Health & Wellness
Englewood Hospital earns distinctions
October 30, 2025
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital announced Wednesday that it has earned multiple five-star distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades, the online doctor or hospital ratings se…
OPINION: MARK DRISCOLL
October 23, 2025
Reflecting on five years at the Clinic
I was walking on the island the other day, passing the construction site where the new Clinic of the Future is taking shape, when I stopped for a moment to…
Health Clinic taken from the air
October 9, 2025
An aerial view of the construction of the future Boca Grande Health Clinic, looking south, taken Thursday morning. The building, replacing a storm damaged Annex, is part of their Clinic of the Futur…
Flu shot season
October 2, 2025
The Boca Grande Health Clinic is helping the community prepare for flu season by offering flu vaccinations throughout October and November. Shots are available for all registered Clinic patients as…
Street work at new clinic site
September 25, 2025
Work continues at the Boca Grande Health Clinic, where the connections to the Clinic of the Future are going in. The road was blocked off this week for basic sewer and water line work. They are expe…
Beam up the Clinic of the Future
September 18, 2025
On Wednesday, staff from the Boca Grande Health Clinic and others signed a beam to be placed in the Clinic of The Future, on the site of their old health annex. From left are Natalie, Andrew, Alex…
Ask a Doc: What is your gut telling your brain?
September 11, 2025
We often talk about “gut feelings,” but science now shows that your digestive system really does have something to say to your brain – and the rest of your body. The two are in constant communicatio…
Rabies reminder
August 28, 2025
Charlotte County Animal Control, in coordination with the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County, has issued a 30-day rabies alert following confirmation that a raccoon in the Washington L…
Beyond the Hype: What’s really in your electrolyte drink
August 22, 2025
BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC
Electrolyte drinks have become a popular choice for staying hydrated, not only after workouts but also during long days in the Florida sun. Whether you’re playing…
Ask a Doc: Understanding Psoriasis
August 14, 2025
BY RAYMOND A. JAMES, D.O. BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC
August is Psoriasis Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness for a condition that, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation, affects mo…