Don’t forget to sign up for the Isle of Palms Connector Run & Walk for the Child on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

-5K Run/Walk (wear your white coats!)
-10K Run

This event raises vital funds to prevent child abuse and every dollar raised goes directly to local organizations that provide essential services. Sign up today and walk or run with us for a healthier, safer community.

Website in bio to register today! ...

Become a Member today because your voice matters!

Charleston County Medical Society is more than just your local medical society, we are your trusted partner.

Member Benefits:
- Networking Opportunities
- Valuable Resources
- Professional Advocacy
- Community Commitment

Learn more and join today, website link in bio! ...

Reminder!
Don’t forget to sign up for the Isle of Palms Connector Run & Walk for the Child on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

-5K Run/Walk (wear your white coats!)
-10K Run

This event raises vital funds to prevent child abuse and every dollar raised goes directly to local organizations that provide essential services. Sign up today and walk or run with us for a healthier, safer community.

Website in bio to register today! ...

We are proud to spotlight Dr. Ryan Byrne, a dedicated psychiatrist in Charleston, SC!

Dr. Byrne completed medical school at the University of Wisconsin before pursuing a Psychiatry residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at MUSC. He currently practices at Tricounty Behavioral Health and has also served in academic roles at the Medical College of Wisconsin and MUSC, where he received several teaching awards. His career reflects a deep commitment to patients across academic medicine, community mental health, and nearly every level of psychiatric care.

We are grateful to have Dr. Byrne as a valued member of CCMS and pleased to recognize his contributions to both medicine and our community. ...

Legislative and Advocacy: Action Needed!

Let`s fill the State House with white coats on September 10. Your physical presence sends a powerful message to legislators that physicians are strongly united in the best interest of their patients.

✅ Support S.669 – The Team-Based Healthcare Act
❌ Oppose S.44, S.45, and S.387

Your voice matters. Whether in person at the hearing or by contacting your legislators through SCMA’s advocacy tools.
To attend, email hollyp@scmedical.org
Can’t attend? Make your voice heard by emailing your legislators today.

Together, we can make an impact. ...

In Tribute to Dr. Maggie Wilkes

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Dr. Maggie Wilkes on July 11, 2025, after a courageous two year battle with breast cancer.

A devoted wife to Travis and loving mother to Evie and Noah, Maggie’s family was her greatest joy. As a respected psychiatrist at Roper St. Francis Healthcare, she cared for adults, children, and adolescents with compassion and dedication, always known for her gentle spirit, professional excellence, and unwavering commitment to healing.

Beyond her work, Maggie lived life to the fullest, whether traveling, enjoying music, or cherishing simple moments like coffee dates with her husband. She will be remembered for her warmth, resilience, and the lasting impact she made on everyone she touched.

🕊️ Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, colleagues, and patients as we honor her remarkable life and legacy. ...

👟 Join Charleston County Medical Society at the Isle of Palms Connector Run & Walk on Saturday, October 4, 2025 a powerful stand against child abuse.

Starts at 8:00 AM | 📍 Isle of Palms Connector
Choose your challenge: 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, or Team Up
Register now: charlestonmedicalsociety.org

Walk with us. Stand with us. Together, we can make a difference. ...

There is strength in numbers, and messages are best delivered to legislators by physician advocates who have been personally impacted by these issues. Reach out to your Senator now by voicing your support for S.669 and opposition to S.44 and S.45.

We`ve made it easy! You can reach out to your own Senator and to the Senators of the Medical Affairs Committee by clicking on the button below, which will enable you to either:

Use our pre-populated message -or-Construct your own message

Link in our bio! QUESTIONS? Please contact Holly Pisarik at hollyp@scmedical.org with any questions. ...

PODCAST: PHYSICIAN-LED HEALTHCARE IN SC
featuring Dr. Fritz Butehorn and Holly Pisarik

This is the podcast episode for physicians who believe healthcare works best when they lead it. In collaboration with HealthLinks, who also publishes SCMA Magazine, hear from SCMA President Dr. Frtiz Buterhorn and SCMA VP of Advocacy and Policy Counsel Holly Pisarik as they explore the critical role of physician leadership in shaping clinical outcomes, health policy, and the future of patient care.

Visit the HealthLinks youtube to view the full episode now! ...

🎷 Experience the rhythm of the Lowcountry! Join us Labor Day weekend in Charleston, SC, for the Lowcountry Jazz Festival, where smooth jazz, R&B, and soul come together in an unforgettable celebration.

Presented by the Charleston Gaillard Center & Closing the Gap in Healthcare, it’s South Carolina’s premier smooth jazz event. Don’t miss this rhythmic retreat! ...

Reminder! Join us members on Wednesday, August 20th at 5:30pm for an evening designed to foster meaningful connections, share professional insights, and encourage collaboration across the medical community. Join us for engaging conversations, curated refreshments, and the opportunity to expand your network with fellow physicians and healthcare leaders.

📍Edmund`s Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King St #115, Charleston, SC 29405 ...

Unlock powerful benefits that support your practice and elevate your voice! Visit our website to learn more! Link in bio or visit www.charlestoncountymedicalsociety.com ...

We`re implementing a new member‑management platform that combines everything in one seamless hub that enables you to:

- Update your profile and check member benefits.
- Opt in to text reminders about upcoming events.
-Easily renew dues, register for events, and manage RSVPs.
- Receive automated reminders and alerts for important deadlines.

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Spotlight on one of our Appointed Directors, Dr. Janice Key!

Dr. Key has long been interested in wellness promotion and obesity prevention. While continuing to be an active clinician, Dr. Key has also conducted community and clinical research projects including school-based health care, adolescent smoking cessation, teen pregnancy prevention, interventions for at-risk middle school students, as well as obesity treatment and prevention.

She is the director of school and community-based programs at the Boeing Center for Children`s Wellness. For the past 20+ years she has worked to decrease childhood obesity through improved physician practice and as well as through school-based programs. ...

Join us members on Wednesday, August 20th at 5:30pm for an evening designed to foster meaningful connections, share professional insights, and encourage collaboration across the medical community. Join us for engaging conversations, curated refreshments, and the opportunity to expand your network with fellow physicians and healthcare leaders.

📍Edmund`s Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King St #115, Charleston, SC 29405 ...