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$1.8M Grant Provides Thousands Of Women Contraceptive Care at LRMC

Nearly 18,000 women have received contraceptive care at Little River Medical Center locations over the last five years thanks to grants totaling $1.8 million through South Carolina nonprofit New Morning. The care — which includes birth control, family planning education and counseling — helps women who are uninsured, underinsured or low income. Pam Davis, CEO

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LRMC’s Self-Monitoring Hypertension Program

One in three American adults has high blood pressure which puts them at risk for stroke and heart disease, two of the leading causes of death in the US. The American Health Association recommends self-monitoring for all people with high blood pressure. Self-monitoring assists healthcare providers in determining whether treatments are working. LRMC’s self-monitoring hypertension

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Hundreds of at-home rapid COVID-19 tests & N-95 masks distributed

In just one month, Little River Medical Center, Horry County’s largest community health center, has distributed hundreds of at-home rapid COVID-19 tests and N-95 masks across their service area. Test kits and masks were provided free of charge to the community through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) COVID-19 Testing Supply Program. While COVID-19

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Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines

Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines How do I know which COVID-19 vaccine information sources are accurate? Accurate vaccine information is critical and can help stop common myths and rumors. It can be difficult to know which sources of information you can trust. Before considering vaccine information on the Internet, check that the information comes

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USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits

USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits First Update in More Than 45 Years Reflects Current Cost Realities WASHINGTON, August 16, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. As a result, the average SNAP

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Snack with SNAP: Tips and tricks for your family!

Nutritious snacks help satisfy hunger in between meals and can help add variety to your daily food intake. ProTip: Portion out your snacks. Measuring out your snacks ahead of time lets you have control on what and how much you eat. Learn more about snacking at http://go.usa.gov/xs4Mt   Build your own Make your own snack

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Well-Child Visits and how to keep our kids safe

In recent months, families have been doing their part by staying at home as much as possible to help stop the spread of COVID-19. As communities open up, it’s important your child goes in for their well-child visit. These well-child visits are essential for many reasons, including: Tracking growth and development including milestones, social behaviors,

Read More »

$1.8M Grant Provides Thousands Of Women Contraceptive Care at LRMC

Nearly 18,000 women have received contraceptive care at Little River Medical Center locations over the last five years thanks to grants totaling $1.8 million through South Carolina nonprofit New Morning. The care — which includes birth control, family planning education and counseling — helps women who are uninsured, underinsured or low income. Pam Davis, CEO

Read More »

LRMC’s Self-Monitoring Hypertension Program

One in three American adults has high blood pressure which puts them at risk for stroke and heart disease, two of the leading causes of death in the US. The American Health Association recommends self-monitoring for all people with high blood pressure. Self-monitoring assists healthcare providers in determining whether treatments are working. LRMC’s self-monitoring hypertension

Read More »

Hundreds of at-home rapid COVID-19 tests & N-95 masks distributed

In just one month, Little River Medical Center, Horry County’s largest community health center, has distributed hundreds of at-home rapid COVID-19 tests and N-95 masks across their service area. Test kits and masks were provided free of charge to the community through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) COVID-19 Testing Supply Program. While COVID-19

Read More »

Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines

Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines How do I know which COVID-19 vaccine information sources are accurate? Accurate vaccine information is critical and can help stop common myths and rumors. It can be difficult to know which sources of information you can trust. Before considering vaccine information on the Internet, check that the information comes

Read More »

USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits

USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits First Update in More Than 45 Years Reflects Current Cost Realities WASHINGTON, August 16, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. As a result, the average SNAP

Read More »

Snack with SNAP: Tips and tricks for your family!

Nutritious snacks help satisfy hunger in between meals and can help add variety to your daily food intake. ProTip: Portion out your snacks. Measuring out your snacks ahead of time lets you have control on what and how much you eat. Learn more about snacking at http://go.usa.gov/xs4Mt   Build your own Make your own snack

Read More »

Well-Child Visits and how to keep our kids safe

In recent months, families have been doing their part by staying at home as much as possible to help stop the spread of COVID-19. As communities open up, it’s important your child goes in for their well-child visit. These well-child visits are essential for many reasons, including: Tracking growth and development including milestones, social behaviors,

Read More »

$1.8M Grant Provides Thousands Of Women Contraceptive Care at LRMC

Nearly 18,000 women have received contraceptive care at Little River Medical Center locations over the last five years thanks to grants totaling $1.8 million through South Carolina nonprofit New Morning. The care — which includes birth control, family planning education and counseling — helps women who are uninsured, underinsured or low income. Pam Davis, CEO

Read More »

LRMC’s Self-Monitoring Hypertension Program

One in three American adults has high blood pressure which puts them at risk for stroke and heart disease, two of the leading causes of death in the US. The American Health Association recommends self-monitoring for all people with high blood pressure. Self-monitoring assists healthcare providers in determining whether treatments are working. LRMC’s self-monitoring hypertension

Read More »

