Dr. Laurie Kearse Featured in Volunteer Spotlight

| By Carrie Moores
Categories: Home Feature, News, Volunteer Spotlight
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 kept healthy due to the commitment …

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Why Doesn’t Every American Have Health Insurance Now?

| By Carrie Moores
Categories: Blog, Common Concerns, Home Feature
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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 Care Act is not the …

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The Point Featured In ‘Donor Spotlight’

| By Carrie Moores
Categories: Donor Spotlight, Home Feature, News
Our clinic is able to operate and serve hundreds of uninsured patients who live or work across the Barrier Islands – 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 the overall health and goodwill of the …

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