Month: June 2017

I [Heart] Recipes: Red, White & Blue Berry Shortcake

Jun 28, 2017 Comments Off on I [Heart] Recipes: Red, White & Blue Berry Shortcake
November 29 @ 2:06 pm

The 4th of July is no time to duck out on your sweet tooth – and every excuse to pop the out the reds, whites & blues! This gluten-free optional, diabetic friendly dessert packs in the patriotism and the protein, without the added sugars. Feel free to halve the shortcake…

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BIFMC Presents National Webinar for VIM Talk Series

Jun 20, 2017 Comments Off on BIFMC Presents National Webinar for VIM Talk Series
November 29 @ 2:06 pm

Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic presented a free webinar hosted by the national Volunteers in Medicine headquarters on Monday, June 19th. The VIM Talk series, produced by Volunteers in Medicine Executive Director Sasha Bianchi, regularly features members within the national VIM Alliance who share their ideas and expertise in the…

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Tips For Maintaining That Perfect Dad Bod

Jun 15, 2017 Comments Off on Tips For Maintaining That Perfect Dad Bod
November 29 @ 2:06 pm

Father’s Day is a great time to focus on men’s health. For dads especially, finding the time to commit to your body’s needs is critical. This easy to follow prescription points out the small ways by which you can incorporate wellness into your daily routine. You can’t teach an old…

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Where Can I Find the Cheapest Prescription Drugs?

Jun 10, 2017 Comments Off on Where Can I Find the Cheapest Prescription Drugs?
November 29 @ 2:06 pm

Filling your prescriptions- especially when treating chronic illness – can put a significant dent in your monthly budget.  Mary Bull, Patient Resource Coordinator at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic  – a free clinic based outside of Charleston, SC – lives up to her title when it comes to finding the…

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Dear Nurse Wanda: The Art of Listening

Jun 6, 2017 Comments Off on Dear Nurse Wanda: The Art of Listening
November 29 @ 2:06 pm

Charleston Cares Guest Blogger, Wanda Lefler, RN, is the Nurse Manager at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic. Each month, she will offer her insight into patient care, health management – and the art of listening. If you have a medical question for Nurse Wanda, please e-mail your questions to nursemanager.bifmc@gmail.com.…

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Can Climate Change Affect My Health?

Jun 2, 2017 Comments Off on Can Climate Change Affect My Health?
November 29 @ 2:06 pm

When you live in a coastal city prone to flooding, the ways in which climate can affect your health becomes pretty clear, pretty fast. But aside from the bodily and economic dangers that extreme weather can cause, there are many other ways the changing environment can affect our health. According…

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