Health & Wellness
Letters: A season of caring, giving and gratitude
December 19, 2024
To the Editor:
As we embrace this season, we are deeply grateful for the strength and generosity that define our island community.
To our incredible clinic staff: After the storms, you showe…
Health: Choices we make during difficult times can shape recovery
December 12, 2024
Path to repair lives challenges many
As the holidays arrive, Boca Grande finds itself in a season unlike any other. While the spirit of community endures, the effects of Hurricanes Helene and M…
No fluoride added to island water, ever
December 5, 2024
A new statewide push by State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo to discourage the fluoridation of Florida water will not affect residents of Boca Grande and Cape Haze, as the water here is not flu…
Island says goodbye to Kennedy-era Health Clinic Annex building
December 5, 2024
Demolition of the Boca Grande Health Clinic Annex building, located at 280 Park Avenue, began on November 25, marking the start of a promising new chapter for healthcare on the island. The decisio…
Winds help keep red tide at bay
November 28, 2024
Experts are still watching red tide, but with winds, and cooler weather, the area may escape a bad season.
The Calusa WaterKeepers have been seeing fluxtuating results for red tide amounts, sai…
Good news on levels of red tide this week
November 14, 2024
Red tide conditions in the surrounding waters of Boca Grande have had slight changes shown by recent testing results. State testing had determined the presence of red tide had decreased dramatical…
Health Clinic returns to full operations Nov. 11
November 7, 2024
The Boca Grande Health Clinic will resume full operations beginning Monday, Nov. 11, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. A physician is on duty after hours on weekends and holidays by phone. Call 941-96…
Ask a Doc: Trouble breathing? Respiratory illnesses & hurricane cleanup
November 7, 2024
As we settle into November here in Boca Grande, the challenges of hurricane recovery are matched by the need to stay vigilant about our health. The Boca Grande Health Clinic is already busy with c…
Red tide at orange ‘medium’ with wait and see on effects
October 31, 2024
CHNEP and state agencies are monitoring weekly
This week, the state of Florida reported a “medium” count of red tide off of the coastal areas surrounding Cape Haze, Gasparilla Island and Pine I…
Boca Grande Health Clinic post-Hurricane
October 18, 2024
BY MARK DRISCOLL, CEO
As we begin the long road to recovery following Hurricane Milton, we want to express our heartfelt concern for all of you who have been affected. We are relieved to share …