A new resting spot at the Clinic
You may have noticed before departing this season from Boca Grande a new resting spot at the top of the ramp at the Boca Grande Health Clinic. A beautiful bench was crafted and generously donated to the Boca Grande Health Clinic by the members of the Planters Garden Club. The staff of the Boca Grande […]
What you need to know about strokes
May is National Stroke Awareness month, so let’s talk about what it is and how to avoid it. How big a deal is it? Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Women are at a slightly higher risk of stroke at 1 out […]
The Secrets to Longevity Continue
As part of our year-long celebration of the Boca Grande Health Clinic’s 75th anniversary, the Clinic is pleased present a short series of web videos that capture some of the “secrets” to having a long, productive life – told by some of the Island’s elders. The third episode of the series features Robert (Bob) McKinney, […]
More Secrets to Longevity
As part of our year-long celebration of the Boca Grande Health Clinic’s 75th anniversary, the Clinic is pleased to launch a short series of web videos that capture some of the “secrets” to having a long, productive life – told by some of the Island’s elders. In the second episode of the series, we hear […]
COVID-19 Booster Update
On March 28, 2022, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the administration of a second COVID-19 booster shot for persons over the age of 50. Additionally, persons over the age of 18 with compromised immune systems are also eligible for a second booster shot. Both Pfizer and Moderna mRNA shots have been granted […]
Boca Grande’s Secrets to Longevity: John Hillenbrand
As part of our year-long celebration of the Boca Grande Health Clinic’s 75th anniversary, the Clinic is pleased to launch a short series of web videos that capture some of the “secrets” to having a long, productive life – told by some of the Island’s elders. Human beings are living longer than ever before … […]
Ask a Doc: Hives
Raised, red, itchy, and painful welts or bumps. Hives. They happen when a chemical called histamine is released in your body. Anyone who has had them knows how annoying hives can be. In this instalment of “Ask a Doc,” Bret Kueber, M.D. answers questions about what makes hives so itchy – and mysterious. What are […]
75th Anniversary Street Party set for April 7
The Boca Grande Health Clinic has come a long way since the mid 1900s when an out-of-town doctor treated patients once a week in a small room above the Railroad Depot. The journey to 75 years wasn’t always easy. It required courage, passion, and perseverance – and the steadfast support of the Island community. In […]
Ask a Doc: Hip surgery – what to expect
With more than half of the population of Boca Grande at 65 years and older, it’s no surprise that patients needing – or recovering from – hip surgery is something we’re used to dealing with at the Clinic. In this instalment of “Ask a Doc,” Raymond A. James, D.O. answers questions about what to expect […]
Deborah Hahn to retire
From the time she was a young girl, Deborah “Debby” Hahn always knew she wanted to be a nurse. After earning her nursing degree from the Hawkeye Institute in Waterloo, Iowa, Debby joined the ranks of America’s nurses in a time when women were fighting for equal rights, antiwar sentiments were high, and the Beatles […]