Grande Rounds Series Off to a Good Start
The Grande Rounds health lecture series sponsored by the Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation kicked off the season on November 16 with a webinar to welcome everyone back for the season. Clinic physician Raymond A. James, D.O, and Clinic CEO Mark Driscoll, covered what to expect as our seasonal residents return to the Island.
Approximately 150 people registered for the virtual event, where a COVID-19 update was provided as Dr. James discussed the importance of accessing the most scientifically reliable data and walked everyone through a look at what the Clinic’s testing data is telling us about how we’re experiencing the pandemic locally.
In addition to medical information and tips for staying healthy during the holidays, Mark Driscoll discussed the Clinic’s recent accomplishments and planning that’s underway to further improve the care experience. “The Clinic is entering a new phase of commitment, reinforcing our mission and values, and setting a vision for a very bright future. A five-year strategic plan to elevate our services will be unveiled in the coming months and you can look forward to improved care and referral services as we cement formal partnerships both on and off the Island,” said Driscoll.
In addition, some of the exciting ways the Clinic plans to honor its legacy throughout 2022 and celebrate 75 years of on-Island care commitment to the Island were previewed during the webinar.
A few key webinar take-aways
- Vaccination continues to be the best way through this pandemic. If you are not already vaccinated and are eligible, get vaccinated and get your booster.
- Learn what COVID-19 testing options are available at the Clinic, what to do if you’ve been exposed, and stay updated by visiting the Clinic’s COVID-19 Resource Center.
- We could be in for a rocky flu season, so get your flu shot now. (It takes two weeks to become effective, so plan ahead.)
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 January, February and March 2022. Event information, including program recordings, are available on the Clinic’s Events page.
More Recent Healthcare News
New Season. New Clinic. See What Awaits You.
October 9, 2026If you haven’t seen the new Boca Grande Health Clinic, here’s your chance to look inside! Join Director of Nursing Natalie Cole, R.N., for a behind-the-scenes video tour of the spaces, technology, and people helping us bring more healthcare right here to the island. Opened in May, the new Clinic offers advanced diagnostic imaging (including […]
Clinic Joins Community Cleanup Effort
September 25, 2026CEO Mark Driscoll and his wife, Suzanne, joined Registered Nurse Natalie Cole and her daughter, Campbell, along with other volunteers for the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup Day on Gasparilla Island on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Volunteers met at the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse in Boca Grande and covered miles of the island’s beaches and inland areas. […]
Step Inside Phase 2 of the Clinic of the Future
September 16, 2026Phase 2 of the Clinic of the Future is taking shape, and the former Clinic building looks very different these days. In a new video update, CEO Mark Driscoll takes you inside the renovation for a firsthand look at the progress, what’s coming next, and when you can expect the new spaces to be ready. […]
Find out how the new Boca Grande Health Clinic expanded what is possible for healthcare on the island. Webcam footage captured from outside the former Clinic building documents the construction from July 2025 through completion in May 2026. We invite you to watch it take shape from start to finish in this three-minute time-lapse video. […]