Grande Rounds Kick Off with Welcome Back to the Island Virtual Talk
The Grande Rounds health lecture series sponsored by the Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation is set to kick off the season on November 16. “Welcome Back to the Island” will be the main theme of the first talk, which will feature Clinic physician Raymond A. James, D.O, and Clinic CEO Mark Driscoll, who will cover what to expect as our seasonal residents return to the Island.
What: Welcome Back to the Island
When: November 16, 4-5 p.m.
Where: Virtual event
Grande Rounds events are free of charge as part of the Clinic’s and Foundation’s mission to educate the community. Please join us for these informative sessions, which are planned for November, December, January, February and March 2022. Event information, including program recordings, are available on the Clinic’s Events page.
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