Health & Wellness


Boca Grande Health Clinic COVID-19 testing: An overview of available options

October 16, 2020
Over the past six to eight months, the Boca Grande Health Clinic and its physicians have worked hard to provide a care environment that laid the foundation for the safe return of winter residents a…

Back to Boca: Our guide to a safe and healthy island

October 9, 2020
BY MARK DRISCOLL, CEO, BGHC- Over the past few months, the Boca Grande Health Clinic and its physicians have worked hard to provide a care environment that lays the foundation for the safe return o…

A message from the Clinic: World Mental Health Day reminds us it’s OK to talk about how you’re feeling

October 9, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE BGHC- Mental illness. It’s almost as common as the everyday cold. Yet it’s considered by many a taboo subject. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five U.S…

If you missed the first of the four-part Healthnetwork ‘Back to Boca’ webinar, it’s not too late to catch up

September 25, 2020
A four-part free webinar series to provide sound facts about COVID-19; including recommendations for safe travel and safe living on island this season, has begun and is being held by the Boca Grand…

It’s International Clean Hands Week Sept. 20-26

September 25, 2020
STAFF REPORT – In recognition of the annual health observance, International Clean Hands Week, the Boca Grande Health Clinic would like to talk about the importance of good hand hygiene. Sponsored …

A message from the Clinic: Getting a flu shot this year is more important than ever

September 11, 2020
BY MARK DRISCOLL- Before coming back to the island this year, please get a flu shot. If you are working on the island, please get a flu shot. It does not matter where you get your flu shot, but mak…

A message from the Clinic: Thoughts about gatherings and herd immunity

September 4, 2020
BY LAUREN HANA- These are just a few thoughts about gatherings and COVID-19 (by popular demand). First, let’s start with a definition of a term we are all hearing thrown around a lot lately: Herd i…

A message from the Clinic: A new voice on the subject of COVID-19

August 27, 2020
SUBMITTED BY MARK DRISCOLL- Hello Boca Grande Clinic Community, I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and say hello. I am Mark Driscoll, the new CEO of the Boca Grande Health Clinic. …

A message from the Clinic: Taking a much-needed break? Get back to work safely

August 21, 2020
BY DR LAUREN HANA – A lot of questions have come up in the last few months about dealing with   COVID-19 illness, symptoms or exposures involving individuals in the workplace or elsewhere. This pro…

You bet your life I took the pledge … a note from a long-time, well-loved island resident

August 7, 2020
BY SUSAN BOWERS – More than anything, I want my friends and neighbors in Boca Grande to stay well. It is our cherished home. I have never met fi ner people or had better, more loyal friends. They a…