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Carole McCrary Featured in Volunteer Spotlight

May 30, 2017 Comments Off on Carole McCrary Featured in Volunteer Spotlight
July 14 @ 6:23 pm

Each month, BIFMC shines a spotlight on one of our many exceptional clinic volunteers. From medical staff to voluntary file clerks, Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic 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…

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Dr. Jim Hayes Featured in Charleston’s ‘Healthlinks’ Magazine

May 18, 2017 Comments Off on Dr. Jim Hayes Featured in Charleston’s ‘Healthlinks’ Magazine
July 14 @ 6:23 pm

Dr. Jim Hayes, Board of Directors Chair and volunteer physician for Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic, was featured recently in the May/June edition of Charleston’s Healthlinks Magazine. The piece, entitled “Doctors Who Give Back” by Anne Toole, highlighted the doctors who “make a difference in their patients’ lives every day” by…

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Nancy Prickett Featured In Volunteer Spotlight

Apr 24, 2017 Comments Off on Nancy Prickett Featured In Volunteer Spotlight
July 14 @ 6:23 pm

Each month, BIFMC shines a spotlight on one of our many exceptional clinic volunteers. From medical staff to voluntary file clerks, Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic 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…

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Cynthia Cronk Featured in Volunteer Spotlight

Mar 14, 2017 Comments Off on Cynthia Cronk Featured in Volunteer Spotlight
July 14 @ 6:23 pm

Each month, BIFMC shines a spotlight on one of our many exceptional clinic volunteers. From medical staff to voluntary file clerks, Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic 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…

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What to Expect… When You’re Expecting A Colonoscopy

Mar 10, 2017 Comments Off on What to Expect… When You’re Expecting A Colonoscopy
July 14 @ 6:23 pm

Who is at risk for colorectal cancer? While you may not hear as much about this type of cancer, it is ranked as the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States today. While colorectal cancers have most commonly appeared in men and women…

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Berkeley Electric Cooperative Featured in ‘Donor Spotlight’

Mar 1, 2017 Comments Off on Berkeley Electric Cooperative Featured in ‘Donor Spotlight’
July 14 @ 6:23 pm

Our clinic is able to operate and serve hundreds of uninsured patients who live or work on Johns, James and Wadmalaw Island – thanks to the good will and contribution of our donors. Each month, BIFMC will pay tribute to one of our many generous supporters who seek to improve…

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Dr. Kateryna Shaforost Featured in Volunteer Spotlight

Feb 22, 2017 Comments Off on Dr. Kateryna Shaforost Featured in Volunteer Spotlight
July 14 @ 6:23 pm

Each month, BIFMC shines a spotlight on one of our many exceptional clinic volunteers. From medical staff to voluntary file clerks, Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic 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…

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Cervical Cancer 101: What You Need to Know

Jan 25, 2017 Comments Off on Cervical Cancer 101: What You Need to Know
July 14 @ 6:23 pm

  Cervical cancer, caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), was once the leading cause of cancer death in women. Due to increased regularity of Pap tests, cervical cancer has dropped significantly over the past half century. Today, it is estimated that 12,000 women in the USA are diagnosed with cervical…

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Clinic Volunteer Surge Brings Growth And Optimism

Jan 20, 2017 Comments Off on Clinic Volunteer Surge Brings Growth And Optimism
July 14 @ 6:23 pm

The New Year kicked off with growth and optimism for Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic, as January 12 saw the orientation of 11 new volunteer members, ranging from administrative roles to interpreters, nurses and physicians. Several of the new volunteers were local undergraduates, interested in gaining clinical experience prior to…

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Susan Mappus Featured in Volunteer Spotlight

Dec 12, 2016 Comments Off on Susan Mappus Featured in Volunteer Spotlight
July 14 @ 6:23 pm

Each month, BIFMC shines a spotlight on one of our many exceptional clinic volunteers. From medical staff to voluntary file clerks, Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic 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…

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