Conway Medical Center Conway South Carolina

Heat-related illness cases on the rise

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) There are serious consequences that can result from people not taking proper care of themselves in the heat, but there are steps to take that could save a life. Even when the temperatures decrease slightly, people are still at risk. Kids, the elderly, those without air conditioning and those who work outside are most at risk.

This season, Conway Medical Center has seen five cases of heat exhaustion but no actual heat stroke cases yet. Doctors say from now until August they will probably see about one to two cases of heat-related illness each week. Grand Strand Regional did not release their numbers. July and August are the peak months for these types of illnesses. Doctors say people should keep up fluid intake, take frequent breaks from the heat and wear sunscreen and protective clothing. Health experts stress the importance of drinking water. Dr. Edward King, Director of Patient Education at Conway Medical Center says, "You can lose a lot of your body water through perspiration so you have to maintain adequate fluid intake particularly athletes, football camp, baseball camp-they have to maintain adequate fluid intake." Barrera says, "Yesterday it was probably a hair bit hotter but there was no wind when there was supposed to be, and today we actually have a little breeze...every couple degrees makes a big difference." Barrera said in his business he has to stay constantly busy, but there is a health concern so listening to your body and knowing when enough is enough is vital to staying well.

Obituaries, June 20, 2011 | Georgetown, South Carolina ...

DEATH NOTICES

Claudia Mae Gamble, Andrews

FUNERAL SERVICES

William Avant

 

William Hugh Avant, 82, of Hemingway passed away Friday June 17, 2011 in Conway  Medical Center.

Mr. Avant was born in Hemingway, a son of the late William Harve and Susie Powers Avant.

He was a retired Lab Technician for the International Paper Co. in Georgetown.

He was a member of Center Baptist Church, a former Sunday School Teacher and Deacon, a member of the Indiantown Masonic Lodge # 165, Order of the Eastern Star # 156, Omar Jailbird Unit of Hemingway and the Omar Shrine Temple of Mt. Pleasant.

Mr. Hugh was married to the late Charlotte Olene Pope Farwell Avant.

He was predeceased by a son, Bob Farwell; and a brother, Oscar Avant.

Surviving are his son, Tim (Sylvia) Farwell of  The Villages, FL; grandson, Shawn (Tina) Farwell of Hemingway and Robert Farwell of Georgetown;  and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2011 in Center  Baptist Church.

Entombment, directed by Morris Funeral Home of Hemingway, was in the Pennyroyal Mausoleum in Georgetown.

Memorials may be made to Center Baptist Church, 2602 Schoolhouse Dr., Hemingway, SC 29554.

Please sign the guestbook at www.morris-funeralhome.com.

James Baldwin, Sr.

James Leonard "Tank" Baldwin, Sr., 73, husband of Mickie Missroon Baldwin, died Friday, June 17, 2011 at Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

Born on January 20, 1938 in Georgetown, he was a son of the late James Baldwin and the late Erin Carter Baldwin.

Mr. Baldwin was a charter member of Friendfield Presbyterian Church and was a US Navy Veteran.

He was retired from Georgetown Laundry after 42 years of service.

Mr. Baldwin was a Jaycee, a former little league baseball coach and was a past chairman of the Kensington School board.

He enjoyed fishing and his passion was his church and family.

Survivors include his wife of Georgetown; three children, Sharon Shirer (Bill) of Georgetown, Allison Snowden (C.P.) of Florence and James L. Baldwin, Jr. (Susan) of Pawleys Island; six grandchildren, Millison Jordan (Scott), Cody Clark, Meaghan Morris, Davis Morris, Dylan Morris and Jameson Baldwin; one great grandchild, Taylor Jordan; and one sister, Shelia Hartley of Charlotte, NC.

A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at Friendfield Presbyterian Church and was officiated by Rev. Johnny Deloache and Rev. Rhett Talbert.

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