Our Mission
We champion physician advocacy, professional camaraderie, and elevated patient care through community outreach, legislative engagement, mentorship, and closing healthcare disparities.
Who Are We?
Founded in 1951, CCMS is a lineal descendant of the original county medical society—dedicated to uniting Charleston physicians across specialties and affiliations
Benefits of Membership!
Community Engagement
Join efforts on impactful initiatives, from improving health disparities to supporting school health programming.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with Charleston’s top physicians across diverse specialties in ways that drive referrals and meaningful partnerships.
Valuable Resources
Enjoy access to vetted resources for business solutions, wellness, marketing, and innovative advancements in medicine.
Professional Advocacy
Be informed about legislation at the local, state, and national levels that may impact your practice of medicine, and let your voice be heard as a part of a collective group.
Insights & Updates
From HealthLinks Magazine: Medical Society Helped Shape Emergency Care
A Message from President Dr. DeCastro: Our Profession, Our Community
What’s Missing From the Healthcare Conversation
Read Our Latest Feature In HealthLinks Magazine
One of CCMS's Own- Charleston Magazine's 50 Most Influential People
Upcoming Events
Events
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Physician Wellness Event: Yoga Class led by Dr. Fiona Rahbar at The Still Collective
The Still Collective 140 E Bay Street, Suite B, Charleston, United StatesLink to RSVP: https://forms.gle/5VG7tSRof8Fqp44A6
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2026 SC Chapter of the American College of Physicians Annual Meeting
Hyatt Regency Greenville 220 N. Main Street, Greenville, United StatesREGISTRATION IS OPEN for the 2026 SC Chapter of the American College of Physicians Annual Meeting DATE: October 16-17,…
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SAVE THE DATE: Physician – Medical Student Mingle & Mentorship
Bay Street Biergarten 549 E Bay Street, Charleston, United StatesMentorship & Mingle 📅 October 21, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 PM 📍 Bay Street Biergarten, 549 E Bay Street,…
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The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is asking health care professionals across the state to register for the South Carolina Health Alert Network, SCHAN.
SCHAN is a secure, web-based system DPH uses to notify providers quickly about disease clusters, outbreaks, and other events of public health significance, and to share health advisories and updates directly from the CDC and DPH. Right now, the latest advisory covers domestically acquired cyclosporiasis cases showing up in multiple U.S. states in 2026.
Enrolling means notifications land directly in your inbox instead of you having to check for them. Participants include state and local public health offices, health care providers, first responders, and other emergency preparedness and disaster response personnel across South Carolina.
If you`re a health care professional in South Carolina and you`re not already enrolled, this is worth five minutes. Registration and more information are available through DPH.
PrEP in the Park – A Free Family Fun Day! 🎉
Join us for an afternoon of music, food, games, and community!
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 12:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 320 N. Laurel St., Summerville, SC
Come celebrate with us and enjoy:
🎵 Line dancing & live performances
🍔 Food trucks & local vendors
🎮 Games, crafts & raffles
🎤 Local DJs keeping the energy high
✨ And so much more!
Learn about PrEP & get FREE HIV testing! Our team from Palmetto Community Care will be there to answer your questions and help you take charge of your health.
This is a FREE event for the entire family — bring your loved ones and have a great time while learning how you can prevent HIV.
See you there! 💚
Information for the following events:
Join Us for Community Over Crisis! 💛❤️
We`re coming together for the 2nd Annual Sickle Cell Awareness Event to raise awareness, inspire hope, and support those living with Sickle Cell Disease. Healing starts with awareness. ✨
📅 Saturday, September 12th
⏰ 10am – 1pm
📍 Hollywood, SC
Hosted by Melissa Dyley-Washington & Nicholas Washington
💚 Want to support the cause? Donate via Cash App to $CDWarriors or scan the QR code on our flyer!
📞 For more info: (803) 465-6141
We`re Here to Help! 🌿
The Tri-County Sheriff`s Offices and community partners are coming together to support those in need with essential resources and services.
