When to Worry — Signs That It’s More Than Forgetfulness
(Adapted from the Alzheimer’s Association) Know the signs. Catching Alzheimer’s early can lead to better care and more treatment options. Memory loss that disrupts daily life Forgetting recently learned info, asking the same questions repeatedly. Typical change: Occasionally forgetting names or appointments but remembering later. Challenges in planning or solving problems Struggling with recipes, bills, […]
Ask a Nurse: Celebrating the Spirit of Care
Every year from May 6 to May 12, organizations across the country take time to honor the people who are truly at the heart of patient care: our nurses. National Nurses Week recognizes the vital role nurses play in the lives of patients, in community well-being, and in the overall health system. At the Boca […]
Boca Grande Health Clinic Breaks Ground on the Clinic of the Future
With the ceremonial turning of dirt, the Boca Grande Health Clinic has officially launched the construction of a new facility designed to better serve the Island’s healthcare needs—today and well into the future. The Clinic of the Future project is being developed in two phases to allow care to continue uninterrupted during construction. The first […]
Parking code change allows Health Clinic to move forward
Reprinted with permission from the Boca Beacon, by Garland Pollard After an April 15 code amendment for parking requirements for historic districts, Boca Grande Health Clinic will be able to break ground on their new Annex project in May. “The good news is that they adjusted it,” said Mark Driscoll, the clinic’s chief executive officer. On […]
Help us Celebrate the People Who Keep the Clinic Running
Healthcare is personal. It’s built on trust, consistency, and people who care—not just in the exam room, but in every part of the experience. At the Boca Grande Health Clinic, we’re fortunate to have an administrative team that lives those values every day. With National Administrative Professionals’ Day coming up on April 23, we’re taking […]
Ask a Doc: Managing Stress in a Stressful World
Lately, it feels like stress is simmering just below the surface for many of us. Whether it’s navigating the long road of post-hurricane recovery or simply trying to keep up with our day-to-day affairs, it’s understandable to feel stretched. Add in the swirl of national news and uncertainty, and it’s no wonder that Google searches […]
The Big Red Bus is Coming to Boca Grande on April 24
Donating blood saves lives, and we all intrinsically know this. However, according to the American Red Cross, less than 3 percent of age-eligible individuals donate blood each year. The Boca Grande Health Clinic is sponsoring a blood donation event on April 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Big Red Bus® will be parked […]
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. […]
Food for Thought: Are You Eating Well?
Have you ever eaten a light salad for lunch only to raid the cookie jar by 3 p.m.? Have you convinced yourself that coffee counts as breakfast? Ever accidentally eaten an entire bag of chips? You’re not alone! It’s fine! Nutrition isn’t about perfection – it’s about progress. March is National Nutrition Month, making it […]
Ask a Doc: Let’s Get to the Heart of the Matter
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), someone dies of heart disease every 34 seconds – that’s nearly 2,500 people every day. In honor of American Heart Month, Emily Haly, M.D., of the Boca Grande Health Clinic helps us understand heart disease and […]