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Important updates about our free community health center services; volunteer and donor spotlights; health articles of interest, and upcoming events.

2017 Celebrity Golf Invitational Date Announced

| By Carrie Moores
Categories: Home Feature, News
Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic recently announced the date for its 10th Annual Celebrity Golf Invitational. This year, the popular fundraiser to support the Clinic will be held on Monday, March 27th, 2017 at The River Course on Kiawah Island.  The golf tournament will begin with a luncheon at noon followed by a shotgun start at 12:30pm. …

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Wine & Beer Festival Raises The Bar for Fundraising

| By Carrie Moores
Categories: Home Feature, News
Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic held its 10th Annual Lowcountry Wine & Beer Festival on Sunday, October 2. The event theme was named “A Decade of Generosity,” and also served as a tribute to late BIFMC co-founder, Dr. Arthur Booth, who passed away over the summer. Co-founder Dr. Charlie Davis reflected fondly on Dr. Booth’s life and …

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Roper St. Francis 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 on Johns, James and Wadmalaw Island – 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 community. …

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Dr. Robert Fenning 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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BIFMC Debuts New Website

| By bbdeveloper
Categories: Home Feature, News
Things may look a little different at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic as of September 28th, 2016. Partnering with cloud software company Blackbaud, Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic recently launched a new, user-friendly website designed to help patients and volunteers learn more about the clinic and make appointments. Brenda Falls, Director of Barrier Islands Free Medical …

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