Tidelands Health

04/06/2026

Tidelands Health will again provide free sports physicals to Georgetown County student athletes as part of our ongoing efforts to encourage physical activity and advance health and wellness.

The free physicals will be offered on the following dates:

🔹 Andrews High School, April 23, at 1:30 p.m.
🔹 Georgetown High School, April 30, at 1:30 p.m.
🔹 Carvers Bay High School, May 7, at 1:30 p.m.
🔹 Waccamaw High School, May 14, at 2:30 p.m.

Read more: https://www.tidelandshealth.org/newsroom/2026/tidelands-health-to-again-provide-free-on-site-sports-physicals-/

04/03/2026

Making a difference: Jackie Salerno, practice supervisor at Tidelands Health Surgical Specialists, consistently goes above and beyond to support her team. Her co-workers say her reliability, teamwork and willingness to step in wherever needed make her an asset to her team 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.

04/02/2026

Struggling with chronic knee pain? In this video, Dr. Justin Head, an orthopedic surgeon at Tidelands Health, breaks down the various pathways to recovery, ranging from conservative non-surgical treatments to advanced surgical procedures.

Whether you are just beginning to experience discomfort or have been told you may need surgery, understanding your options is the first step toward reclaiming your mobility.

04/02/2026

Spring is here, bringing with it more sunshine and the start of another season of sports for kids. But the longer days can also lead to longer play for young athletes — and in turn, a greater potential for injury.

Spring is here, bringing with it more sunshine and the start of another season of sports for kids. But the longer days can also lead to longer...

04/01/2026

Amy Stevens, vice president and chief marketing officer at Tidelands Health, has been recognized nationally as one of 96 hospital and health system chief marketing officers to know.

This list, compiled by Becker's Hospital Review, highlights leaders who strategically position their organizations as market leaders and trusted voices in health care.

This marks the second time Stevens has been recognized on the list of chief marketing officers to know. Read more: https://www.tidelandshealth.org/newsroom/2026/tidelands-health-marketing-and-communications-leader-honored-nat/

03/31/2026

One fitness metric is considered the gold standard for understanding your overall health, and you may already have an idea where you stand.

Cardiorespiratory fitness, or CRF, measures how well your heart and lungs work together to deliver oxygen to your body during physical activity. In simple terms, it reflects how efficiently your body keeps you moving when you walk, exercise or perform everyday tasks.

03/31/2026

You just twisted an ankle, and it’s throbbing. Do you grab ice or a heating pad? Here’s a quick guide.

If you’re having ongoing pain, make an appointment with Tidelands Health by calling 1-866-TIDELANDS.

03/30/2026

On this National Doctors’ Day, please join us in sharing our appreciation for the dedicated and compassionate service physicians provide every day! 👩‍⚕️🩺👨‍⚕️

Our doctors not only save lives, but they also change lives by helping people live better through better health. Today and every day, we are incredibly grateful for their skill, dedication and unwavering service to our patients and community.

03/27/2026

Making a difference: Renee Bentley, residency program coordinator, and Arturo Velazquez, residency program specialist, go the extra mile to make sure Tidelands Health MUSC Graduate Medical Education Program transitional year and family medicine residents have an amazing experience with the organization.

Co-workers say their dedication, organization and teamwork help every rotation across our organization run smoothly.

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.

03/25/2026

Step inside the lab at Tidelands Health to see how Horry-Georgetown Technical College’s medical lab technician students are shaping the future of patient care right here at home.

Through this partnership, Tidelands Health and HGTC deliver hands‑on, real‑world training that supports the next generation of health care professionals for our rapidly growing region.

03/25/2026

Dull, achy pain? Burning pain? Dr. Justin Head, an orthopedic surgeon at Tidelands Health, breaks down what your pain may mean. If you’re having joint pain, make an appointment with Tidelands Health Orthopedics by calling 1-866-TIDELANDS.

03/25/2026

More than a dozen local high school students got an inside look at careers in rehabilitation during the second annual “Healing Hands: Career Pathways in Rehabilitation” event at Tidelands Health.

Through hands-on activities and one-on-one conversations with Tidelands Health therapists, students explored what it’s like to work in physical and occupational therapy, two fast‑growing, high-demand fields nationwide.

As the region continues to grow rapidly, Tidelands Health is helping recruit and prepare the next generation of health care professionals who will serve our communities.

“Healing Hands” is part of the Tidelands Health McRoy and Jo Skipper Initiative for Learning and Teaching, which supports the education and training of current and future health care professionals through scholarships, internships, development programs and more.

Learn more about student opportunities at tidelandshealth.org/careers/students.