Skim Health

| By Carrie Moores
Categories: News, Skim Health
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Top health articles of interest circulating in the media this week, 12.16.16. People who are frequently active but may spend an equal amount of time sitting display similar risks for disease and early death– even more so than their less active peers, according to this New York Times Well piece. Despite a general increase in lifespan …

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One Minute Fit: Sofa Squats!

| By Carrie Moores
Categories: Blog, One Minute Fit
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One Minute Fit is our new health and lifestyle video series aimed at introducing simple, healthy habits into your daily routine. Brittany Block, Fitness and Lifestyle Coach, shares how you can sneak a few bodyweight or sofa squats into any part of your day. Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic provides medical care to eligible patients, just …

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Spirit of Giving Holiday Party Ideas

| By Carrie Moores
Categories: Blog, Charleston Gives
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Seems like it’s always the season to get together with family, friends and colleagues in the spirit of community! Whether it’s an ‘Ugly Sweater Party’, a candle-lit ‘Wine Pairing Night’, or a ‘Dance Off’, don’t forget: it’s relatively easy to turn any celebration into a cause for good. If you have already planned your big party or still working out the details, there …

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Who Can Help Me in Charleston, SC?

| By Carrie Moores
Categories: Blog, Charleston Gives, Common Concerns, Home Feature
If you live in or around Charleston, SC, and you are struggling with financial hardship, health issues or personal crisis, there are many resources in place to help you get back on your feet again. From local shelters, to assistance with paying utility bills or home repairs, to seeking advice for domestic abuse or suicide …

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Susan Mappus Featured in Volunteer Spotlight

| By Carrie Moores
Categories: News, Volunteer Spotlight
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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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