purchase of playground-like
July 18, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: A reunion filled with gratitude | Family visits physician who saved their newborn eight years ago One heartfelt “thank you” could never fully express the gratitude Andrew and Bethany Woolfolk feel for Dr. Scott Nicol, a pediatrician at Tidelands Health. Eight years after a moment they’ll never forget, the Woolfolks made a special stop at Tidelands Health
“FIRST ON THE SCENE:” Georgetown Tidal Tales September 13 Show Benefits Black River United Way’s “Be Ready! Disaster Preparedness & Recovery” Program Six to eight Georgetown citizens will have the opportunity to tell a true, 5-minute story on the topic, “FIRST ON THE SCENE” at the Georgetown Tidal Tales show on Saturday evening, September 13, 2025 at Winyah Auditorium. Storytellers can submit their true story (about doing what had to be done—or being an “early adopter;” whatever the
July 11, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health, partners share tips to stay safe in the water this summer As the hot and humid weather drives more people to cool off at the beach, lakes, rivers and pools, the risk of drowning increases. Tidelands Health, along with partners Midway Fire Rescue and the YMCA of Coastal Carolina, is urging residents and visitors to take precautions to stay safe. “We’ve had several
July 2, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health honored for supportive workplace environment Tidelands Health has again earned accolades for fostering a workplace environment focused on the well-being of employee partners. Gallagher, a global HR and business consulting firm, recently named the not-for-profit health system a top employer for workplace culture and recognized Tidelands Health as a
July 1, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Tips to avoid fireworks injuries this Fourth of JulySetting off fireworks is a tradition during many Fourth of July celebrations, but it’s important to remember simple steps to keep safe. Visits to emergency departments with burns, hearing damage and other fireworks-related injuries increase leading up to and in the weeks after Independence Day, said Wendi Kobylarz, Tidelands Health
Contact: Jackie Broach, Public Information OfficerPhone: (843) 545-3164E-mail: jbroach@gtcounty.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Georgetown Area officials meet with International Paper for update on sale of Georgetown property GEORGETOWN COUNTY – At the request of International Paper (IP), Georgetown County provided a location for company officials to meet with local leaders on June 23. The purpose of the meeting was for IP to provide an update on the status of the sale of its property located in
June 23, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Take steps to protect yourself during extreme heat this weekWith extreme heat expected this week along the Grand Strand, Tidelands Health offers a few tips to help people protect their health when out in the high temperatures. “Your body can handle only so much heat at one time,” said Dr. Alex Suda, a family medicine physician at Tidelands Health Pediatrics and Adult Medicine in Pawleys
June 20, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Hadwin-White Subaru donates blankets to patients with cancer at Tidelands HealthPatients receiving care and treatment for cancer at Tidelands Health will find extra comfort thanks to a generous donation from Hadwin-White Subaru.In what has become an annual tradition, the Horry County business recently donated more than 80 plush, individually wrapped blankets to patients receiving
June 18, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Tidelands Health provides record number of free sports physicals to Georgetown County studentsA record number of Georgetown County students received free sports physicals in May through a longstanding Tidelands Health program that helps student athletes prepare to compete.More than 1,000 middle and high school students took advantage of the scheduled clinics at the county’s high schools,
June 4, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: OB/GYN joins Tidelands Health, accepting new patients An OB/GYN has joined Tidelands Health and is accepting new patients. Dr. Merri Paden provides a wide range of women’s health services, including fertility evaluation and treatment, pregnancy management, preventive care and care for other female reproductive health concerns. Dr. Paden sees patients at Tidelands
June 2, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health offers health tips for CCMF festivalgoers If you’re headed to Carolina Country Music Fest in Myrtle Beach, remember a few simple tips to help you feel great from the first note to the final set. Tidelands Health, the official health care provider of the festival, offers these health tips to help you prevent sunburn, stay hydrated and avoid other
YMCA of Coastal Carolina Launches “Pool on Wheels” to Deliver Free Water Safety Lessons to Williamsburg and Georgetown Counties In partnership with Williamsburg County, Georgetown County, Open Space Institute, and generous donors Press Conference: Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 11:00 AMAndrews Recreation Center | 220 S Cedar Ave., Andrews, SC WHAT:The YMCA of Coastal Carolina is proud to introduce its innovative Pool on Wheels program—a mobile, above-ground portable pool designed to bring free water safety
May 28, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health (843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release:Blood drives scheduled ahead of summer season demandTidelands Health is partnering with the American Red Cross and The Blood Connection to offer two blood drives to help meet the need for donations ahead of the summer season. The summer months typically have a higher demand for blood donations as people travel and spend more time outdoors, leading to accidents and medical procedures that
