
Island Packet | COVID-19: Interview with Kathleen Casey

COVID-19: What’s next?
The good and the bad, from a Bluffton infectious disease expert
Buckle up, we’re in for a long and eerie ride with the COVID-19 pandemic.
That’s medical advice from a local doctor who ought to know — Dr. Kathleen Casey of Bluffton.
She is the new medical director at the Greater Bluffton Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine, which uses retired professionals to offer free medical care to the underserved or uninsured.
BJVIM SPRING FLING BENEFIT POSTPONED
BLUFFTON, S.C. – Due to Gov. McMaster’s state of emergency declaration – the BJVIM Spring Fling Fashion Show and Luncheon has been postponed til Thursday, May 28th from 11:30a.m. – 1:300 p.m. The Bluffton Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine regrets this inconvenience but believes it is in the best interest of all attendees.
IMPORTANT UPDATE from BJVIM on CORONAVIRUS
Due to Gov. McMaster’s state of emergency declaration, we have now closed the clinic.
Patients may call in to speak to a nurse if necessary. Patients may also call to refill their prescriptions. Prescription pick ups will be on Tuesday afternoon from 1-3 and Thursday mornings from 10-12. We will continue to update this page as we receive new information.
Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19
- WASH HANDS OFTEN
- Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid contact with sick people
- Stay home while you are sick; Avoid others
- Cover mouth/nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
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In 2019 the BJVIM provided 5,485 patient visits, filled over 7,000 prescriptions, referred 431 patients to outside specialists, performed 1,429 on site diagnostic tests + provided 180 dental visits all with an operating budget of $600,000.00.
Meeting Sanjay Gupta, MD

BJVIM Appoints New Medical Director

BJVIM CHOSEN FOR 2019 SUBARU SHARE THE LOVE® EVENT

Bourbon & Bubbly, 2019, a Success!
Preparations for our biggest fundraiser of the year began in early January thanks to the tireless efforts of board members Dot Jeger and Zina Harter. We are still waiting to get the final donations in from our Fund-A-Need campaign but it looks like we brought in over $75,000! All proceeds will go to patient care.
WSAV | Bluffton/Jasper Volunteers in Medicine helping the uninsured get medical aid
Clinics in Bluffton and Ridgeland served 1400 people last year alone.