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Flu season is definitely here as Boca Grande Health Clinic sees its first ‘A’ victim

December 22, 2017
■ BY DR LAUREN HANA The Clinic saw its first test positive case of Influenza A this week,so this is a good time to review some “flu facts.” The influenza virus, “the flu,” causes a respiratory illn…

Red tide comes to Boca Grande beach

September 30, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN      Coughing, sneezing and runny noses were common annoyances for islanders this week, after thousands of dead fish washed up on Charlotte County beaches. The irritations were the r…

A letter from the Boca Grande Health Clinic

September 30, 2016
Dear friends and patients of the Boca Grande Health Clinic: As the “season” approaches, it seems timely to send out an update about Zika virus disease. You might be aware that Zika virus is now end…