Carrie Moores

Why Is Gut Health So Important? Ask A Nutritionist.

Feb 15, 2023 Comments Off on Why Is Gut Health So Important? Ask A Nutritionist.
February 15 @ 6:00 am

Do you know that your gut has a very important role in your overall health? Your gut contains millions of microbes or bacteria that are mostly good for you. The ones in your gut, found in your small and large intestine help to digest food, and can also help with…

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Can My Diet Help With Sleep Apnea? Ask a Nutritionist.

Jan 17, 2023 Comments Off on Can My Diet Help With Sleep Apnea? Ask a Nutritionist.
February 15 @ 6:00 am

Diagnosed with sleep apnea? Changing your diet can help. Sleep apnea is a common cause of not getting a good night sleep. It happens when the muscles in the back of your throat relax. This action blocks your airway when you are sleeping and you stop breathing. It can last…

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Announcing the Retirement of Clinic Director, Brenda Falls

Jan 10, 2023 Comments Off on Announcing the Retirement of Clinic Director, Brenda Falls
February 15 @ 6:00 am

January 10th, 2023 Dear Friends and Colleagues, Our esteemed Clinic Director, Brenda Falls, has made the decision to retire effective June 30th, 2023. Brenda has served as our Clinic Director since 2011, overseeing the tremendous growth of the Clinic through many milestones and critical advancements during her long tenure with…

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Can Processed Foods Affect My Brain? Ask A Nutritionist.

Dec 12, 2022 Comments Off on Can Processed Foods Affect My Brain? Ask A Nutritionist.
February 15 @ 6:00 am

Too much ultra-proceeded foods can lead to decline in cognitive health. A new study has shown that eating too many ultra-processed foods in middle-age people can be bad for your cognitive health and lead to cognitive decline as you age. Cognitive decline means there is a decrease in your ability…

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Community Spotlights: Lowcountry Period Project

Dec 7, 2022 Comments Off on Community Spotlights: Lowcountry Period Project
February 15 @ 6:00 am

Did You Know – 16.9 million people who menstruate in the US are living in poverty. Two-thirds of the 16.9 million low-income women in the US could not afford menstrual products in the past year, with a half of this population reporting a need to choose between menstrual products and…

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Coaching for Life: New Diabetic Prevention Program a Game Changer at BIFMC

Dec 6, 2022 Comments Off on Coaching for Life: New Diabetic Prevention Program a Game Changer at BIFMC
February 15 @ 6:00 am

Margaret Peck, HPEB MPH and volunteer coach at BIFMC, leads the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP), which has proven to be effective in reducing the incidence of Type 2 diabetes among high risk individuals. Having served as a fitness nutrition coach helping athletes to achieve their health and fitness goals…

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Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic Expands Service Area & Eligibility

Nov 2, 2022 Comments Off on Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic Expands Service Area & Eligibility
February 15 @ 6:00 am

Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic (BIFMC), a free clinic in Charleston county located at 3226 Maybank Highway on Johns Island, currently offers free health care services to uninsured adults who reside or work on Johns, James or Wadmalaw Islands; Folly Beach; or who serve downtown Charleston’s hospitality industry. Beginning November…

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Are Food Expiration Dates Real? Ask a Nutritionist.

Sep 13, 2022 Comments Off on Are Food Expiration Dates Real? Ask a Nutritionist.
February 15 @ 6:00 am

Confused about food expiration dates? Learn more about how you can save money – and stop wasting food. When you look at the expiration dates on food, what do they really mean? Expiration dates on most food items have little to do with the safety of the product. Best-by dates…

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College of Charleston Students Help Promote Free Health Care to Hospitality Workers

Jun 7, 2022 Comments Off on College of Charleston Students Help Promote Free Health Care to Hospitality Workers
February 15 @ 6:00 am

CHARLESTON CARES: We recently spoke with Kirsten Snyder, a molecular biology major at the College of Charleston, part time EMT, and newly elected president of C of C’s pre-health club, Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED). This year, the club has engaged in an effective outreach campaign to spread the word to area hospitality workers about the…

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BIFMC Receives Gold Star Rating from National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics

May 24, 2022 Comments Off on BIFMC Receives Gold Star Rating from National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
February 15 @ 6:00 am

Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is proud to receive a 2022 Gold Star Standards Rating from The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, According to the NAFC’s website, “The mission of the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics is to ensure the medically underserved have access to affordable…

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