Health & Wellness
Boca Grande Health Clinic CEO reflects on challenges and blessings of a year of change
December 24, 2021
By Mark Driscoll, CEO of the Boca Grande Health Clinic
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 unprece…
A year-end message from the Clinic Board
December 18, 2021
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…
Grande Rounds series off to a good start
December 11, 2021
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 everyon…
Holiday cheer
December 4, 2021
I was considering writing an article about COPD and lung cancer since those diseases are featured as the Awareness Diseases for the month of November. After a try or two, I decided that I was not up…
Love the bees but hate the sting? Here’s how to keep the relationship amicable
November 20, 2021
Who would ever dare to imagine putting oneself in a situation that would purposely trigger the flight or fight response typically associated with an unexpected encounter with bees be therapeutic? If…
Grande Rounds series begins with ‘Back to Boca’ virtual talk
November 6, 2021
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. “Back to Boca” will be…
New Physician to Join Boca Grande Health Clinic
November 6, 2021
By the Boca Grande Health Clinic CEO
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…
Just a spoonful of sugar … finding sweet balance
October 28, 2021
With Halloween just days away, you may have found yourself dipping into the candy bowl. If you have kids you know the temptation of digging through their trick-or-treat bag to find those Reese’s Pea…
Florida legislators introduce Safe Waterways Act
October 28, 2021
To the Editor:
Residents and tourists come to Florida’s iconic waters for recreation and enjoyment, but unfortunately many state waterways have become more polluted and dangerous. In fact, nearly…
Lee County says ‘no’ to Friends COVID protocols
October 28, 2021
The Friends of Boca Grande Community Center has been notified by Jesse Lavender, Director of Lee County Parks and Recreation, that the previously announced health & safety protocol cannot be app…