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Who Can Help Me in Charleston, SC?

Dec 13, 2016 Comments Off on Who Can Help Me in Charleston, SC?
February 18 @ 11:22 pm

If you live in or around Charleston, SC, and you are struggling with financial hardship, health issues or personal crisis, there are many resources in place to help you get back on your feet again. From local shelters, to assistance with paying utility bills or home repairs, to seeking advice…

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Recognizing Portion Sizes

Dec 9, 2016 Comments Off on Recognizing Portion Sizes
February 18 @ 11:22 pm

When it comes to maintaining healthy eating habits in the US, perhaps one of our biggest transgressions is overdoing the portions sizes we consume. The reality is – it is not often what we eat, but rather how much we eat that does us in. From restaurant servings to grocery store selections, many of…

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Meal Planning With Diabetes -And A Diabetic Meal Plan App To Guide You

Dec 2, 2016 Comments Off on Meal Planning With Diabetes -And A Diabetic Meal Plan App To Guide You
February 18 @ 11:22 pm

Living with diabetes – a reality for 10% of the US population – it is often a daunting task to throw a recipe together that keeps your glucose levels, cholesterol, blood pressure and weight on track- every single day. Particularly around dinner time, when many who return home from a…

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One Minute Fit: Dancing With The Stairs!

Nov 30, 2016 Comments Off on One Minute Fit: Dancing With The Stairs!
February 18 @ 11:22 pm

One Minute Fit is our new health and lifestyle video series aimed at introducing simple, healthy habits into your daily routine. Brittany Block, Fitness and Lifestyle Coach, shares how you can turn any trip up and down the stairs into a heart-rate elevator. Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic provides medical care…

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Holiday Depression: 5 Tips to Cope

Nov 27, 2016 Comments Off on Holiday Depression: 5 Tips to Cope
February 18 @ 11:22 pm

Does the holiday season fill you with cheer and excitement for the upcoming year? Odds are, no – not at all. According to the American Psychological Association, half of all people experience sadness or irritability during the holidays, while up to two-thirds of us acknowledge feeling stress and fatigue. There…

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One Minute Fit: Pumpkin Pie First!

Nov 19, 2016 Comments Off on One Minute Fit: Pumpkin Pie First!
February 18 @ 11:22 pm

One Minute Fit is our new health and lifestyle video series aimed at introducing simple, healthy habits into your daily routine. Brittany Block, Fitness and Lifestyle Coach, walks us through our best bet for a Thanksgiving dessert this season. Looking for a healthy, low sugar or vegan Pumpkin Pie recipe? Browse through…

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Why Doesn’t Every American Have Health Insurance Now?

Nov 4, 2016 Comments Off on Why Doesn’t Every American Have Health Insurance Now?
February 18 @ 11:22 pm

Who exactly are the Americans without health insurance today? Wasn’t the point of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to cover everyone? While the Affordable Care Act has extended coverage to 17 million more Americans, it is estimated that more than 23 million are still without health insurance. Why? The Affordable…

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I [heart] Recipes: Whole-Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes

Oct 11, 2016 Comments Off on I [heart] Recipes: Whole-Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes
February 18 @ 11:22 pm

Just in time for Halloween, a sweet and satisfying breakfast fit for a weekend at home- without a spooky sugar count.

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How To Protect Yourself From Mosquitoes in Charleston

Sep 7, 2016 Comments Off on How To Protect Yourself From Mosquitoes in Charleston
February 18 @ 11:22 pm

It’s no secret that mosquitoes are host to an array of viruses such as dengue, chikungunya, and more – and are potentially harmful to the young, elderly, sick and pregnant. But how do you adequately protect yourself from mosquito bites in the Lowcountry? In South Carolina, mosquito season runs regularly…

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Introducing ‘Charleston Cares’, The BIFMC Blog

Aug 28, 2016 Comments Off on Introducing ‘Charleston Cares’, The BIFMC Blog
February 18 @ 11:22 pm

Exciting things are happening at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic! In addition to launching our brand new, easier to navigate website, you can also stay up to date on the latest health news, learn more about our services and volunteers, and follow clinic and community events via our new health…

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