Kathi Grace For Immediate Release843.997.9965 May 15, 2025kgrace@soscaresc.orgwww.soscaresc.orgSOS Care Announces Expansion of Affordable Housing for Adults with autism and intellectual disabilities (IDD) to Georgetown County in a new home purchase this May!Murrells Inlet, SC – In May 2025, SOS Care, a local non-profit and developer of Oak Tree
May 14, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant David Mangan Tidelands Health Intuitive Health (843) 652-1636 (317) 964-3732 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health to expand care access in Horry County with network of ERs, urgent care centers
May 13, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Three Tidelands Health team members honored for their ’Caring Hearts’ Three dedicated Tidelands Health team members have been recognized with “Caring Hearts” awards for their commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. James Daniels, an emergency room technician at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital; Melissa Dottery, a patient services representative at
Thank you for 75 years | Tidelands Health marks milestone serving the region Today, Tidelands Health kicks off a year-long observance of its 75th anniversary of service to the region and helping people live better lives through better health. With gratitude to so many – patients, the community, team members, community partners and more – the health system takes a moment to celebrate this milestone while charting the path to serve future generations. What began on May 11, 1950, with the opening of a
May 12, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Thank you for 75 years | Tidelands Health marks milestone serving the region Today, Tidelands Health kicks off a year-long observance of its 75th anniversary of service to the region and helping people live better lives through better health. With gratitude to so many – patients, the community, team members, community partners and more – the health system takes a
Change has a way of creeping up on business owners when they least expect it. What once worked suddenly falls flat, and yesterday’s reliable customers start drifting away, pulled by fresher ideas elsewhere. In an era where adaptability means survival, it’s not enough to merely tweak the edges of a business plan. Owners of small and mid-sized companies must embrace innovation not as a department or a buzzword but as the heartbeat of their strategy. Growth isn't a straight line; it’s a series of daring
May 2, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health once again recognized as one of the Top 150 places to work nationally in health care For the third consecutive year, Tidelands Health secured a place as one of the nation’s top 150 places to work in health care. Becker’s Healthcare, a leading source of information and forums for industry decision-makers, recognized the not-for-profit health system
April 24, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health offering free sports physicals for Georgetown County school athletes in May Students in Georgetown County School District can get their required physicals to participate in school sports teams during free, on-site clinics provided by Tidelands Health in May. Physicians, orthopedic specialists, physical therapists and other care providers will conduct the sports
April 23, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Physician joins growing urology practice at Tidelands Health A fellowship-trained physician has joined the growing urology practice at Tidelands Health. Dr. Lauren Cooley provides specialty care for a variety of conditions affecting the urinary system, including urologic cancers, enlarged prostate, kidney stones, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections and
“DO OVERS:” Georgetown Tidal Tales May 31 Show Benefits “A Father’s Place” Seven Georgetown citizens will have the opportunity to tell a true, 5-minute story on the topic, “DO OVERS” at the Georgetown Tidal Tales show on Saturday evening, May 31, 2025 at Winyah Auditorium. Storytellers can submit their true story (about reinventing themselves, making a course change, starting over, or whatever “do over” means to them) by submitting online or downloading the paper form at
April 28, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health nursing leader earns statewide Palmetto Gold award A Tidelands Health nursing leader has earned statewide recognition for excellence. Shelly Laird, director of women and children’s services, was honored with the prestigious Palmetto Gold award presented by the South Carolina Nurses Foundation. "Shelly's unwavering dedication and compassionate
Contact: Jackie Broach, Public Information OfficerPhone: (843) 545-3164E-mail: jbroach@gtcounty.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Georgetown County Airport to break ground on runway reconstruction project GEORGETOWN COUNTY – Georgetown County officials, airport staff and project partners will gather at the Georgetown County Airport this Friday to break ground on the reconstruction of Runway 11/29 — a major project aimed at enhancing safety and operational capabilities at the county’s airport. The
April 28, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org News for Immediate Release: Securely dispose of unused medications any time at Tidelands Health hospitals You can drop off unused or expired medications for proper disposal any time at Tidelands Health hospitals. Secure kiosks for medication disposal are available near the main entrance at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, 606 Black River Road, and at Tidelands Waccamaw Community
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
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