Happier Healthier with Conway Medical Center

Welcome to another episode of Happier Healthier with Conway Medical Center. Today, we are sitting down with Dr. Meghan Malone of CMC Digestive Health . March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so we will discuss why colonoscopies are the best method for colon cancer screening and why you shouldn't fear these procedures. We will also talk extensively about gut health, covering infla...

Welcome to a BONUS episode of Happier Healthier with Conway Medical Center! Our guest is Dr. Sharon Thompson , Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Public Health at Coastal Carolina University. Dr. Thompson is our first guest from the Conway Medical Center College of Health and Human Performance , and she is a major force in CCU’s health education programs. On top of that, she has done extensive re...

Dr. Najla Itani , Medical Director of the CMC Cancer Center , joins us today on Happier Healthier! On top of being the Cancer Center’s Medical Director, Dr. Itani is also an Oncologist and Hematologist. She started here about five years ago, before our Cancer Center really existed and was able to kickstart this service and provide care to patients facing cancer in our community. From how to deal w...

Dr. Paul Richardson, CMC Chief Medical Officer, joins us today on Happier Healthier! Dr. Richardson is not only Conway Medical Center's CMO, he is also VP of Medical Education an internal medicine doctor. Today Dr. Richardson is using his vast knowledge and experience to teach us a little bit about heart health. In this episode, Dr. Richardson emphasizes the importance of preventative care whe...

Megan Causey , PT, joins us today on Happier Healthier! Megan Causey is Conway Medical Center's Director of Rehab and has over two decades of CMC Physical Therapy experience under her belt. You'll hear Megan tell us in the episode that she started her career at Conway Medical Center and never left. Megan is such a light and has a positive energy you will feel through your headphones. This...

⁠Dr. Micheal Odle⁠  is on the podcast today to kick off our Heart Month series talking about his role as Chief of Cardiology at Conway Medical Center and so much more. Dr. Odle emphasizes the importance of teamwork throughout our  ⁠Heart Center⁠ . We explore scenarios for patients on all ends of the heart health spectrum; including when to start 'watching your numbers' and how to respond t...

Harley Shelley with the CMC Foundation is back on the podcast today to give us the 411 on what the foundation has planned for the next few months! Want to win an amazon gift card & support heart care in our community? Enter our Heart Month Challenge by doing any of the following tasks before March 1st: 1. Donate $5 or more to the CMC Cardiac Care Fund 2. Snap a pic with your Bo-Berry Biscuit,...

We're thrilled to welcome CMC Marketing Project Coordinator and the next host of Happier Healthier, Claire Purnell to the podcast! Claire shares her path to working in healthcare, her passion for wellness, and the full-circle journey that led her to hosting this show. To learn more about our sponsor, the CMC Foundation, visit www.cmcfoundationsc.com

We're thrilled to welcome Julia Billington, CMC Marketing Specialist to the podcast! Julia shares her experience at Conway Medical Center, her path to healthcare marketing, and her passion for outstanding patient care. To learn more about our sponsor, the CMC Foundation, visit www.cmcfoundations.com

Christine Swift, RN- CMC Safety and Wellness Nurse Coordinator joins us to shine a light on CMC's commitment to wellness. We'll chat about her path back to CMC, how she supports our team members that are recovering from injury or illness, and the important role that wellness plays in outstanding care for our patients. To learn more about our sponsor, the CMC Foundation, visit their website...

Join us for this previously shared episode with CMC's Staff Chaplain, Allen Springer. We'll discuss the importance of understanding grief, the role he plays in supporting our patients and staff, and how to carve time out for yourself this holiday season. To learn more about CMC's Chaplain Services, click here https://www.conwaymedicalcenter.com/patients-visitors/chaplain-services/

Please enjoy this replay of Happier Healthier with Conway Medical Center's first episode with CMC Media Strategist Allyson Floyd.

Enjoy this previously played episode with Laura Baisch, CMC OB Navigator and Lactation Consultant. Laura discusses our Baby Friendly designation, her role as a lactation consultant, how no two births are the same, breastfeeding education, and so much more! Learn more about the Birthplace at CMC and our Baby Friendly designation here https://www.conwaymedicalcenter.com/news/topic/cmc-designated-as-...

