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Dating Apps & Your Health: Staying Safe in 2026
Online dating has become a common way to meet new people, but it’s important to approach it with both personal safety and sexual health in mind. While dating apps can…
Thinking About GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medications? Here’s What to Know
Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound are helping many people lose weight and improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure. You may have seen them advertised as an easy…
Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic Named a 2025 “Angel” by South Carolina Secretary of State
Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic (BIFMC) has been honored as one of South Carolina’s 2025 “Angels,” a prestigious recognition awarded to nonprofit organizations demonstrating exemplary service and responsible financial stewardship.…
From Volunteer to Vital Team Member: A Homegrown Journey at BIFMC
“The community fostered here is really passionate and incredible.” For some, a volunteer experience is a meaningful chapter. For others, it’s the start of a journey. For one Charleston native,…
Wrapped in Care: Project Linus Blankets Bring Warmth and Joy to Clinic Families
At Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic, compassionate care often extends beyond medical treatment. Over the past year, a new collaboration with Project Linus, a national nonprofit that provides handmade blankets…
A New Chapter in Patient Care: BIFMC Opens Its First Dispensing Pharmacy
“I am truly excited to step into the role of Pharmacist in Charge at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic. It’s an honor to lead our pharmacy efforts and work alongside…
How To Do A Self Breast Examination
October 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…
What Does BIFMC Offer? A Perspective from a Volunteer Physician.
By Pat Kelly, MD “BIFMC delivers profound benefits to both individuals and the broader community. With the services we provide, the clinic helps detect and address health issues before they…
How To Quit Smoking
A recent study by the American Cancer Society found that almost half of all cancer deaths were attributed to modifiable risk factors, such as smoking. Smoking cigarettes kills more Americans…
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