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

BIFMC Mourns the Loss of Dr. James M. Hayes; Celebrates His Life of Compassion

| By Carrie Moores
Categories: News
The Clinic Family is deeply saddened by the passing of long time volunteer physician and Board Chairman James M. Hayes, MD, who passed away on March 12, 2020. Dr. Hayes joined the free clinic at the time of it’s foundation in 2009, serving as both Board Director and volunteer primary care physician spanning more than …

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Free COVID-19 Virtual Screenings Via Roper St. Francis & MUSC

| By Carrie Moores
Categories: News
MUSC announced recently that they will be offering free virtual screenings for those who are experiencing coronavirus flu-like symptoms (respiratory infection, fever, cough, flu-like symptoms) or asymptomatic (and have had a known exposure). Roper St. Francis has since declared that they will also be offering virtual screenings. In a statement, CEO of MUSC Health, Patrick …

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BIFMC Volunteer Physician, Marta Hampton MD, Recognized as Charleston ‘Health Care Hero’

| By Carrie Moores
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Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic volunteer Physician, Dr. Marta Hampton, was recognized as a volunteer Health Care Hero by the Charleston Regional Business Journal on December 4th, 2019, at the Francis Marion Hotel. The award, presented by The Charleston Regional Business Journal each year, “honors the men, women, and service and therapy animals who serve …

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An Author Among Us: Interview With BIFMC Volunteer Bernard Mansheim MD

| By Carrie Moores
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BIFMC Volunteer Physician and Author of A Doctor a Day, Dr. Bernard Mansheim, shares his thoughts on on Health Care, Writing, Volunteering, and the Importance of Self Care. Interview with Carrie Moores How many years have you been a volunteer with the Clinic? I have volunteered at the free clinic for about 4 years. I …

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BIFMC Offering Free Health Care to Downtown Charleston Hospitality Workers

| By Carrie Moores
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Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is excited to announce that as of September 16th, 2019, all free healthcare services will extend to include low income, uninsured adults who work in the hospitality industry of Downtown Charleston. The HIP [Hospitality Inclusion Project] Initiative will aim to expand patient eligibility and provide free healthcare, specialty referrals, and …

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