Annex Demolition Opens Door to the Clinic of the Future
Demolition of the Boca Grande Health Clinic Annex building, located at 280 Park Avenue, began on December 2, marking the start of a promising new chapter for healthcare on the island. The decision to expedite the demolition came after the Annex sustained extensive damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The demolition paves the way for the Clinic of the Future, a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the evolving health needs of the community. This new clinic will be equipped with advanced diagnostic tools, including onsite CT scans, enhanced X-ray and ultrasound capabilities and expanded lab services, enabling faster and more accurate diagnoses. When complete in 2026, patients will no longer need to travel off-island for essential tests, improving both outcomes and convenience.
By bringing primary and urgent care services under one roof, the Clinic of the Future will streamline operations, foster closer collaboration among care providers, and offer a seamless, patient-centered experience tailored to the community’s needs. The facility will also feature negative pressure exam rooms, ensuring the highest safety and infection control standards.
The Annex has been the location for the Clinic’s urgent care services and physical therapy, as well as offices for the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation. Construction of the new clinic will begin after all county approvals have been secured. In the interim, the Clinic is working with Fitness Quest to find alternative arrangements for physical therapy services.
The Boca Grande Health Clinic first opened its doors on March 15, 1947, thanks to the vision of Louise Du Pont Crowninshield. With strong backing from the community, the Clinic has served as the cornerstone of local healthcare for more than seven decades. Initially working out of a small room above the Railroad Depot, the Clinic moved into rented space on the west side of the Fugate building from 1949 to 1963. The first dedicated building for the clinic opened in 1964. This facility served the community until it was replaced by the current clinic in 1990. The original building was renovated in 2008 to become the Annex. Today, the Clinic’s legacy of care continues, strengthened by the ongoing commitment of the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation and members of the island community.
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