Tidelands Health

03/13/2026

If you know a high school senior enrolling in college this fall to pursue a health-related degree, he or she can apply for the Tidelands Health Skipper Scholarship, which will be awarded to four graduating seniors.

Eligible students must:
🎓 Attend high school in Georgetown, Horry or Williamsburg counties
🎓 Have at least a 3.0 GPA

Encourage students considering a future in health care to apply! The application deadline is Thursday, April 16, at 11:59 p.m. Apply here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/bd56552b31d94a50beb995bf9dbece2a

03/13/2026

Making a difference: Katie Widmer, a patient services specialist and lead, consistently goes above and beyond for team members and patients. Her co-workers say she is always the first to step up and offer help and support to those around her, fostering a positive work environment each day.

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.

03/12/2026

Interested in learning lifesaving skills? Join us at our next Heartsaver CPR class on Thursday, March 19, at Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA.

Learn CPR and choking‑relief techniques for adults and children, taught by certified CPR instructors following American Heart Association guidelines. This class is perfect for childcare workers or anyone who wants to be prepared in an emergency.

Advanced registration is required: https://myrtle.recliquecore.com/programs/21378865/tidelands-health-heart-saver/

03/12/2026

Tidelands Health is once again the official health care provider of Carolina Country Music Fest and will provide on-site medical care during the four-day event.

For more than five years, the not-for-profit health system has partnered with CCMF to support the health and wellness of festivalgoers, performers, volunteers and staff during the festival, which this year is set for June 4-7.

During the event, Tidelands Health care professionals join other first responders in the festival’s on-site medical tent to provide essential care.

“Whether it’s starting an IV to help with dehydration or something more serious, we’ll be there to help,” said Wendi Kobylarz, emergency department director at Tidelands Health. Read more: https://www.tidelandshealth.org/newsroom/2026/tidelands-health-continues-to-serve-as-official-health-care-prov/

03/11/2026

A generous donation is giving grieving families at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital something priceless: more time with their baby. Tidelands Health chaplain and volunteer Fuzzy Lake and his wife, Joyce, recently donated a Caring Cradle to the hospital’s labor and delivery unit.

The Caring Cradle, similar to the hospital’s existing CuddleCot, uses gentle cooling technology to preserve an infant’s body, giving families additional time with their child. With the device, parents can cuddle and hold their baby, take photos and create keepsakes before saying goodbye.

Read more: https://www.tidelandshealth.org/newsroom/2026/caring-cradle-donation-gives-families-more-time-with-baby/

03/11/2026

Aging well starts with the choices you make today. Dr. Lisa Centilli, a physician at Tidelands Health Family Medicine at The Market Common, shares simple steps you can take right now to help you stay healthy.

In many ways, aging well, especially after we hit 60, is all about living life as we did when we were kids.

03/10/2026

Men of all ages – and those who love them – can learn tips for maintaining men’s health during this month's free Walk With a Doc at Brookgreen Gardens on Saturday, March 28, at 10 a.m.

Dr. Grady Adkins, a board‑certified family medicine physician at Tidelands Health, will discuss key steps men can take to age well, highlighting the importance of annual checkups, recommended health screenings and proactive prostate care. Following the discussion, Dr. Adkins will lead participants on a walk through the beautiful gardens.

Registration is required for the event and is limited to the first 50 walkers who register: https://www.tidelandshealth.org/walk-with-a-doc/

03/09/2026

Donate blood this Thursday, March 12, at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. The American Red Cross will be on-site from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

03/09/2026

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY: Tidelands Health is once again offering a unique, hands-on experience that could help them discover a passion for rehabilitation therapy.

“Healing Hands: Career Pathways in Rehabilitation” gives select students a behind-the-scenes look at careers in physical and occupational therapy.

The three‑hour program will take place on March 19 in Murrells Inlet. Students must apply by Tuesday, March 10.

Apply here: https://ow.ly/QKiL50YlRwT

03/06/2026

Making a difference: Dr. John Ijem’s dedication to serving others knows no bounds. The cardiologist at Tidelands Health recently returned from his annual trip providing free care to hundreds of people in Amaigbo Edda in Nigeria who wouldn’t otherwise have access to medications, medical care and minor procedures.

Back home along the Grand Strand, Dr. Ijem regularly speaks to community groups, sharing tips on heart health and answering questions.

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.

03/05/2026

For years, Erika Schaefer felt trapped by life‑altering bladder issues after a spinal cord injury. Her search for a solution led her to Tidelands Health and urogynecologist Dr. Annaceci Peacher.

“These are issues women don’t talk about,” says Dr. Peacher. “To see someone like Erika get her independence back is incredible.”

InterStim therapy resolved persistent urinary incontinence and retention for a Myrtle Beach woman through a simple outpatient procedure.

03/04/2026

Join us this Saturday, March 7, at the FREE Community Care Day in Georgetown!

Prioritize your well‑being and join us for a morning dedicated to keeping you and your family healthy.

Available services include:
✔️ Blood pressure checks
✔️ Mammogram scheduling
✔️ A1C testing
✔️ Children’s dental screenings
✔️ Bone density screenings
✔️ Connections to local resources
✔️ Helpful health information

📍 Location: Beck Recreation Center, 2030 Church Street, Georgetown
🕘 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Bring a friend, ask questions and take advantage of the many services available to help you take charge of your health. We’d love to see you there!