Year: 2022

How to Maximize National Nutrition Month!

Mar 10, 2022 Comments Off on How to Maximize National Nutrition Month!
February 15 @ 4:33 am

It’s National Nutrition Month! March is National Nutrition Month.  Here are some nutrition, food and tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Try a few today! Eat breakfast. Include some lean protein, whole grains, fruits and even veggies. Try whole grain cereal and fruit, yogurt with fruit, or a…

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Clinic Receives Large Grant from Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community

Mar 7, 2022 Comments Off on Clinic Receives Large Grant from Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community
February 15 @ 4:33 am

Johns Island, SC, March 7, 2022 – Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of a 2021 Bishop Gadsden Charitable Fund Grant, receiving an award of $79,000. The generous gift from the Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community will enhance Barrier…

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How Can I Take Better Care of My Heart? Ask A Nutritionist.

Feb 8, 2022 Comments Off on How Can I Take Better Care of My Heart? Ask A Nutritionist.
February 15 @ 4:33 am

Time to take care of that ticker! When we take care of our hearts as part of our self-care, we set an example for others to do the same. Here are a few ways to take care of your heart and the heart of your loved ones. Try and get…

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FREE AT-HOME COVID-19 RAPID TESTS

Jan 19, 2022 Comments Off on FREE AT-HOME COVID-19 RAPID TESTS
February 15 @ 4:33 am

Recently, the Biden Administration opened a public website that offers free at-home COVID tests to the public. Households will be able to order four tests at a time through the website https://www.covidtests.gov/ to order their free at-home tests or go directly to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) order form here: https://special.usps.com/testkits. The tests will “typically ship…

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Should My Diet Adapt With Age? Ask a Nutritionist.

Jan 13, 2022 Comments Off on Should My Diet Adapt With Age? Ask a Nutritionist.
February 15 @ 4:33 am

Want to help keep your brain, heart and skin healthy as you get older?  A new diet plan, called the MIND diet, was created to protect your brain and help delay or slow down dementia. MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay.  It is a combination of the Mediterranean…

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Important Update on BIFMC’s Response to COVID-19

Jan 9, 2022 Comments Off on Important Update on BIFMC’s Response to COVID-19
February 15 @ 4:33 am

NEW: COVID-19 PROTOCOL FOR PATIENTS *Currently, all individuals with COVID-19 symptoms will be tested prior to entering the Clinic. Proper masking must be worn inside at all times and is available onsite if needed. ● Unvaccinated individuals: -Need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours…

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Does Intermittent Fasting Work? Ask a Nutritionist.

Jan 4, 2022 Comments Off on Does Intermittent Fasting Work? Ask a Nutritionist.
February 15 @ 4:33 am

Trying to lose some weight in the New Year with Intermittent Fasting? What type of diet is best? There are many types of diets to try to help you lose weight. Intermittent fasting is a recent diet trend. This diet requires that you do not eat on specific days of…

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