Charleston County Medical Society

Homepage - Charleston Gaillard Center About the Show The Charleston Gaillard Center is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Closing the Gap in Health Care to present the annual Lowcountry Jazz Festival this Labor Day weekend. Under the artistic direction of producer Tony Clarke, in collaboration with the Gaillard Center’...

Join CCMS and the South Carolina Medical Association for an opioid and substance abuse course on July 10, 2024, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The course will be held in the Synchronicity conference room. The cost is FREE, and the class hosts a maximum of 15 people. Pre-registration is required!!

Presenter: Kevin B. Walker, MD, FASA, Medical Director of the Division of Pain Medicine at Prisma Health.

Learn more and pre-register here:

We Still Need To Talk About Pain Meds? The Opioid Epidemic and Substance Use Disorder Join the South Carolina Medical Association (SCMA) and CCMS for this opioid course on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The course will be held in the Synchronicity conference room located at 1513 Mathis Ferry Road (Mount Pleasant). The cost is FREE, and the class hosts a maximum of 15....

All Charleston area physicians, residents, and fellows are invited to join CCMS in the Synchronicity Kitchen in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday, May 22nd.

Seats are limited, reserve your spot now! We look forward to seeing you soon.

Events for May 2024 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! All Charleston area physicians are invited to join CCMS at Synchronicity Kitchen (Mount Pleasant) on Wednesday, May 22nd, from 5:45- 7:00 p.m. Physicians, Residents, Fellows, and Students are welcome. The cost is $30 per person,

Dr. Kay Durst and HealthLinks Magazine discuss the Charleston County Medical Society’s rich history in South Carolina since 1749. She highlights current initiatives aimed at improving physician wellness and programs like Closing the Gap in Healthcare to address health disparities, particularly in minority communities.

Interview with Dr. Durst Summary: On the Health Links Podcast, hosted by DJ Thatcher, Dr. K Durst discusses the vital role of the Charleston County Medical Society in South Carolina, emphasizing its long history since 1749, efforts in physician wellness, and initiatives like the "Closing the Gap in Healthcare" program led b...

Help raise awareness and promote autism acceptance. CDC offers resources and toolkits to help raise awareness:

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April is Month. Stress is an inevitable part of our lives. It is important to pause and take time to breathe peacefully. Doing so can improve our overall quality of life and reduce the risk of health complications.

Thank you for joining us at Taco Boy for the February Medical Mingle. It was great to fellowship with CCMS members and friends!

Stay tuned for details of the March Medical Mingle. 🙂

Hello Charleston Physicians! The CMS rule change on prior authorization could greatly benefit you by reducing paperwork and expediting patient care. Take a look at this article from the American Medical Association.

$15 billion win for physicians For doctors in

It’s a beautiful day to move! Take a brisk walk, have a quick workout, or participate in stretching exercises. All contributes to an active lifestyle and .

Wishing you a vibrant and fulfilling February ahead! We encourage you to participate in meaningful observances this month.

Join us at Frothy Beard Brewing Company this Wednesday. RSVP at [email protected]. See you soon!

Exciting news! Our Annual Meeting on November 16th, 2023, is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see you there. South Carolina Medical Association

Please bring a canned good for East Cooper Community Outreach!

RSVP by November 3rd, 2023:

CCMS 2023 Annual Meeting: Cooper River Room, Mount Pleasant, SC Please Complete this Form to RSVP.

Interesting article from Robert Ball, MD MPH FACP on how COVID and other respiratory pathogens continue.

COVID and Other Respiratory Pathogens Continue (UPDATE) COVID and Other Respiratory Pathogens Continue (UPDATE) Robert Ball, MD MPH FACP on COVID and Other Respiratory Pathogens The 2020-2023 Tridemics of COVID, Influenza, and RSV required all medical professionals to keep up to date with updated legitimate scientific information and with public health/....

Join us at Taco Boy Charleston (Downtown Location) this Wednesday, August 9th, from 6:00-7:30 pm. Students, Residents, and Fellows are welcome. Bring a colleague to introduce!

RSVP here:

Medical Mingle – Taco Boy Charleston All Charleston area physicians are invited to join CCMS at Taco Boy Charleston on Wednesday, August 9th, from 6:00- 7:30 p.m. Students, Residents, and Fellows are welcome.

Thank you for joining us at Vickery's Shem Creek for the July Medical Mingle. It was great seeing CCMS members and friends!

Stay tuned for the date and location of the August Medical Mingle. 🙂

President's Corner

President’s Corner – Happy Physician Week President’s Corner – Happy Physician Week Happy Physician week. Thanks for all you do. Also thanks for all your work. Happy Doctors day March 30th. Did you know that the first Doctors’ Day observance was on March 28, 1933, in Winder, Georgia? It was started by a group of the Medical Alliance. ...

Check out the March Financial Blog by Steven Huskey of Huskey Financial

Prioritizing Your Financial Future with 6 Easy Steps – Steven Huskey of Huskey Financial Prioritizing Your Financial Future with 6 Easy Steps – Steven Huskey of Huskey Financial Happy National Physicians Week to all the members of Charleston County Medical Society! We celebrate you every week, yet during the week of March 25-31, we really want to thank you for all you do! As a physici...

Doctors Rock! Thank you for all you do!

Come out and support our President, Dr. Kay Durst, on Saturday,
March 18th at 9:00 a.m. at Synchronicity in Mt. Pleasant.

Wellness Program – Dr. Kay Durst Wellness Program – Dr. Kay Durst March Topic: Optimizing Blood Sugar for Mental and Physical Health and Performance Did you know blood sugar can vary widely throughout the day, impacting your mood, feelings of anxiety, and energy levels? Fortunately, you can adapt behaviors that help stabilize the...

First Cooking Class at Synchronicity First Cooking Class at Synchronicity CCMS members and friends enjoyed a heart-healthy cooking class at Synchronicity! Location:1513 Mathis Ferry Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Categories: 2023, Event, General|Tags: Medical Mingle, Social| Share This Story, Choose Your Platform On The Right! FacebookTwitt...

Join Us At Top Golf! Tuesday, March 14th
6:15 - 8:15 pm

Medical Mingle ~ Top Golf!

Our highlighted African American physician of February 27th is
our own, Dr. Thaddeus J. Bell.

Dr. Thaddeus J. Bell Dr. Thaddeus J. Bell Dr. Thaddeus John Bell, College of Medicine, Class of 1976 We are extremely proud to be able to feature our own CCMS member and chair of the Health Disparities Committee ~ Dr. Thaddeus Bell! We are also committed to be part of Closing The Gap In Healthcare’s mission and vision...

We are so thankful for the generous support of husky financial! They are dedicated to helping individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals.

Good Quality Advisors Play Well With Others, With A Vision For The Future – CCMS Good Quality Advisors Play Well With Others, With A Vision For The Future Over the next several months I will be sharing insights from conversations I’ve had with many clients in the medical space (if there are things you’d like me to address, specifically, please leave them as comments below). ...

Come Mingle with CCMS in March. Join us at Top Golf. Continue to check
inboxes, and social media for a scheduled date.

Medical Mingle ~ Top Golf! – CCMS Medical Mingle ~ Top Golf! Upcoming Mingle in March! ALL Charleston area physicians are invited to attend an informal social gathering in March at Top Golf. We plan to provide two hours of gameplay and appetizers. Let us know if you are interested in this event so we can book a date in March! Yes! I...