BIFMC to Appoint Melissa Frank As Executive Director

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Johns Island, SC, May 8, 2023 – On behalf of the Board of Directors’, Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic (BIFMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Melissa Frank as incoming Executive Director, effective June 30, 2023. Ms. Frank has previously served as a physical therapist and facility manager for Athletico Physical Therapy in …

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BIFMC Receives Gold Star Rating from National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics

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Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is proud to receive a 2023 Gold Star Standards Rating from The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, According to the NAFC’s website, “The mission of the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics is to ensure the medically underserved have access to affordable health care. The NAFC and our …

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BIFMC Recieves Over $130,000 from Bishop Gadsden Charitable Fund

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Johns Island, SC, February 26, 2023 – Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of a 2022 Bishop Gadsden Charitable Fund Grant, receiving an award of $130,500. The generous gift from the Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community will enhance Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic’s commitment …

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Announcing the Retirement of Clinic Director, Brenda Falls

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January 10th, 2023 Dear Friends and Colleagues, Our esteemed Clinic Director, Brenda Falls, has made the decision to retire effective June 30th, 2023. Brenda has served as our Clinic Director since 2011, overseeing the tremendous growth of the Clinic through many milestones and critical advancements during her long tenure with us. Among her many notable …

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Coaching for Life: New Diabetic Prevention Program a Game Changer at BIFCM

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Margaret Peck, HPEB MPH and volunteer coach at BIFMC, leads the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP), which has proven to be effective in reducing the incidence of Type 2 diabetes among high risk individuals. Having served as a fitness nutrition coach helping athletes to achieve their health and fitness goals for many years, Margaret Peck …

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