healthcare

Susan Mappus Featured in Volunteer Spotlight

Dec 12, 2016 Comments Off on Susan Mappus Featured in Volunteer Spotlight
March 13 @ 7:11 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…

Why Doesn’t Every American Have Health Insurance Now?

Nov 4, 2016 Comments Off on Why Doesn’t Every American Have Health Insurance Now?
March 13 @ 7:11 pm

Who exactly are the Americans without health insurance today? Wasn’t the point of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to cover everyone? While the Affordable Care Act has extended coverage to 17 million more Americans, it is estimated that more than 23 million are still without health insurance. Why? The Affordable…