Hundreds of at-home rapid COVID-19 tests & N-95 masks distributed

In just one month, Little River Medical Center, Horry County’s largest community health center, has distributed hundreds of at-home rapid COVID-19 tests and N-95 masks across their service area. Test kits and masks were provided free of charge to the community through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) COVID-19 Testing Supply Program. While COVID-19

Read More »

Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines

Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines How do I know which COVID-19 vaccine information sources are accurate? Accurate vaccine information is critical and can help stop common myths and rumors. It can be difficult to know which sources of information you can trust. Before considering vaccine information on the Internet, check that the information comes

Read More »

USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits

USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits First Update in More Than 45 Years Reflects Current Cost Realities WASHINGTON, August 16, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. As a result, the average SNAP

Read More »

Snack with SNAP: Tips and tricks for your family!

Nutritious snacks help satisfy hunger in between meals and can help add variety to your daily food intake. ProTip: Portion out your snacks. Measuring out your snacks ahead of time lets you have control on what and how much you eat. Learn more about snacking at http://go.usa.gov/xs4Mt   Build your own Make your own snack

Read More »

Well-Child Visits and how to keep our kids safe

In recent months, families have been doing their part by staying at home as much as possible to help stop the spread of COVID-19. As communities open up, it’s important your child goes in for their well-child visit. These well-child visits are essential for many reasons, including: Tracking growth and development including milestones, social behaviors,

Read More »

$1.8M Grant Provides Thousands Of Women Contraceptive Care at LRMC

Nearly 18,000 women have received contraceptive care at Little River Medical Center locations over the last five years thanks to grants totaling $1.8 million through South Carolina nonprofit New Morning. The care — which includes birth control, family planning education and counseling — helps women who are uninsured, underinsured or low income. Pam Davis, CEO

Read More »

LRMC’s Self-Monitoring Hypertension Program

One in three American adults has high blood pressure which puts them at risk for stroke and heart disease, two of the leading causes of death in the US. The American Health Association recommends self-monitoring for all people with high blood pressure. Self-monitoring assists healthcare providers in determining whether treatments are working. LRMC’s self-monitoring hypertension

Read More »

Hundreds of at-home rapid COVID-19 tests & N-95 masks distributed

In just one month, Little River Medical Center, Horry County’s largest community health center, has distributed hundreds of at-home rapid COVID-19 tests and N-95 masks across their service area. Test kits and masks were provided free of charge to the community through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) COVID-19 Testing Supply Program. While COVID-19

Read More »

Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines

Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines How do I know which COVID-19 vaccine information sources are accurate? Accurate vaccine information is critical and can help stop common myths and rumors. It can be difficult to know which sources of information you can trust. Before considering vaccine information on the Internet, check that the information comes

Read More »

USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits

USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits First Update in More Than 45 Years Reflects Current Cost Realities WASHINGTON, August 16, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. As a result, the average SNAP

Read More »

Snack with SNAP: Tips and tricks for your family!

Nutritious snacks help satisfy hunger in between meals and can help add variety to your daily food intake. ProTip: Portion out your snacks. Measuring out your snacks ahead of time lets you have control on what and how much you eat. Learn more about snacking at http://go.usa.gov/xs4Mt   Build your own Make your own snack

Read More »

Well-Child Visits and how to keep our kids safe

In recent months, families have been doing their part by staying at home as much as possible to help stop the spread of COVID-19. As communities open up, it’s important your child goes in for their well-child visit. These well-child visits are essential for many reasons, including: Tracking growth and development including milestones, social behaviors,

Read More »

The LRMC Carolina Forest pharmacy location is opening soon!

The LRMC South Strand Pharmacy regular hours will resume Monday, June 9:
Mon. – Fri. 8:30 – 12:30pm & 1:30 – 5:30pm
The temporary prescription pick-up window at the Carolina Forest Health Center will remain open:
Mon. – Fri. 8:30am – 5:30pm
 
Thank you for your patience as we make improvements—including a new drive-thru pharmacy—at our LRMC Carolina Forest Health Center!

LRMC Carolina Forest Pharmacy:

Re-Opening soon!

Pharmacy Assistance

Call 843-663-8833. Staff at the LRMC South Strand Pharmacy will assist patients with prescriptions.

Thank you!

Temporary Closure of LRMC Carolina Forest Pharmacy

Effective Friday, April 25, it will be closed for construction.
It is expected to reopen in early June.

Temporary Pharmacy Assistance

During this closure, staff at the LRMC South Strand Pharmacy
will assist patients with prescriptions.
Call 843-663-8833.

Thank you for your patience!

Cierre Temporal de la Farmacia en el Centro de Salud LRMC Carolina Forest

A partir del viernes 25 de abril, la farmacia estará cerrada por motivos de construcción.
Se espera que reabra a principios de junio.

Asistencia Temporal con la Farmacia

Durante el cierre, la Farmacia LRMC South Strand ayudará a los pacientes con sus recetas.
Para asistencia, llame al 843-663-8833.