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Want to improve your health without “dieting”? There are a few great habits you can incorporate into your daily nutritional intake that will reap huge benefits for your body! Number one? Eat less processed food! Too much processed or packaged foods can increase your chances of chronic diseases, like diabetes.…
BIFMC will be hosting another round of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) with Lifestyle Coach, Emma Bryan! We are looking for participants for the 2024 Program year! The DPP is a CDC backed program for those experiencing pre diabetes to learn lifestyle changes and habits to help lower their risk…
Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic, a free clinic in Charleston, SC, likes to shine a spotlight on our exceptional volunteers! From medical staff to voluntary administration, BIFMC 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 kept healthy due to the commitment of our volunteers. This month, we celebrate Kelli Parker! Kelli helps the Clinic with many office responsibilities and the front reception desk.
AmeriCorps student intern Emma Bryan recently joined the Clinic as part of Access Clinical Education Program (ACEP). This clinical training opportunity will allow for current medical students and aspiring nurse practitioners to work one on one with Clinic volunteer physicians and nurses while serving a low-income population, gaining both technical skills…
A 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…
Hi! My name is Melissa Frank and I am the new Executive Director of Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic. I am so excited to be a part of such an amazing organization, and am eager to help expand our services to provide uninsured, low income adults the health care that everyone deserves…
Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as one of The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF) Grant recipients for 2023, receiving a grant award of $50,000.
BIFMC is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Melissa Frank as incoming Executive Director, effective June 30, 2023.
BIFMC is excited to have consistently received this top rating, highlighting our commitment to providing quality care for our patients.
Johns Island, SC, February 26, 2023 – Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of a 2022 Bishop Gadsden Charitable Fund Grant, receiving an award of $130,500. The generous gift from the Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community will enhance Barrier…
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