A Year of Acknowledgement and Celebration
From our earliest days working out of a small room above the Railroad Depot, the Boca Grande Health Clinic set out to provide personal, compassionate care. 2022 marks an important milestone as we celebrate 75 years providing medical care to year-round and seasonal residents, vacation homeowners, and employees, on our beautiful island paradise. In tribute […]
The Omicron surge
The latest COVID-19 variant, Omicron – the most contagious variant yet – has sent cases soaring to their highest level yet. Florida is shattering single-day records. The steady rise of the Omicron variant and COVID-19 transmission from holiday gatherings, along with a spike in the flu, are expected to put additional pressure on healthcare systems. […]
Boca Grande Health Clinic CEO reflects on the challenges and blessings of a year of change
As 2021 draws to a close, it seems only appropriate to reflect on the challenging year we have all had! Marked most obviously by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, this year the Boca Grande Health Clinic has seen growth, unparalleled community outreach, and a variety of transitions in house. The pandemic first experienced in 2020 intensified […]
A year-end message from the Boca Grande Health Clinic Board
As we approach the end of 2021, I want to reflect on some of the issues facing the Boca Grande Health Clinic and share the perspective of our board. Over the past year we have not only weathered the pandemic and the dramatic changes that COVID has brought to all of our lives but, also, […]
Grande Rounds Series Off to a Good Start
The Grande Rounds health lecture series sponsored by the Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation kicked off the season on November 16 with a webinar to welcome everyone back for the season. Clinic physician Raymond A. James, D.O, and Clinic CEO Mark Driscoll, covered what to expect as our seasonal […]
Ask a Doc: Diabetes Awareness
Why should I worry about diabetes? Diabetes is a serious disease that affects how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is an important source of energy for the cells that make up our muscles and tissues and it’s also our brain’s main source of fuel. Insulin is made by the pancreas and transports glucose […]
New Physician to Join Boca Grande Health Clinic
The Boca Grande Health Clinic is pleased to announce that Bret Kueber, M.D. will join the Clinic early next year as a full-time physician alongside Raymond A. James, D.O. and Thomas J. Ervin, M.D. “I am very excited to welcome Dr. Kueber to the Clinic,” said Mark Driscoll, Boca Grande Health Clinic chief executive officer. […]
Is the Island Safe? An Open Letter from the Clinic
The pandemic has created a very difficult and stressful year for us all, especially those of us in healthcare on the front lines. I believe politics should have no part in healthcare, yet the political manipulation and misinformation during the pandemic has hurt many and obstructed the science-driven guidance that physicians have tried to provide. […]
Grande Rounds Kick Off with Welcome Back to the Island Virtual Talk
The Grande Rounds health lecture series sponsored by the Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation is set to kick off the season on November 16. “Welcome Back to the Island” will be the main theme of the first talk, which will feature Clinic physician Raymond A. James, D.O, and Clinic […]
Moderna Booster Shots Available by Appointment
The Boca Grande Health Clinic will offer drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinics for our registered patients and Island employees who signed the Boca Grande Pledge. The Clinic will administer the Moderna vaccine by appointment under the Clinic Annex carport. Drive-thru booster clinics will be open from 9 a.m. to Noon on the following days: Thursday, October […]