What You Need to Know about Prostate Cancer
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S., exceeded only by heart disease. Not including skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics. Who is at risk? The prostate, […]
75th Anniversary Street Party set for April 7
The Boca Grande Health Clinic has come a long way since the mid 1900s when an out-of-town doctor treated patients once a week in a small room above the Railroad Depot. The journey to 75 years wasn’t always easy. It required courage, passion, and perseverance – and the steadfast support of the Island community. In […]
Physician Changes at the Clinic
We hope you are doing well! This communication is to let you know of Dr. Tom Ervin’s planned retirement from the Boca Grande Health Clinic in September 2022. It will not be easy for us to see off such a dedicated and caring doctor, and we will miss his wry sense of humor and the […]
Ask a Doc answers questions from Doubtful David
Doubtful David recently asked me, “Do I really need to see you every year for a checkup if I feel good?” His question was especially pertinent since he had skipped his annual physical last year due to the pandemic. He had gained weight like many have during the change in their routines caused by the […]
Clinic Welcomes R.N. Lindsay Dalton
By Sheila Evans, Boca Beacon Reprinted with permission There is a new face at the Boca Grande Health Clinic. Say “hello” to the new registered nurse, Lindsay Dalton. Nurse Lindsay has been a part of the Clinic staff for about a month and is excited to get to know the people of Boca Grande. Lindsay […]
A Summer Thank You
It is officially summer in Boca Grande. It is definitely hot. Hopefully, it will rain most afternoons by 5 p.m. You can park downtown easily. You may even get a table in the front room at The Temp if you say “please.” It is also a time to take a free minute or two to […]
Beat the Heat: Summer Fun Health and Safety Tips
With Summer now in full swing, here are some tips to keep your cool in the heat – and stay healthy. TIP 1: Avoid the Burn To avoid painful sunburns, steer clear of the most intense sun of the day, which is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Consider wearing sun protective clothing. It absorbs or […]
A new resting spot at the Clinic
You may have noticed before departing this season from Boca Grande a new resting spot at the top of the ramp at the Boca Grande Health Clinic. A beautiful bench was crafted and generously donated to the Boca Grande Health Clinic by the members of the Planters Garden Club. The staff of the Boca Grande […]
What you need to know about strokes
May is National Stroke Awareness month, so let’s talk about what it is and how to avoid it. How big a deal is it? Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Women are at a slightly higher risk of stroke at 1 out […]
The Secrets to Longevity Continue: Robert (Bob) McKinney
As part of our year-long celebration of the Boca Grande Health Clinic’s 75th anniversary, the Clinic is pleased present a short series of web videos that capture some of the “secrets” to having a long, productive life – told by some of the Island’s elders. The third episode of the series features Robert (Bob) McKinney, […]