Month: March 2019

BIFMC Expands Care to Serve Uninsured on Folly Beach

Mar 28, 2019 Comments Off on BIFMC Expands Care to Serve Uninsured on Folly Beach
October 3 @ 2:03 am

Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is thrilled to announce that as of April 1st, 2019, the free clinic will be accepting low income, uninsured adults who live or work on Folly Beach in addition to Johns, James and Wadmalaw Island. The announcement comes on the one year anniversary marking the…

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I [heart] Recipes: Creamy Cheesey Macaroni

Mar 20, 2019 Comments Off on I [heart] Recipes: Creamy Cheesey Macaroni
October 3 @ 2:03 am

A whole-wheat pasta dish that makes great use of cottage cheese for a low-fat, creamy, and guilt-free helping of this southern staple. For more diabetic friendly recipes, visit Mayo Clinic’s Diabetic Meal Plan Recipes.

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Seabrook Island Tennis Raises $4500 for BIFMC

Mar 14, 2019 Comments Off on Seabrook Island Tennis Raises $4500 for BIFMC
October 3 @ 2:03 am

Seabrook Island Tennis Players took to the courts on Thursday, March 7, 2019 to raise over $4500 to benefit Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic. The annual men & women’s tennis social event supports the Breast and Prostrate Health Initiative at the medical clinic, providing free mammograms and screenings for prostate…

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Am I at Risk for Diabetes? Ask a Nutritionist.

Mar 6, 2019 Comments Off on Am I at Risk for Diabetes? Ask a Nutritionist.
October 3 @ 2:03 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). Did you know that one in three Americans are at high risk for developing type…

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BIFMC Installs “Blessing Box” to Aid Food Insecurity

Mar 6, 2019 Comments Off on BIFMC Installs “Blessing Box” to Aid Food Insecurity
October 3 @ 2:03 am

Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is proud to become a Charleston Blessing Box location! Located at 3226 Maybank Highway, Building #C (directly to the right of the free medical clinic in a light green cabinet), the community is encouraged to leave non-expired, non-perishable food items or supplies within the storage…

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