
In the Spotlight: Cara Onofrio – Six generations in Boca Grande
By Sheila Evans, Boca Beacon (Reprinted with permission) Usually, getting sick or injured is a pain – in more ways than one. In Boca Grande, though, it is made less so because of the people who work at the Boca Grande Health Clinic. One of those people who makes the trip to the Clinic more […]

From Tee to Green: The Role of Imaging in Diagnosing Golf-Related Pain
The summer is the perfect time to focus on your game’s fundamentals and ensure you’re in top shape for the next season. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or an enthusiastic amateur, understanding how to manage and prevent injuries is key to maintaining your performance on the course. Chronic or acute pain can impact your daily […]

A Record-Breaking Season at Boca Grande Health Clinic
As the pace slows down on the Island, the Boca Grande Health Clinic wraps up an extraordinarily busy season marked by record-setting patient engagements. More residents and Island workers are using the Clinic than ever before. We’ve had a steady increase of Island residents under the age of 65 using the Clinic for their primary […]

The Nurses Who Make the Difference
The Boca Grande Health Clinic kicked off National Nurses Week on May 6 with a surprise presentation of giant greeting cards signed by members of the community expressing their gratitude. Formally recognizing the work of nurses began in 1953 when the request of a woman by the name of Dorothy Sutherland, an official of the […]

Overcoming Life’s Predictable and Unpredictable Challenges
Earlier this season, the Boca Grande Health Clinic and Foundation hosted a Grande Rounds lecture on resiliency, featuring Yale-trained and board-certified psychiatry specialist Alexander P. Miano, M.D. at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re pleased to offer a recap of Dr. Miano’s insightful discussion for those who couldn’t […]

Celebrating the People Who Make the Clinic Experience Grand
Every year we celebrate Doctor’s Day and Nurses Week, but there’s one more recognition event that’s just as important. Administrative Professionals Day is April 24th this year and I want to be sure to bring special attention to three incredibly special members of the Boca Grande Health Clinic family. Jonna Foos, Director of Operations Jonna […]

Big News – Parkinson’s Disease Can Now Be Detected Through the Skin
April, the birth month of James Parkinson, is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Parkinson’s is a degenerative syndrome that results in the gradual loss of brain circuitry involved in movement, thinking and behavior. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the first clear medical description of Parkinson’s Disease as a neurological condition was written in […]

Celebrating Doctor’s Day: The Heartbeat of the Boca Grande Health Clinic
March 30th marks a special day on our calendar – Doctor’s Day! It’s a time to honor those who dedicate their lives to caring for us. At the Boca Grande Health Clinic, it’s the extraordinary team of board-certified physicians – Dr. Raymond A. James, our Medical Director; Dr. Bret Kueber, the Assistant Medical Director; and […]

Ask a Doc: Kicking Colon Cancer in the Butt
According to the American Cancer Society, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 1 in 23 for men and 1 in 25 for women. The death rate from colorectal cancer has been dropping in older adults for several decades. Unfortunately, colorectal cancers now rank as the leading cause of cancer death in men […]

What’s on Your Plate? Tips to boost your nutrition
March is the harbinger of spring and with it, the start of daylight saving time – an extra hour for healthy activities from taking in the great outdoors to growing a garden. It’s also National Nutrition Month, a time to focus on making informed food choices and developing sound eating habits. With lifestyle-related diseases like […]