Year: 2019

Are All Processed Foods Bad? Ask a Nutritionist.

Dec 6, 2019 Comments Off on Are All Processed Foods Bad? Ask a Nutritionist.
October 3 @ 2:58 am

Joanne M. Gallivan, M.S., R.D.N. is a registered Dietitian Nutritionist and volunteer at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic. Prior to joining the Clinic, she served as the Director of the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP). Are all processed foods bad? There are thousands of processed foods in the grocery store…

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BIFMC Volunteer Physician, Marta Hampton MD, Recognized as Charleston ‘Health Care Hero’

Dec 5, 2019 Comments Off on BIFMC Volunteer Physician, Marta Hampton MD, Recognized as Charleston ‘Health Care Hero’
October 3 @ 2:58 am

Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic volunteer Physician, Dr. Marta Hampton, was recognized as a volunteer Health Care Hero by the Charleston Regional Business Journal on December 4th, 2019, at the Francis Marion Hotel. The award, presented by The Charleston Regional Business Journal each year, “honors the men, women, and service…

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Top 10 Best Health & Wellness Podcasts: UPDATED

Nov 20, 2019 Comments Off on Top 10 Best Health & Wellness Podcasts: UPDATED
October 3 @ 2:58 am

Sometimes it’s easier to slip in a little self motivation during your morning commute (and often critical to prepare during that long road trip to a family holiday gathering!). For any occasion, we bring you a compiled collection of the best and most recent health, wellness, and fitness podcasts that…

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Nutrition For All: Interview with BIFMC Dietitian, Joanne Gallivan

Nov 18, 2019 Comments Off on Nutrition For All: Interview with BIFMC Dietitian, Joanne Gallivan
October 3 @ 2:58 am

Nutrition is critical to a primary care setting. BIFMC’s Resident Dietitian – Nutritionist, Joanne Gallivan, shares her tips on employing the first line of defense when it comes to your health- by taking control of your eating habits. What prompted you to volunteer at BIFMC? I found out about BIFMC…

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How to Inspire Your Child to Give Back

Nov 5, 2019 Comments Off on How to Inspire Your Child to Give Back
October 3 @ 2:58 am

At Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic, we think health care is a family affair – and we love to see the little ones represent for positive action in the community! But how exactly do you inspire your child to ‘give back’? There are many small ways to instill a sense…

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I [Heart] Recipes: Sweet ‘N Savory Sweet Potato Fries

Oct 28, 2019 Comments Off on I [Heart] Recipes: Sweet ‘N Savory Sweet Potato Fries
October 3 @ 2:58 am

Know your potatoes! Compared to white potatoes, sweet potatoes are lower on the glycemic index and provide plenty of vitamin A to support eye health. Fiber found in this root vegetable also helps with blood glucose control and weight management, while the potassium helps control blood pressure. Rooting For Your Health: What…

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An Author Among Us: Interview With BIFMC Volunteer Bernard Mansheim MD

Oct 28, 2019 Comments Off on An Author Among Us: Interview With BIFMC Volunteer Bernard Mansheim MD
October 3 @ 2:58 am

BIFMC Volunteer Physician and Author of A Doctor a Day, Dr. Bernard Mansheim, shares his thoughts on on Health Care, Writing, Volunteering, and the Importance of Self Care. Interview with Carrie Moores How many years have you been a volunteer with the Clinic? I have volunteered at the free clinic…

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What Are The Healthiest Carbs to Eat? Ask A Nutritionist.

Oct 17, 2019 Comments Off on What Are The Healthiest Carbs to Eat? Ask A Nutritionist.
October 3 @ 2:58 am

Joanne M. Gallivan, M.S., R.D.N. is a registered Dietitian Nutritionist and volunteer at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic. Prior to joining the Clinic, she served as the Director of the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP). Carbs-good guy or the enemy? And what are the healthiest carbs to eat? Carbs -or…

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Will a Flu Shot Give Me The Flu?

Sep 24, 2019 Comments Off on Will a Flu Shot Give Me The Flu?
October 3 @ 2:58 am

As the Charleston heat begins to cool and the Lowcountry autumn creeps in, the “dreaded” signs begin to pop up: Flu Shot Immunizations Here!  Think you can sneak by without getting vaccinated again this year? Why would you want to! Consider a few important reasons why you should take the plunge and get jabbed:…

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BIFMC Offering Free Health Care to Downtown Charleston Hospitality Workers

Sep 16, 2019 Comments Off on BIFMC Offering Free Health Care to Downtown Charleston Hospitality Workers
October 3 @ 2:58 am

Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is excited to announce that as of September 16th, 2019, all free healthcare services will extend to include low income, uninsured adults who work in the hospitality industry of Downtown Charleston. The HIP [Hospitality Inclusion Project] Initiative will aim to expand patient eligibility and provide…

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