
Doctors’ Day, Island Edition: Prescriptions for a Good Life

Most prescriptions are designed to address specific issues – a fever, a sore knee, high blood pressure – you get the idea. But not everything worth prescribing comes in pill form.
To celebrate Doctors’ Day on March 30, we invited our doctors to share their best prescriptions for a good life – no pharmacy required.
Raymond A. James, D.O., Medical Director
“Exercise is the best prescription a physician can give for physical and mental health. I recommend frequent beach walks and watching every sunset, as each one is unique and will never be seen again.”
Bret Kueber, M.D., Assistant Medical Director
“My prescription for stress reduction: Take all electronic devices and lock them away for 24 hours, may repeat as necessary for stress reduction.”
Emily Haly, M.D.
“Take in one sunset as often as possible – no phone, no distractions. Sometimes the best medicine is as simple as looking up and soaking in where you are.”
Island-Style Care
At the Boca Grande Health Clinic, care is about knowing the people we serve, being part of the community, and offering guidance that supports every part of island life. On Doctor’s Day, and every day, we’re here to help you live it well.
Say Thanks This Doctor’s Day
A kind word can go a long way. If a doctor at the Clinic has made a difference in your life, we invite you to share a tribute in their honor. We’ll pass along your message and feature it on our website to help celebrate the care they give our community.
More Recent Healthcare News

Clinic of the Future plans for expanded on-island lab services
January 14, 2026In our latest Clinic of the Future construction update, CEO Mark Driscoll is joined by Natalie Cole, R.N., the Clinic’s Director of Nursing, for a quick look at the first-floor space that will become our new, expanded lab. When the new Clinic opens in late spring, this expanded lab will allow us to do more […]

Seasonal Physician Coverage for Same-Day and Urgent Care
January 2, 2026To best serve our patients during the busy season, the Boca Grande Health Clinic is adding two highly experienced physicians to provide seasonal coverage for same-day and urgent care services. Seasonal coverage this year is provided by Steven R. Newman, M.D., and David Hoang Nguyen, D.O. Dr. Newman is an experienced emergency medicine physician and […]

As construction of the Clinic of the Future progresses, Clinic CEO Mark Driscoll walks you through the space that will house our upgraded imaging equipment, including ultrasound and a CT scanner. This is just another way the Clinic of the Future will enhance our doctors’ ability to diagnose and treat patients more quickly—improving patient outcomes, […]

Here’s What’s New at the Clinic
December 5, 2025As we welcome many of you back to the island, I would like to share a brief update on what’s been happening at the Clinic — from construction progress and new tools that enhance your care today to our plans for strengthening the medical team for the upcoming season. We are incredibly thankful that our […]