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Published on January 19, 2026

Community health fairs start this week 

Residents can get basic health checks and find helpful resources during free community health fairs starting this week sponsored by Tidelands Health and the YMCA of Coastal Carolina. 

Tidelands Health team members check blood pressure of community members during free community health fair in 2025.The health fairs will provide free bone density screenings and blood pressure checks, as well as information to help improve your health including physical therapy, weight-loss strategies, stroke awareness and prevention and more.   

For a small fee, attendees can have blood drawn for a variety of lab services such as A1C, lipid panel and a comprehensive metabolic panel.  

Community health fairs are scheduled: 

  • Wednesday, Jan. 21, 7 -11 a.m., Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA, 529 Browns Ferry Road, Georgetown 

  • Wednesday, Jan. 28, 7-11 a.m., Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA, 5000 Claire Chapin Epps Blvd. in Myrtle Beach 

  • Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7-11 a.m., Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA, 12965 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island 

As the exclusive health system partner of the YMCA of Coastal Carolina, Tidelands Health and the YMCA designed the health fairs as a convenient and streamlined way for community members to get basic health screenings and services in one place to support their overall health. 

“Our community health fairs help residents find the resources, information and support they need to take control of their health and live better lives through better health,” said Monica Grey, vice president of care continuum at Tidelands Health. 

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Tidelands Health, in collaboration with MUSC Health, is the region’s largest health care provider, serving the Carolinas at four hospitals and more than 70 outpatient locations. More than 2,500 employee, physician and volunteer partners work side by side with our communities to transform the health of our region – promoting wellness, preventing illness, encouraging recovery and restoring health.