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 societyโdedicated 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 Charlestonโs 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:ย 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 OPENย 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 ๐ October 21, 2026 | 5:30โ7:30 PM ๐ Bay Street Biergarten, 549 E Bay Street,…
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We`re proud to celebrate one of our own. Dr. Kate White is opening her new practice, Recalibrate Health, in downtown Charleston, and we`re excited to support her next chapter.
Join us for an open house to tour the new space, meet the Recalibrate Health team, and connect with the community as we celebrate this milestone. We`ll serve light snacks and refreshments.
Friday, September 25 โข 5 to 8 PM
266 1/2 Coming St, Charleston, SC
On-site parking is limited, so rideshare is encouraged if possible.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recalibrate-health-open-house-tickets-1998998259606?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=recalibrate-open-house
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!
๐ Link to sign up in bio!
Free Car Seat Check Events โ Keep Your Child Safe! ๐๐ถ
Safe Kids Charleston Area is hosting FREE car seat safety checks this week! Our trained technicians will inspect your car seat to make sure it`s installed correctly.
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Four Convenient Dates:
Monday, Sept 21 | Keith Summey Library
3503 Rivers Ave, North Charleston | 10AM-2PM
Tuesday, Sept 22 | Wando Mount Pleasant Library
1400 Carolina Park BLVD, Mount Pleasant | 10AM-2PM
Wednesday, Sept 23 | Baxter-Patrick James Island Library
1858 S Grimball Rd., Charleston | 10AM-2PM
Saturday, Sept 26 | Papa Johns / Huey Magoos
431 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek | 11AM-2PM
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FREE inspections
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Expert guidance
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Your child`s safety matters!
No appointment needed โ just bring your car seat! If issues are found, we can help you get it right.
See you there! ๐
Happy Women in Medicine Day!
Today we`re celebrating the women physicians, nurses, and PAs who show up every day for their patients, their teams, and their communities. Thank you for all you do.
#WomenInMedicineDay #CharlestonCountyMedicalSociety #CCMS #WomenInMedicine #CharlestonHealthcare #LowcountryMedicine
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 โ A Free Family Fun Day! ๐
Join us for an afternoon of music, food, games, and community!
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
โฐ 12:00pm โ 5:00pm
๐ 320 N. Laurel St., Summerville, SC
Come celebrate with us and enjoy:
๐ต Line dancing & live performances
๐ Food trucks & local vendors
๐ฎ Games, crafts & raffles
๐ค Local DJs keeping the energy high
โจ 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 โ bring your loved ones and have a great time while learning how you can prevent HIV.
See you there! ๐
Information for the following events:
Join Us for Community Over Crisis! ๐โค๏ธ
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. โจ
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Saturday, September 12th
โฐ 10am โ 1pm
๐ Hollywood, SC
Hosted by Melissa Dyley-Washington & Nicholas Washington
๐ Want to support the cause? Donate via Cash App to $CDWarriors or scan the QR code on our flyer!
๐ For more info: (803) 465-6141
We`re Here to Help! ๐ฟ
The Tri-County Sheriff`s Offices and community partners are coming together to support those in need with essential resources and services.
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Saturday, September 12, 2026
โฐ 10AM โ 1PM
๐ Grace Chapel of Ladson Church
3231 Ladson Road, Ladson, SC 29456
Services Available:
๐ Health screenings & COVID vaccines
๐ Housing assistance
๐ฝ๏ธ Food & toiletry bags
๐พ Pet support
๐ช 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! ๐ค
Join us for Health & Career Day! ๐ฅ๐
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.
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Friday, 09/12/2026
โฐ 10am โ 2pm
๐ 4132 Rivers Ave
โจ Walk for the Cause starts at 10:30a โ together, we can make a difference!
What to expect:
๐ถ Community walk for prostate cancer awareness
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Career path options for kids
โค๏ธ Health screenings & resources:
โข Prostate health
โข Blood pressure screenings
โข Diabetes awareness
โข Wellness information
๐ฏ Your Health. Your Future. Our Community.
Bring your family and join us in building a stronger, healthier community. Knowledge today. A better tomorrow. ๐
Hosted by Prince Hall Lodge #46, Sunlight Lodge #221 & Widows Mite Lodge #475 with support from Roper St. Francis
