Month: January 2019

Clinic Expands Patient Outreach; How You Can Help

Jan 31, 2019 Comments Off on Clinic Expands Patient Outreach; How You Can Help
November 29 @ 11:08 am

Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is poised to meet the demands of many more without health insurance in our community. The catch? Catching them. Engaging in an outreach effort to educate potential patients about BIFMC’s free services, Volunteer Cynthia Cronk hits the streets. The past two years have entailed tremendous…

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Free Local Services for Furloughed Workers: Updated

Jan 17, 2019 Comments Off on Free Local Services for Furloughed Workers: Updated
November 29 @ 11:08 am

Charleston Cares! In light of the ongoing Federal Government Shutdown, many services in the community are doing what they can to assist those who have been adversely affected by the furloughed work mandate. Please see below for an updated list of Charleston-area services and share widely. This list will continue…

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What’s a Reasonable Weight loss Goal? Ask a Nutritionist.

Jan 9, 2019 Comments Off on What’s a Reasonable Weight loss Goal? Ask a Nutritionist.
November 29 @ 11:08 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). Setting a lofty New Year’s Resolution? Think again! Have you started off the new year…

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