It's heart-wrenching when you, a loved one or friend needs hospital attention, but you can take comfort in the care and professionalism found at the following medical facilities. Scanning through this section, you should be able to get a good idea of the specialty services offered by each, just in case you need to make a quick decision about where to take someone for medical attention. Some visitors at the northern end of the Grand Strand might find it quickest to visit Loris, an acute care, nonprofit community hospital. Loris has a capacity of 105 patients, all in private rooms. The hospital also runs a separate 88-bed, skilled nursing assisted facility known as the Loris Healthcare System Extended Care Center.
Regular classes focus on smoking cessation, weight loss and low-fat cooking.
Unlike other wellness programs sponsored by a hospital, Loris Community offers use of its fitness facility to the public in an effort to keep people out of its beds through prevention. The fitness center offers a variety of aerobic classes including Seniorcize and water aerobics, plus cardiovascular and strength-building equipment. In December 1995, Loris Hospital began offering after-hours primary care in the emergency room. This service, called Fast Track, gives patients the option of seeing a physician's assistant for medical care that is urgent but not an emergency. Fast Track services are available from 3 to 11 PM Friday through Monday.