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Myrtle Beach SC Health News — Page 5
Myrtle Beach SC’s Complete Health & Wellness Guide
Local medical news, provider directory, mental health resources, fitness & nutrition guides, CE/CME for healthcare professionals, and caregiver support — all grounded in Horry.
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Myrtle Beach residents have access to a range of healthcare services across Horry, from hospital-based acute care to community health centers offering sliding-scale and Medicaid-accepted services.
The healthcare landscape across the Grand Strand region is shaped by SC public health priorities, Effective July 1, 2024, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) was divided into two separate cabinet agencies under Act 60 (formerly Senate Bill 399): the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH, dph.sc.gov), which assumed all public health and healthcare quality programs, and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES, des.sc.gov), which assumed all environmental programs. DHEC's retail food program and milk and dairy lab transferred to the SC Department of Agriculture. The former DHEC Board was abolished.. SC Department of Public Health and partner agencies oversee healthcare facility licensing, immunization programs, and environmental health for Myrtle Beach and Horry.
HERE Myrtle Beach covers local health news, provider updates, and community wellness resources for Myrtle Beach, SC. Our coverage spans mental health services, caregiver support, CE/CME opportunities for healthcare professionals, and seasonal health advisories. If it touches Myrtle Beach health, it’s HERE.
Myrtle Beach Health Alert — Current Advisory
Myrtle Beach Health Advisory — Seasonal Allergy Season
Allergy season is active in Horry.
SC Department of Public Health recommends residents with pollen sensitivities monitor daily air quality reports at dph.sc.gov.
Pollen counts may be elevated across the Grand Strand region;
residents with asthma should keep rescue inhalers accessible and consult their provider if symptoms worsen.
View SC Department of Public Health Air Quality Data →
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Health News
Health & Wellness News
Medical and health news to help you live your best life in Myrtle Beach, SC — from Myrtle Beach providers, regional health systems, and SC public health agencies.
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National Health News
Health News You Can Use
National coverage on exercise, supplements, nutrition, sleep, mental health, and preventive care — sourced from CDC, NIH, USPSTF, and peer-reviewed research.
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SC Health Officials Track Rise in Shigellosis Cases
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina health officials said Friday that reported shigellosis cases are…
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FDA withdraws Krazati Erbitux colorectal approval
The Food and Drug Administration has withdrawn the accelerated approval of Krazati (adagrasib) in…
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Abbott TactiFlex Duo ablation catheter approved
The Food and Drug Administration approved Abbott's TactiFlex Duo Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled, a…
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FDA approves Etcamah for ESR1 breast cancer
The Food and Drug Administration on September 4, 2026 granted accelerated approval to Etcamah…
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Kofinas garlic olive oil recalled by FDA
LMSI LLC, doing business as Kofinas Olive Oil, is voluntarily recalling its Garlic Mediterranean…
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FDA approves RASONQUE for pancreatic cancer
The Food and Drug Administration approved RASONQUE (daraxonrasib), the first targeted therapy in a…
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Worth A Listen
Three of the most trusted shows in health and longevity — free on every major podcast app.
Neuroscience & Performance
Huberman Lab
Dr. Andrew Huberman, Stanford
Deep dives on sleep, exercise, nutrition, focus, and stress — with the underlying neurobiology and the protocols.
Nutrition & Gut Health
ZOE Science & Nutrition
Jonathan Wolf with Tim Spector & Sarah Berry
What the latest studies actually say about food, metabolism, the microbiome, and aging well — in plain English.
Longevity & Medicine
The Drive
Dr. Peter Attia, MD
Long-form interviews on heart disease, cancer, neurodegeneration, exercise physiology, and lifespan extension.
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Find Local Providers
Doctors, dentists, therapists, gyms, and pharmacies in Horry — updated 2026.
Provider Directory
Local provider listings for Myrtle Beach are coming soon. Check back for updated directory information.
Find a Provider via SC Department of Public Health →
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Continuing Education & Caregiver Support
CE/CME opportunities, support groups, and wellness resources for Grand Strand healthcare professionals and family caregivers in Horry.
Continuing Education — CE / CME
Coastal Carolina University — Health Professions & CE
Pre-health advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Myrtle Beach area professionals and students.
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Horry-Georgetown Technical College — Health Professions & CE
Pre-health advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Myrtle Beach area professionals and students.
www.hgtc.edu
South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium — Grand Strand Region
Regional continuing education programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals. Covers Horry and surrounding Grand Strand counties.
www.scahec.net · (843) 792-4431
South Carolina Medical Association — Physician Wellness
SCMA webinars, online CME modules, and the “SC Physicians Support Line (national peer support for physicians)” confidential peer support program for South Carolina physicians.
www.scmedical.org · 1-888-409-0141 (confidential)
Caregiver & Family Support Resources
Horry SC DSS — Adult Protective Services
In-home services, respite care coordination, adult day programs, and family caregiver counseling for Horry residents.
dss.sc.gov
Alzheimer’s Association — Grand Strand Chapter
In-person and virtual support groups, caregiver training, and the 24/7 Alzheimer’s helpline for families across Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand region.
1-800-272-3900 (24/7) · www.alz.org/sc
NAMI Horry
Family-to-Family education, caregiver peer support groups, and mental health advocacy resources. Meetings held in Myrtle Beach with virtual options available.
namisc.org · NAMI Helpline: 988 (press 1)
United Way — Grand Strand
Dial 2-1-1 referral line connects Horry caregivers and families to social services, food assistance, mental health, and emergency support resources.
Dial Dial 2-1-1 · unitedway.org
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about providers, CE, caregiver support, and health resources in Horry.
Start with local community health centers that offer sliding-scale fees and accept Medicaid.
The SC Department of Public Health “Find a Provider” tool at dph.sc.gov is also a useful resource for Horry.
For dental care, community health centers and sliding-scale dental clinics accept Medicaid and new patients.
Community health centers in Horry offer sliding-scale dental services and accept Medicaid. Many also offer reduced-cost preventive care to community patients.
Use the SC Department of Public Health provider search at dph.sc.gov or call Dial 2-1-1 to find Medicaid-accepting dental providers near you.
The Alzheimer’s Association Grand Strand Chapter hosts in-person and virtual support groups (1-800-272-3900). NAMI Horry holds regular family support meetings and offers a warmline for immediate support. United Way’s Dial 2-1-1 line connects caregivers to respite care, day programs, and emergency assistance across Horry.
SC Department of Public Health publishes weekly respiratory illness surveillance data at dph.sc.gov.
Local pharmacies including CVS MinuteClinic and Walgreens offer flu and COVID vaccines without an appointment.
For school-age illness alerts, check the Horry school district website or sign up for SC Department of Public Health Grand Strand alerts.
Traditional Medicare (Parts A & B) does not cover routine dental care. However, many Medicare Advantage plans available in Horry include dental benefits.
Contact SC Insurance Counseling Assistance and Referrals for Elders (I-CARE / SC SHIP) (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program) at 1-800-868-9095 for a free, unbiased review of your Medicare Advantage options.
Community health centers also offer sliding-scale dental regardless of Medicare status.
South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium Grand Strand provides regional CE programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals.
Coastal Carolina University supports health professions education and CE seminars.
Contact the South Carolina Medical Association (www.scmedical.org) for statewide CME webinars and physician wellness resources.
The South Carolina Medical Association offers a confidential “SC Physicians Support Line (national peer support for physicians)” peer support line at 1-888-409-0141 for physicians.
NAMI Horry provides mental health support for all healthcare and industrial workers.
For shift workers across the area,
United Way’s Dial 2-1-1 line can connect you with local counseling and wellness resources.
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