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Volunteer Hall Of Fame: 2024

All of our volunteers at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic are incredibly valuable to our mission to provide free health care to uninsured adults across Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley counties.…

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Found in Translation

“A Miracle for Our Patients”: The Incredible Work of Sumaya Florez Sumaya Florez is more than a staff member at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic; she is a bridge between…

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Now Serving Charleston, Dorchester & Berkeley!

Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic (BIFMC), located at 3226 Maybank Highway on Johns Island, currently offers free health care services to uninsured adults who reside or work across the Barrier Islands and eligible…

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Fashion For a Cause!

A Day to Look Good – and Feel Even Better. Save the Date! BIFMC’S Annual Fashion for a Cause and Sip n Shop will take place from 11am -2pm on…

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Clays for Care Registration Now Open!

‘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…

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Meet Steven Lin: BIFMC Student Intern Graduate!

Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic (BIFMC) provides free, comprehensive medical care and preventive health services to adults who have no health insurance and cannot otherwise access those services. The Clinic…

How To Improve Health – Without Dieting

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…

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Diabetes Prevention Program Now Enrolling BIFMC Patients

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…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Kelli Parker

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.