Giving Back this Holiday Season

Like most non-profit organizations, the Bluffton Jasper Volunteers in Medicine (BJVIM) depends on grants and donations to keep their doors open. However, there are other ways to give back that can help.

Pam Toney, executive director of BJVIM, said a great way to raise money and market your own business is to sponsor an event. Earlier this year, Tiger Bass sponsored its 9th Annual 5K/12K Race for runners and walkers of all ages. The event included an after party, food trucks, live music, face painting and more. This is the second year BJVIM has received funds from Tiger Bass. Last year, Tiger Bass raised $14,000.

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Evening benefits Volunteers in Medicine

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Bluffton-Jasper Volunteers in Medicine hosted a fundraiser Thursday evening at September Oaks Vineyard in Ridgeland. The event featured Martin Sauls, Shannon Tanner, Kelley Richardson and Ridgeland’s Ellen Malphrus, a USCB professor and author of “Untying the Moon.”

There was a silent auction for many items.

This year BJVM opened its facility on Jacob Smart Boulevard in Ridgeland. It provides primary care services with four exam rooms, including one dedicated for eye exams.


Mental health volunteers needed

(Published by Bluffton Today)
By NOELLE WIEHE

Bluffton Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine is in search of licensed professionals looking to give back to the community where they live and work.

The practice is seeking trained mental health specialists to serve as volunteers at its Bluffton and Ridgeland clinics.

“Many patients coming to the clinic have health problems that contribute to employment issues, relationship problems and functioning in the world,” said Dr. Helene Stoller, a 25-year psychologist volunteer at the clinic.

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Mental Health Specialists Needed at Bluffton Jasper Volunteers in Medicine

The Bluffton Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine (BJVIM) is seeking trained Mental Health specialists who are interested in volunteering their time at the Bluffton and Ridgeland clinics.

“Many patients coming to the clinic have health problems that contribute to employment issues, relationship problems, and functioning in the world,” said Dr. Helene Stoller, a 25-year psychologist who volunteers at the clinic.

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Ribbon Cutting Planned for new Bluffton Jasper Volunteers In Medicine Eye Clinic

Dr. James Kondor, a Hilton Head-based optometrist, helped secure more than $18,000 in funding and is volunteering his time to treat patients at BJVIM's new eye clinic in Ridgeland.Patients from Bluffton Jasper Volunteers in Medicine (BJVIM) will soon have access to free vision screenings. Thanks to generous donations from local Lions Clubs, individuals and grants, a room in the Ridgeland clinic has been outfitted with state-of-the art ophthalmic equipment.

“We will be one of only a handful of free clinics in South Carolina to have an ophthalmic exam on site,” said Pam Toney, BJVIM executive director.

A ribbon cutting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. August 19 at the Ridgeland Clinic, located at 11332 N. Jacob Smart Blvd. The public also is invited to free vision screenings completed by the Sun City Lions Club from 1-3 p.m.

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2016 Upcoming Events

Annual Fundraising Campaign

June 9-Sept. 9

Hampton Lake 9th Annual Tiger Bass 5K/12K Race

Sept. 17

Proceeds benefit BJVIM and Memory Matters

Evening Under the Vines

Sept. 22 at September Oaks Winery

Food, Silent Auction, Entertainment Featuring Shannon Tanner

BJVIM Charity Golf Outing

Oct. 3 at Hampton Hall

Evening by the River

Oct. 13 at The Pine House, Old Town Bluffton


Dream come true: Medical clinic arrives in Ridgeland

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(Published by Jasper Sun Time)

By Jessicah Lawrence

Free medical services for those without health insurance and on low income are now available at a clinic in the community.

Bluffton-Jasper Volunteers in Medicine is unveiling its new Ridgeland medical clinic Thursday with an open house starting at 5:30 p.m. The facility is at 11332 N. Jacob Smart Blvd., and will provide primary care services. The Bluffton location continues to offer gynecological services, cardiology, endocrinology, diabetic care and nutrition.

About one-third of the patients who visit the Bluffton-Jasper Volunteers in Medicine clinic in Bluffton off Burnt Church Road are Jasper County residents, calling for a facility closer to home for their patients.

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