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The Benefits of Meditation: A Path to Mindfulness and Well-Being

In today’s fast-paced world, stress and anxiety have become part of everyday life. Many people are looking for ways to improve their mental and physical well-being, and meditation has emerged…

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Norovirus: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself

You may see headlines discussing the rapid spread of norovirus across the US this time of year – but what is it, exactly? Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that…

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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…

Charleston

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…

Clays For Care

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…