Tidelands Health

Tidelands Health As our region’s largest health care provider, Tidelands Health is dedicated to keeping the communities we serve healthy and active.

As our region’s largest health care provider, Tidelands Health is dedicated to keeping the communities we serve healthy and active, inside and outside of the hospital. Ours is a singular commitment: Better health begins here. Tidelands Health is four hospitals and more than 70 outpatient locations that stretch from Myrtle Beach to Hemingway. More than 2,500 team members are working side by side wi

th our patients to transform the health of our region -- promoting wellness, preventing illness, encouraging recovery and restoring health.

Skipping your annual check‑up? You’re not alone. In fact, nearly half of men do. But that decision could cost you your h...
04/30/2026

Skipping your annual check‑up? You’re not alone. In fact, nearly half of men do. But that decision could cost you your health.

The number and type of men’s check-ups change over time, but there are several key health screenings that cut across ages.

04/29/2026

Each Wednesday, we partner with Tidelands Health to share simple wellness tips you can use every day. ⁣
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This week: How to Be Safe Around Water⁣
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We're joined by Michelle Krenzer, Association Aquatics Director, to share simple, life-saving water safety tips every family should know as we head into Water Safety Month.⁣
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Tidelands Health is the exclusive health care partner of YMCA of Coastal Carolina. Working together, YMCA and Tidelands Health, our region's largest health system, are helping people live better lives through better health. Learn more about our partnership for health at tidelandshealth.org/ymca.⁣
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What a wonderful way to spend Saturday morning!Tracey Wood, pediatric nurse practitioner at Tidelands Health, and Laura ...
04/28/2026

What a wonderful way to spend Saturday morning!
Tracey Wood, pediatric nurse practitioner at Tidelands Health, and Laura Taylor, aquatics manager at YMCA of Coastal Carolina, led this month’s Walk With a Doc, offering practical tips parents and grandparents can use to help children stay safe around water before participants enjoyed a walk through Brookgreen Gardens.

Interested in joining us next month?
Walk With a Doc is held on the fourth Saturday of every month at Brookgreen Gardens. Walkers learn more about a health topic from a Tidelands Health medical professional before lacing up their shoes and walking about one mile on Brookgreen Gardens paths.
Walkers must pre-register to participate. Learn more here: https://www.tidelandshealth.org/walk-with-a-doc/

04/27/2026

By the time many men reach their 60s, urinary symptoms slowly become part of daily life. For Robert Wright, they began in his early 50s and turned out to be BPH, a common, non‑cancerous prostate condition affecting nearly half of men his age.

Making a difference: Hailey Martinez, a patient services representative, goes the extra mile to take care of patients. P...
04/24/2026

Making a difference: Hailey Martinez, a patient services representative, goes the extra mile to take care of patients. Patients frequently share how much they appreciate Hailey’s patience, courtesy, friendliness and willingness to help. Her co-workers say her genuine care and positive interactions make a meaningful impact on those she serves.

Every week, we’re highlighting Tidelands Health team members who are making a difference at Tidelands Health and within our community through their dedication, positive attitude and skill.

Donate blood this Friday, Apr. 24, at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. The Blood Connection will be on-site from 1...
04/23/2026

Donate blood this Friday, Apr. 24, at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. The Blood Connection will be on-site from 1 to 4 p.m.

Schedule an appointment at thebloodconnection.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.

The highly contagious viral infection spreads mostly in the summer and fall in the United States, but you can get it any...
04/23/2026

The highly contagious viral infection spreads mostly in the summer and fall in the United States, but you can get it any time of year. It can spread quickly in schools and day care centers.

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a highly contagious viral infection that commonly affects kids under the age of 7.

04/21/2026

Are you experiencing joint pain and wondering what it means? In this video, Dr. Chrysoula Pappa, a rheumatologist at Tidelands Health, breaks down the differences between osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis, the signs of each and how the conditions are treated.

04/21/2026

Water safety is for everyone—and having the right resources can make all the difference.

Tidelands Health emergency medicine physician, Dr. Susangeline Strickland, shares simple ways families can stay safe, from swim lessons to added safety measures at home.

We're proud to partner with Tidelands Health and local organizations to help keep our community safe around water.

Vitamin D is crucial to maintaining strong bones and healthy muscles, but it’s also one of the vitamins we most commonly...
04/20/2026

Vitamin D is crucial to maintaining strong bones and healthy muscles, but it’s also one of the vitamins we most commonly find our bodies lacking. Up to 35 percent of American adults have low vitamin D.

Vitamin D is crucial to maintaining strong bones and healthy muscles, but up to 35 percent of adults are deficient.

Making a difference: Julia Medaska, clinical manager at Tidelands Health Breast Center at Murrells Inlet, is known in he...
04/17/2026

Making a difference: Julia Medaska, clinical manager at Tidelands Health Breast Center at Murrells Inlet, is known in her department for her exceptional leadership. Her co-workers share that her professionalism and problem‑solving skills consistently inspire those around her.

The positivity Julia brings to every situation makes a meaningful difference each day, both for team members and patients.

Every week, we’re highlighting Tidelands Health team members who are making a difference at Tidelands Health and within our community through their dedication, positive attitude and skill.

04/16/2026

Each Wednesday, we partner with Tidelands Health to share simple wellness tips you can use every day. ⁣
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This week: How do you talk to your kids about healthy eating?⁣
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We're joined by YMCA Nutrition & Exercise Specialist Madison Thomas to share simple ways parents can model healthy habits — from involving kids in grocery shopping to focusing on balanced, whole foods without labeling foods as "good" or "bad."⁣
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Tidelands Health is the exclusive health care partner of YMCA of Coastal Carolina. Working together, YMCA and Tidelands Health, our region's largest health system, are helping people live better lives through better health. Learn more about our partnership for health at tidelandshealth.org/ymca.⁣
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4033 Highway 17 Bypass
Murrells Inlet, SC
29576

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http://www.tidelandshealth.org/

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As our region’s largest health care provider, Tidelands Health is dedicated to keeping the communities we serve healthy and active, inside and outside of the hospital. Ours is a singular commitment: Better health begins here. Tidelands Health serves the Carolinas at four hospitals and more than 60 outpatient locations. More than 2,500 employee, physician and volunteer partners are working side by side with our communities to transform the health of our region – promoting wellness, preventing illness, encouraging recovery and restoring health.