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 10AM – 1PM
📍 Grace Chapel of Ladson Church
3231 Ladson Road, Ladson, SC 29456
Services Available:
💚 Health screenings & COVID vaccines
🏠 Housing assistance
🍽️ Food & toiletry bags
🐾 Pet support
💪 And more!
No ID Required! All are welcome. Bagged/boxed food items and necessity bags available on a first come, first served basis.
Together with Origin, Dominion Energy, MUSC, Lowcountry Food Bank, and Habits for Health, we`re extending a helping hand to our community.
TOGETHER WE RISE! 🤝
Join us for Health & Career Day! 🏥💙
September 12th is all about community, health, and opportunity! We`re excited to bring together families for a day of wellness, career exploration, and resources that matter.
📅 Friday, 09/12/2026
⏰ 10am – 2pm
📍 4132 Rivers Ave
✨ Walk for the Cause starts at 10:30a — together, we can make a difference!
What to expect:
🚶 Community walk for prostate cancer awareness
👨👩👧👦 Career path options for kids
❤️ Health screenings & resources:
• Prostate health
• Blood pressure screenings
• Diabetes awareness
• Wellness information
🎯 Your Health. Your Future. Our Community.
Bring your family and join us in building a stronger, healthier community. Knowledge today. A better tomorrow. 💙
Hosted by Prince Hall Lodge #46, Sunlight Lodge #221 & Widows Mite Lodge #475 with support from Roper St. Francis
This month, Charleston County Medical Society is spotlighting one of our newest group members: Elms Digestive Disease Specialists in North Charleston.
Dr. Judd Adelman, Dr. David Florez, and Dr. Gregory Goodear are board-certified gastroenterologists providing comprehensive digestive care for the Lowcountry. Their team offers state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment services out of a free-standing endoscopy center, caring for patients with conditions like GERD, IBS, and Crohn`s disease, along with preventative care including colonoscopies and endoscopies.
Welcome to the Society, Elms Digestive Disease Specialists! To learn more or schedule an appointment, reach them at info@elmsdigestive.com or (843) 797-6800.
#CharlestonMedicalSociety #ElmsDigestive #Gastroenterology #DigestiveHealth #NorthCharlestonSC #LowcountryHealth #NewMember
Before Charleston County had an EMS department, getting to the hospital often meant calling the local funeral home, the only ones with vehicles built to carry a patient lying down.
That changed in 1973, when the county created its first official EMS department. There was no textbook for it yet. So county leaders turned to the Charleston Medical Society, and three physicians, Dr. Charles Summerall III, Dr. Dabny Yarborough, and Dr. Ray Invester, stepped in to train the first 15 ambulance attendants in patient assessment, oxygen administration, and trauma care.
More than 50 years later, that partnership between physicians and first responders is still part of why Charleston County EMS earned National EMS System of the Year in 2010, and why it remains one of the top systems in the country.
Read the full story of how local doctors helped build modern emergency care in the Lowcountry. Link in bio.
#CharlestonMedicalSociety #CharlestonCountyEMS #LowcountryHealth #CharlestonSC #HealthLinksSC #EMSHistory #EmergencyMedicine
It is not too late to sign up for our Physician Wellness Event!
September 23rd, we will be hosting a Yoga Class led by Dr. Fiona Rahbar.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
🔗 Link to sign up:
https://forms.gle/5VG7tSRof8Fqp44A6
Prioritizing your health starts with preventive care.
The MUSC Mobile Health Unit is offering mammogram and cervical cancer screenings at several South Carolina Department of Public Health locations throughout the year. Appointments are required and space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early.
Screenings are available from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at multiple locations, including Summerville, Goose Creek, Bluffton, Varnville, and Walterboro.
To schedule your screening, call 843-792-0878.
Please note: You must have gone 366 days since your last mammogram to schedule your next appointment.
Early detection saves lives. Take the time to schedule your screening today.
#CCMS #BreastCancerAwareness #CervicalCancerAwareness #PreventiveCare #MUSC #WomensHealth #EarlyDetection #CommunityHealth
