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Why Is Gut Health So Important? Ask A Nutritionist.

Feb 15, 2023 Comments Off on Why Is Gut Health So Important? Ask A Nutritionist.
January 26 @ 5:02 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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Seabrook Racquet Sports Club Hosts Charity Fundraiser

Mar 29, 2022 Comments Off on Seabrook Racquet Sports Club Hosts Charity Fundraiser
January 26 @ 5:02 am

Seabrook’s Racquet Sports Club held its largest annual charity event of the year on Friday, March 25th, to support free health care services at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic. The event featured over 60 attendants to raise over $10,000 that will go towards the Clinic’s mission of providing free primary care…

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Surprising Facts about Free Clinics

Jan 30, 2021 Comments Off on Surprising Facts about Free Clinics
January 26 @ 5:02 am

More than half of the US population will dip below the poverty line at some point before the age of 65. Many Americans may find themselves without health insurance at one point or another in life – which can be a very frightening experience. Whether a person is in between…

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A Recent Note from BIFMC Concerning Blackbaud Data Breach

Aug 22, 2020 Comments Off on A Recent Note from BIFMC Concerning Blackbaud Data Breach
January 26 @ 5:02 am

  To view a letter that recently went out to donors regarding the Blackbaud data breach, please view our Statement here.              

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Free Charleston-Area Resources During the COVID19 Crisis

Mar 24, 2020 Comments Off on Free Charleston-Area Resources During the COVID19 Crisis
January 26 @ 5:02 am

**This list will continue to be updated: check back for more resources, and please share with neighbors and loved ones** –BASIC NEEDS & RESOURCES– -If you have recently lost your job you can file for unemployment benefits online through the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce website at https://dew.sc.gov. –Trident United…

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BIFMC Expands Care to Serve Uninsured on Folly Beach

Mar 28, 2019 Comments Off on BIFMC Expands Care to Serve Uninsured on Folly Beach
January 26 @ 5:02 am

Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is thrilled to announce that as of April 1st, 2019, the free clinic will be accepting low income, uninsured adults who live or work on Folly Beach in addition to Johns, James and Wadmalaw Island. The announcement comes on the one year anniversary marking the…

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BIFMC to Host New “Runway” Fundraiser

Aug 28, 2018 Comments Off on BIFMC to Host New “Runway” Fundraiser
January 26 @ 5:02 am

Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is excited to announce the first annual “Fashion For A Cause” fundraiser, to take place at The River Course at Kiawah Island Club on November 9th, 2018, from 11am-2pm. The event will include a runway fashion show featuring boutique clothing lines by Lilly Pulitzer, J. McLaughlin,…

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BIFMC Announces New Clinic Construction

Jul 27, 2017 Comments Off on BIFMC Announces New Clinic Construction
January 26 @ 5:02 am

Barrier 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…

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Skim Health 2.24.17

Feb 24, 2017 Comments Off on Skim Health 2.24.17
January 26 @ 5:02 am

Top health articles of interest circulating in the media this week, 2.24.17. When it comes to sustaining weight loss once achieved, a new study suggests that special programs designed for maintenance are critical for helping people keep pounds off. Through regular contact and support with an expert who discussed weight…

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