Priscilla, Cora, and Sarah, of CMC Clinical/Nursing Education, drop by the podcast to discuss the important role they play in the patient experience, why continued education is a life-long pursuit in nursing, how we support our non-clinical teams in terms of safety and education, our new Vizient Nursing Residency Program, and so much more. To learn more about our Vizient Nursing Residency Program,...

Dr. Zaher Nuwayhid joins us today for an in depth look into his journey to bariatric surgery, what he loves most about his job, the disease of obesity, and the comprehensive support his CMC Weight Loss patients receive. To learn more about CMC Weight Loss click here https://www.conwaymedicalcenter.com/locations/cmc-weight-loss/ Thank you to our sponsor, the CMC Foundation. To learn more about the...

Enjoy this previously shared episode with CMC President & CEO, Brian Argo. Brian tells us about his early start in hospital administration, his passion for providing the best experience possible to our patients, and his focus on becoming the best place to work in Horry County and beyond. As always, this episode is brought to you by the CMC Foundation. The CMC Foundation Annual Tree, Wreath, &a...

It's a pleasure to welcome Effie Akerlund to the podcast! Effie brings her expertise and experience as a dietitian on today's episode as we discuss healthy habits for nutrition, going into the holidays prepared, her role at CMC Weight Loss, tips for better health, and so much more. Thank you, Effie, for joining us! To learn more about CMC Weight Loss, click here https://www.conwaymedicalce...

CMC Staff Chaplain, Allen Springer, joins us as we discuss the benefit of "sacred pathways", the importance of Palliative and Hospice Care, and finding the space and support needed to properly grieve. This episode is dedicated to Palliative and Hospice Care workers and the compassionate care they provide to our patients. To learn more about Palliative and Hospice Care at Conway Medical C...

Join us as we wrap up our conversation with Bridgette Johnson, CMC Director of Customer Experience. Thank you, Bridgette, for joining us! To learn more about our sponsor, the CMC Foundation click here https://www.cmcfoundationsc.com

Bridgette Johnson, CMC Director of Customer Experience, joins us on Happier Healthier! Bridgette shares the importance of remembering your "why", what she loves about her job, and insight into the experiential aspect of the patient journey. Thank you, Bridgette, for joining us! Stay tuned for Part II with Bridgette on November 8th. To learn more about our sponsor, the CMC Foundation, vis...

Join us for part II with CMC Director of Marketing, Gene Warren. We'll talk about the responsibilities of a marketing department, the role our marketing team plays in patient care, and much more. To learn more about our sponsor, the CMC Foundation, click here https://www.cmcfoundationsc.com

Director of Marketing for Conway Medical Center, Gene Warren, joins us on the podcast! Gene talks about his passion for learning, his path to finding his home in healthcare, how anyone can be an effective communicator, and so much more. Stay tuned for Part II to drop on October 25th. To learn more about our sponsor, the CMC Foundation, including Pink Events in support of cancer care and prevention...

Conway Medical Center President & CEO, Brian Argo, joins us on Happier Healthier! Brian shares his path to hospital administration, how our Four Pillars directly impact patient care, our partnership with Novant Health, and so much more. Learn more about our partnership with Novant Health here https://bit.ly/46lE3BC

Dr. Scott Ross of CMC Primary Care Towne Center joins us on episode 12 of Happier Healthier with CMC. Dr. Ross discusses the importance of continuity of care, how your primary care provider can put the pieces of your health puzzle together, and how he leans on his faith to become the best doctor he can be. To learn more about Dr. Ross of CMC Primary Care Towne Center, click here https://www.conway...

Please join us in welcoming Nurse Ethridge to the podcast! Donald shares insight for new nurses, shares his experience in the CMC/CCU Leadership program, the importance of documentation, and how he advocates tirelessly for his staff to ensure they have the best experience possible. Thanks, Donald, for joining us! We're hiring in Critical Care! Click here to learn about current opportunities fo...