Month: March 2017

Gate-Crashing Golf Tourney Gator Brings National Attention to BIFMC

Mar 29, 2017 Comments Off on Gate-Crashing Golf Tourney Gator Brings National Attention to BIFMC
February 18 @ 9:08 pm

Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic hosted its 10th Annual Celebrity Golf Invitational at The River Course at Kiawah Island Golf Club on Monday, March 27th, 2017. Each spring, the charitable sporting fundraiser raises significant proceeds to support the Clinic’s mission of delivering high quality, free patient care to uninsured community…

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Skim Health: 3.25.17

Mar 25, 2017 Comments Off on Skim Health: 3.25.17
February 18 @ 9:08 pm

Top health articles of interest circulating in the media this week, 3.25.17 While it is assumed wealthier nations will have seen a decline in death rates over past decades, a recent analysis featured in The Washington Post suggests that the opposite is true for many Americans in the United States.…

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I [Heart] Recipes: Lowcountry Luck Green Smoothie

Mar 17, 2017 Comments Off on I [Heart] Recipes: Lowcountry Luck Green Smoothie
February 18 @ 9:08 pm

You don’t need a shamrock shake to rock out in the Lowcountry on St. Patricks Day. This smoothie recipe incorporates any excuse to add in some fresh, leafy collard greens – delivering a nutritional punch – carried by the natural sweetness of mango, grapes and lime. It’s your lucky day.…

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Seabrook Tennis Association Hosts BIFMC Fundraiser

Mar 15, 2017 Comments Off on Seabrook Tennis Association Hosts BIFMC Fundraiser
February 18 @ 9:08 pm

On Wednesday March 8, Seabrook Island Tennis Association hosted a Mens and Ladies Round Robin to raise money to support Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic. With more than 40 players in attendance, the group raised almost 5k in order to support their uninsured neighbors on Johns, Wadmalaw and James Island.…

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Cynthia Cronk Featured in Volunteer Spotlight

Mar 14, 2017 Comments Off on Cynthia Cronk Featured in Volunteer Spotlight
February 18 @ 9:08 pm

Each month, BIFMC shines a spotlight on one of our many exceptional clinic volunteers. From medical staff to voluntary file clerks, Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is able to provide a warm, caring and expert primary medical home to hundreds of uninsured patients. The residents and workers of our Lowcountry community are cared for and…

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What to Expect… When You’re Expecting A Colonoscopy

Mar 10, 2017 Comments Off on What to Expect… When You’re Expecting A Colonoscopy
February 18 @ 9:08 pm

Who is at risk for colorectal cancer? While you may not hear as much about this type of cancer, it is ranked as the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States today. While colorectal cancers have most commonly appeared in men and women…

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One Minute Fit: Ab-mazing Leg Lifts

Mar 8, 2017 Comments Off on One Minute Fit: Ab-mazing Leg Lifts
February 18 @ 9:08 pm

One Minute Fit  is our health and lifestyle video series aimed at introducing simple, healthy habits into your daily routine. Brittany Block, Fitness and Lifestyle Coach, shares how you can work both your abs and quads in 10 minutes or less in the comfort of your living room. Barrier Islands…

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Blackbaud Features BIFMC in NonProfit Video Campaign

Mar 7, 2017 Comments Off on Blackbaud Features BIFMC in NonProfit Video Campaign
February 18 @ 9:08 pm

Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic was featured recently as a part of a video campaign produced by cloud software company Blackbaud. The campaign is geared towards other growing nonprofits, including both Blackbaud customers and prospects. Last fall, Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic launched a new, user-friendly website designed to help patients…

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Berkeley Electric Cooperative Featured in ‘Donor Spotlight’

Mar 1, 2017 Comments Off on Berkeley Electric Cooperative Featured in ‘Donor Spotlight’
February 18 @ 9:08 pm

Our clinic is able to operate and serve hundreds of uninsured patients who live or work on Johns, James and Wadmalaw Island – thanks to the good will and contribution of our donors. Each month, BIFMC will pay tribute to one of our many generous supporters who seek to improve…

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