Healthcare News

Diabetes Awareness Month happens every November. It’s an opportunity for us to help raise awareness of the disease, talk about ways to manage – and prevent – it, and share the latest advances that could help patients, families and communities live better. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared diabetes an epidemic almost […]

Reprinted with permission. BY MARCY SHORTUSE, Boca Beacon There was a lot of information to cover at the first Boca Grande Health Clinic “Welcome Back to the Island” webinar” on Thursday, Oct. 26. The doctors spoke about updates at the Clinic in technology, numbers and vaccinations. Fire Chief C.W. Blosser discussed emergency medical information and […]

In case you missed it,on October 26, 2023, the Grande Rounds health lecture series sponsored by the Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation kicked off with a special virtual event to officially welcome everyone back to the Island. Clinic Medical Director Raymond A. James, D.O, along with Boca Grande Fire […]

The Boca Grande Health Clinic will be conducting drive-thru flu shot clinics in October and November for our registered patients and employees of island businesses. The first clinic will be on Thursday, October 26, 2023. The Clinic offers regular flu shots and high-dose flu shots for patients aged 65 and older.Like past years, the shots […]

The Grande Rounds health lecture series sponsored by the Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation will open the season on October 26 with a special virtual event to kick off the 2023-24 season. Clinic Medical Director Raymond A. James, D.O, along with Boca Grande Fire Department Chief Blosser will discuss […]

I remember the exact moment when I got the call. My best friend and cousin (we share the same birthday) called to let me know she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had undergone a breast reduction in the past and thought the lump she found was just a scar; unfortunately, it was breast cancer.  […]

Fall has arrived and marks the start of a new season as many residents begin their return to Boca Grande. Our small island population again expands, restaurants re-open to welcome everyone back and the cocktail party invitations start flowing. We can’t wait to see you! The best way to make the most of your time […]

Nothing can be as different as ovarian cancer and prostate cancer, yet both often lurk in the shadows, making detection difficult. September is dedicated to ovarian cancer and prostate cancer awareness. Emily Haly, M.D., of the Boca Grande Health Clinic, answers questions about each disease. Do you have a question for us? If so, please […]

Aging is a natural part of life, and let’s face it, it’s better than the alternative! While we can’t stop the passage of time, we can certainly make the journey of aging a healthy and fulfilling one. Healthy aging isn’t just about maintaining physical health; it involves nurturing your mental, spiritual, and physical well-being. As […]

Thanks to the generosity of MaryLee and Jack Hollis, Boca Grande Health Clinic patients now get faster diagnoses without having to leave the island. A gift from the Hollis family provided the means to acquire a Clarius HD3 portable ultrasound machine. Ultrasound imaging, also known as sonography, is a crucial diagnostic tool in modern medicine. […]