GEORGETOWN

Many of these classes, events and meetings are sponsored by Georgetown Memorial Hospital, but some take place at different locations. Call the numbers listed for more information or visit http://www.georgetownhospitalsystem.org.

Chronic kidney disease education | Varying schedule, varying locations in Horry and Georgetown counties. Free. (866) 647-9396 or ultracare-dialysis.com/TOPS

Health screenings | Tuesdays, mall area, Georgetown Memorial Hospital; Thursdays, front lobby, Waccamaw Community Hospital. Finger-stick lipid profiles with blood sugar test: $20; diabetes screening-hemoglobin A1C: $15; blood sugar levels: $3. Free blood pressure screenings from 7:30 a.m. to noon. 546-0623

Community Health BLS-CPR | 6-9 p.m. Monday, Wachesaw Conference Center. $35. Pre-registration required, 520-8490 or online.

Obstetrics tour | 6 p.m. Monday, and Sept. 10, Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Pre-registration required, 520-8490.

Lecture: Current treatment Options for Arthritis of the Hip and Knee | noon Tuesday, Portofinos Restaurant, Georgetown. Free. Lunch provided. 520-7842 to reserve your seat.

Handle with Care | 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, education center, Georgetown Memorial Hospital campus. Free. Pre-registration required, 520-8490 or online.

Sibling Preparation class | 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday, education center, Georgetown Memorial Hospital campus. Free. Pre-registration required, 520-8490 or online.

Obstetrics tour | 6 p.m. Sept. 4, Waccamaw Community Hospital. Pre-registration required, 520-8490.

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