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The local unit of the South Carolina Medical Association In this capacity it continued to function until 1951.

The Charleston County Medical Society (CCMS), founded in 1951, is a lineal descendant of the first medical society of the state, the Medical Society of South Carolina (MSSC). This older society was established in Charleston in 1789 with a view to developing a statewide membership. In 1848 it became one of the component district societies, which made up the South Carolina Medical Association (SCMA)

. When the districts of the state were divided into counties, the Medical Society of South Carolina assumed the status of a county society. In that year the complexities of managing Roper Hospital, which it owned, had become sufficiently great enough that a new and independent group dedicated entirely to the organizational affairs of physicians and their patients was needed. The Charleston County Medical Society was created for that purpose and replaced the older society as the local unit of the South Carolina Medical Association while the Medical Society of South Carolina has continued to operate Roper Hospital, The SCMA is, in turn, a component of the American Medical Association (AMA). Thus it is through the local, state, and national associations that individual physicians are represented in their efforts to improve medical care to their patients.

08/06/2026

The First Day Festival is back this Sunday, August 9th from 1 to 4 pm at the Gaillard Auditorium and the South Carolina Aquarium!

This free event helps kids start the school year off right with free school supplies, free SC Aquarium admission, entertainment, food trucks, and a community resource fair. Parking is $1 at the Aquarium and $1 at the Gaillard Garage.

Want to help before the festival? The School Supply Drive is collecting notebooks, notebook paper, spiral notebooks, folders, pencils, crayons, colored pencils, markers, erasers, pencil cases, and scissors at these drop-off locations:

Arthur W. Christopher Community Center, 265 Fishburne Street
Daniel Island Recreation Center, 160 Fairbanks Drive
James Island Recreation Complex, 1088 Quail Drive
Bees Landing Recreation Center, 1580 Ashley Gardens Blvd
Peggy Bohne Tennis Center, 19 Farmfield Avenue
Maybank Tennis Center, 1880 Houghton Drive

Bring the whole family, or drop off supplies for a student who needs them. Let us know in the comments if you'll be there!

More information here: https://www.charleston-sc.gov/486/First-Day-Festival

South Carolina Aquarium Gaillard Center

08/05/2026

Join us in supporting our community at the 4th Annual Serving the Unhoused Community Event hosted by Charleston County School District's McKinney-Vento Program.

This event brings together more than 50 community partners to provide resources, support, free food, giveaways, family activities, and a job fair featuring 15+ employers. There will even be a free refurbished car giveaway for a deserving family.

Saturday, August 8
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
North Charleston Convention Center
5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston, SC

We hope to see you there as we work together to build stronger communities and support displaced families.

07/27/2026

Dr. Kay Durst, FAAFP and Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine, put together her top book recommendations for physicians looking to prevent burnout, build resilience, and lead with more intention.
Her list touches on mindset, meaning, and healthy living, great reading for any provider ready to recharge this summer.
Her Top 10 Picks:

Stop Physician Burnout – D**e Drummond, MD
A Doctor's Dozen – Catherine Florio Pipas, MD, MPH
The Resilient Physician – Wayne M. Sotile, PhD & Mary O. Sotile, MA
The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living – Amit Sood, MD
The Blue Zones – Dan Buettner
When Breath Becomes Air – Paul Kalanithi, MD
Feeling Stress is Optimal – Robyn Tiger, MD
Attending: Medicine, Mindfulness, and Humanity – Ronald Epstein, MD
Physician Wellness: The Rock Star Doctor's Guide – Rebekah Bernard, MD & Steven Cohen, PsyD
Atomic Habits – James Clear

Have you read any of these? Let us know which one made an impact on you.

07/20/2026

📢 New Physician Directory Launching This July

The Charleston County Medical Society is rolling out a new member directory for our active members. This directory is exclusive to current CCMS members. Unless you opt out, your profile will be included automatically.

Your listing may show your name, photo, practice, specialty, contact info, and city, based on what's currently in your member account.

Take a few minutes to review your profile before it goes live. You can update your info, hide specific details, or opt out entirely.

While you're in the Membership Portal, you can also:
✔️ Renew your membership
✔️ Update your profile and password
✔️ Access member-only health and wellness discounts
✔️ Connect with the Ryze Health Physician Community
✔️ Donate to the CCMS Foundation

Review your directory preferences here: https://lnkd.in/dfNkaEUw

Not a member yet? Join CCMS to get listed in the directory and access these benefits. Visit https://lnkd.in/d8UftDHr to sign up.

07/15/2026

Charleston County Medical Society is growing. We're excited to welcome physicians from Berkeley and Dorchester counties into our membership community. Whether you're joining us for the first time or have been part of organized medicine in the Lowcountry for years, we're glad to have you.

As a member, you now have full access to CCMS resources, including the new member directory, continuing education opportunities, advocacy efforts, and the Ryze Health Physician Community. We look forward to serving you and growing together as one regional medical society.

To learn more or join now visit the link here: https://charlestonmedicalsociety.org/benefits/

07/14/2026

Your kidneys work hard every day, often without you noticing until something goes wrong. Dr. Bell breaks down why regular kidney checks matter and how catching issues early can help prevent renal failure.

Closing the Gap in Healthcare starts with conversations like this one. Learn more about the initiative and how you can get involved: https://closingthegapinhealthcare.org/

Make Health Make Sense. 🩺

📍 Have questions about your kidney health?

07/09/2026

This month, we're spotlighting Dr. Kate White, board-certified OB/GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP), and diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.

With more than 20 years caring for women in Charleston, Dr. White recently launched Recalibrate Health MD, a concierge midlife wellness practice focused on menopause, metabolic health, sexual wellness, healthy aging, and obesity medicine.

A Charleston native and MUSC graduate, she's passionate about helping women optimize their health and quality of life through evidence-based, personalized care. Outside the practice, she co-hosts the Heads and Tails Podcast with her husband, Jay, covering topics like menopause, relationships, mental wellness, and healthy aging.

Dr. White remains an active part of Charleston's medical community, committed to supporting women through every stage of midlife and beyond.

Learn more at RecalibrateHealthMD.com, follow on Instagram, or listen to the Heads and Tails Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

07/08/2026

Doing important work in the community? We want to help amplify it. 📣

Charleston County Medical Society is proud to support the physicians making an impact beyond the exam room through advocacy, nonprofit work, fundraisers, outreach initiatives, and community service.

If you have:
✔️ An upcoming event
✔️ A fundraiser or nonprofit initiative
✔️ A cause you care about
✔️ A community effort to spotlight

Send it our way. Together, we strengthen the voice of medicine in our community.

📩 https://charlestonmedicalsociety.org/

07/02/2026

Dr. Bell talks about the importance of keeping your scheduled appointments

Make Health Make Sense 🩺

06/25/2026

Discover the Benefits of Membership with the Charleston County Medical Society! 💙

CCMS provides physicians with valuable resources, professional advocacy, networking opportunities, and meaningful ways to engage with and improve the health of our community. Whether you're looking to build connections, stay informed, or make a greater impact, membership offers support at every stage of your career.

Learn more and become a member today: https://charlestonmedicalsociety.org

Address

P. O. Box 21508
Charleston, SC
29413

Telephone

+18435773613

Website

http://www.charlestonmedicalsociety.org/

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