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‘Clays for Care’ Sporting Clays Tournament Save the Date! BIFMC’S 5th Annual Sporting Clays Shoot will take place on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at the Kiawah Island Sporting Club. Targeting Community Health Needs. Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is excited to host the fifth annual James M. Hayes, MD ‘Clays…
MoreA Day to Look Good – and Feel Even Better. BIFMC’S Annual Fashion for a Cause and Sip n Shop will take place from 11am -2pm on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at The River Course Ballroom on Kiawah Island. This annual event features a sip & shop, live runway event and fashion…
MoreIn celebration of Black History Month, here are a few profiles on notable African American pioneers in medicine. These men and women persevered against astounding racial and political odds of their time to become establishing pillars in the medical field. James McCoune Smith (1813-1865) The first African American to earn…
MoreIf you are experiencing domestic or partner violence, it is important to know how and where to seek help. Can you talk to your doctor about your situation without judgement or legal intervention? In most cases (barring child or elder abuse), discussing your experiences with your physician is confidential under…
MoreOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a perfect reason to start a monthly regimen of self breast examinations to detect any abnormalities or changes in the breast tissue. According to The National Cancer Institute, approximately 12.4% of women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life –…
MoreBarrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is thrilled to announce immediate plans to begin construction of a large, seven-exam room free medical facility where clinic medical staff will continue to serve the health and wellness needs of uninsured adults who reside or work on Johns, James, and Wadmalaw Islands. Construction will…
MoreDr. Jim Hayes, Board of Directors Chair and volunteer physician for Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic, was featured recently in the May/June edition of Charleston’s Healthlinks Magazine. The piece, entitled “Doctors Who Give Back” by Anne Toole, highlighted the doctors who “make a difference in their patients’ lives every day” by…
MoreIt’s hard to resist the sweet pastel array of Easter goodies. So why bother? This simple, refreshingly light carrot cake is satisfying without the added sugars and carbohydrates – and a hearty protein helping to boot. Enjoy with a light dusting of confectionary sugar and your own decorative touch, or a dollop…
MoreEach month, BIFMC shines a spotlight on one of our many exceptional clinic volunteers. From medical staff to voluntary file clerks, Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is able to provide a warm, caring and expert primary medical home to hundreds of uninsured patients. The residents and workers of our Lowcountry community are cared for and…
MoreBarrier Islands Free Medical Clinic was featured recently as a part of a video campaign produced by cloud software company Blackbaud. The campaign is geared towards other growing nonprofits, including both Blackbaud customers and prospects. Last fall, Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic launched a new, user-friendly website designed to help patients…
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