COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons for All of Us
As all of us continue to follow the progress of our fight against COVID-19 in America and the world, there is no doubt that statistical data takes center stage in the reporting and understanding of the pandemic. For some help in understanding this information, we turned to Dr. Allan Feingold. He is a pulmonary specialist […]
The Long Road to Recovery: Dealing with the Lingering Health Effects of COVID-19
Doctors across the world are still trying to understand the long-term implications of COVID-19 – what health effects may look like after recovery, what impacts may resolve and what medical issues may linger. This was the focus of the second “Back to Boca” Grande Rounds webinar, hosted by the Boca Grande Health Center Foundation, Health […]
Back to the Sunshine
Rain. Rain, rain, and more rain. September was a month of rain. Four named storms surrounded us and more followed us through October. The culverts were full. ducks and ibis were feeding in the back yard (now Lake Ervin). While I am certainly not old enough to remember it, I have been told that it […]
COVID-19 Testing: Overview of Available Options
Over the past six to eight months, the Boca Grande Health Clinic and its physicians have worked hard to provide a care environment that laid the foundation for the safe return of winter residents and the ongoing health of our Island community. This includes making COVID-19 testing available on the Island, to Clinic patients. The […]
Back to Boca: Our Guide to a Safe and Healthy Island
Over the past few months, the Boca Grande Health Clinic and its physicians have worked hard to provide a care environment that laid the foundation for the safe return of winter residents and the ongoing health of our Island community. Our actions were guided by science and by a heartfelt desire to serve the best […]
World Mental Health Day Reminds Us That It’s Okay to Talk About How You’re Feeling
Mental illness. It’s almost as common as the everyday cold. Yet, it’s considered by many a taboo subject. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness and nearly 40 percent of them don’t seek treatment or help from others. It’s not just an adult issue. […]
Infectious Diseases Expert Offers Solid Advice During Back to Boca Virtual Grande Rounds
On September 23, Dr.Paul Auwaerter, MBA, MD, clinical director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, spoke to an audience of more than 300 people to discuss “Back to Boca,” the first in a four-part, free webinar series to provide our community with facts about COVID-19, including recommendations for safe […]
Boca Grande Health Clinic Celebrates Primary Care Week
National Primary Care Week, observed Oct. 5-9, is an annual celebration of the contributions that primary care work makes toward the health of the nation. Sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians, the week is a means to inspire the nation’s new doctors to embrace primary care, but also is an important way to […]
Returning to Boca Grande: What to Think About and Plan For: Before You Travel, When You Travel, When You Arrive
It is fall again. The wind is freshening and more from the north. There is a morning chill and the lazy days of summer are becoming shorter. It is time to find the sweater drawer. And, it is time to think about the return to Boca Grande. Normally, the prospect of the return south would […]
It’s International Clean Hands Week
In recognition of the annual health observance, International Clean Hands Week, the Boca Grande Health Clinic would like to talk about the importance of good hand hygiene. Sponsored by the Clean Hands Coalition, International Clean Hands Week is an annual opportunity to remind the world that “Clean hands prevent illness and save lives!” Who should […]