Heartburn seminars

Dr. Lane Moore will explain the incision-free procedure to help heartburn sufferers at a seminar 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Center for Health and Fitness in Loris. call 756-5524.

Health screenings

Loris Healthcare System offers on-site health screenings including blood pressure checks, blood sugar and cholesterol checks. Prices are $20 for full finger stick screenings; $10 for cholesterol/glucose; $3 for glucose; and free for blood pressure. it is recommended that you fast 12 hours before screening. Screenings are scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon Thursday at the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center. call 716-7381.

Heartburn seminars

Dr. Lane Moore, the first surgeon in South Carolina trained to perform Esophyx, the incision-free procedure to help heartburn sufferers, will explain the procedure in detail and answer questions at two seminars offered at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Center for Health & Fitness in Loris, and at 6:30 p.m. April 27 at the Seacoast Medical Center in little River. call 756-5524.

Children’s wellness day

Loris Healthcare System and Dr. Peter Blyer with Family Life Medicine will host a wellness fair especially for children. Health screenings and education opportunities will be offered, and children will also find special attractions such as games and inflatables. the fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the North Myrtle Beach Christian School. call 716-7381.

Counting carbs seminar

Registered dietician Mary Ellen Scarborough will discuss the importance of carbohydrates in your diet and the correct carbs for a healthy diet. the seminar will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the South Strand Senior Health Center. Registration is requested. call 692-4444.

Liposuction seminar

Plastic and reconstructive surgeons Shayne Webb and Steven Duffy will discuss cosmetic surgery options from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the new YMCA. Registration is requested. call 692-4444.

Understanding gallbladder disease

Surgeon Steven Matzinger will discuss causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of gall bladder diseases from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at HealthFinders. Registration is requested. call 692-4444.

Joint pain seminar

David B. Lee of Strand Orthopedic Consultants will discuss causes of joint pain and treatments including joint replacement from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at HealthFinders. Registration is requested. call 692-4444.

AARP driver safety course

An AARP driver safety course will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday and Thursday at HealthFinders for people 50 and older. Most insurance companies offer a discount after completion. the fee is $14 for nonmembers, $12 for members. Registration is required. call 692-4444.

Cholesterol screenings

As part of Grand Strand Regional Medical Center’s monthly screening program, the following cholesterol screenings have been scheduled: Total cholesterol, lipid panel and blood pressure screenings, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. today and April 26; and from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. April 29 at the YMCA. call 692-4444.

Childbirth education classes

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center will offer the following childbirth education classes:

Sibling preparation class | from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 24, for children ages 2-10

Infant/child/adult CPR | from 1 to 4 p.m. April 24 at HealthFinders, Coastal Grand mall.

For more information and to register, call 692-4444.

Support groups

Grief | 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, HealthFinders, Coastal Grand mall

Stroke | 2 p.m. Tuesday, Carolina Forest Senior Health Center, 236-5700

Diabetes | 3 p.m. April 27, HealthFinders, Coastal Grand mall, 392-1054

Fit teen classes, exercise programs specifically for teenagers, will be held at from 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday at the Wellness and Fitness Center. Cost is $20 for members and $24 for the community. the cost covers eight classes. call 347-7111.

Water safety course

Georgetown Hospital System’s HealthPoint Center for Health and Fitness will hold two one-day water safety classes from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 27 and 29. Registration is free, but class space is limited to 40 people. call 477-0020.

Health and wellness seminar

Dr. Gordon Tessler, nutritionist, counselor and author, will present a seminar entitled “Five Secrets to Living Healthy in a Sick World” at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Sheraton-Myrtle Beach Convention Center. call 449-8842.