January 2018 - Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic

9 Signs That You Should Go To the Doctor

January 23, 2018

| By Carrie Moores

| Tags: flu, health care, health insurance, Primary Care

image of a doctors exam room and patient chair reclined. Should you go to the doctor? 9 signs you should visit your primary care physician when sick.

The winter months are notorious for harboring sickness, seemingly week after week. But how do you know if it’s time to go to the doctor or just ride it out at home? You may not want to take time away from work, but you certainly don’t want to end up visiting your local emergency room …

What To Do If You Have The Flu

January 16, 2018

| By Carrie Moores

Categories: Blog, Common Concerns

| Tags: flu, treatment, virus

You’ve got the flu. Now what? While the flu vaccine significantly decreases your chances of catching the virus (as well as those around you – the CDC estimates that the vaccine prevents 40-60% of the general population from getting sick) it is still possible to get the flu. Symptoms of influenza can last for 1-2 …

BIFMC Golf Invitational Date Announced

January 2, 2018

| By Carrie Moores

Categories: News, Non-Profit

| Tags: charleston, Fundraiser, golf

Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic will host its 11th Annual Celebrity Golf Invitational on Monday, May 7, 2018 at The Country Club of Charleston. [CLICK HERE TO REGISTER] The golf tournament will begin with a luncheon at noon followed by a shotgun start at 12:30pm. A cocktail hour, silent auction, buffet dinner and awards ceremony will take place following the …