Carole McCrary 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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Skim Health: 5.26.17

| By Carrie Moores
Categories: News, Skim Health
Top health articles of interest circulating in the media this week, 5.26.17 As this Politico article highlights, your zip code can be one of the largest factors affecting your health. Dr. Prabhjot Singh, a physician in East Harlem, NY, notes that residents in the area die an average of 10 years earlier than those who …

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I [Heart] Recipes: Light & Crisp Sesame Slaw

| By Carrie Moores
Categories: Blog, I [heart] Recipes
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Cole slaw signals the start of summer – but it doesn’t have to be laden with mayonnaise and sugar to get the respect it deserves as a stand out BBQ side dish. This ‘Light & Crisp’ Sesame Slaw captures the traditional tang without the calories, and will compliment any seafood, beef or poultry you take to …

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

| By Carrie Moores
Categories: Home Feature, News
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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 contributing to their own community. Dr. Hayes, …

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4 Common Myths About Poverty

| By Carrie Moores
Categories: Blog, Common Concerns
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An estimated 45 million Americans live below the federal poverty limit – approximately 14.5% of the population, yet many myths about poverty exist. Among this population, it is projected that 23 million Americans will be without health insurance in 2017: due to financial hardship, lack of medicaid eligibility, or because their place of employment does …

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