CCMS President Discusses School Health Initiatives on Healthlinks Podcast
Dr. Kay Durst, Charleston County Medical Society was featured on a recent Healthlinks Podcast discussing what our School Health Committee is doing to improve student health & wellness in the Charleston County School District.
Dr. Kay Durst: Leading with Passion in Medicine and Community
Dr. Kay Durst, MD, is a family physician, mentor, and advocate dedicated to improving healthcare in Charleston and beyond. As president of the Charleston County Medical Society, she supports physician mentorship, leadership scholarships, and community health initiatives. Beyond medicine, she gives back through charitable programs like Closing the Gap in Healthcare, postpartum support groups, and Bee Brave Buddies for children with leukemia. With a passion for preventive care, Dr. Durst is also a culinary health education fundamentals (CHEF) coach, helping patients integrate healthy habits into their daily lives. Her dedication to both medicine and service continues to inspire those [...]
Lowcountry’s Remarkable Women: Dr. Kay Durst
Watch The Interview CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – For many, Dr. Kay Durst embodies the best in service, compassion, and achievement. She has her hands in many endeavors to help heal, uplift, and improve our communities all while continuing a family tradition of improving lives for generations of families throughout the Lowcountry.Coming from a family of doctors, Dr. Durst is a third-generational family medicine physician who has worked in a doctor’s office since her childhood — even now, she shares a practice with her father, Dr. George Durst, on Sullivan’s Island.“I just love helping people and healing, and I love [...]
Voted Best Primary Care Doctor 2022
Please congratulate our colleague and fellow Board member Dr. Kay Durst who has been voted the “ The Best Primary Care Doctor” for 2022, presented by Healthlinks. A well-deserved award! -- Cleave Ham, MD
