Health & Wellness
COVID numbers hit record high in Florida
June 26, 2020
STAFF REPORT- Social distancing is more important than ever now, as the state of Florida saw its highest day of reported cases – coming in at 5,508 new positive COVID-19 cases and 44 new reported dea…
A message from the Clinic: Help me out here! Wear a mask!
June 19, 2020
BY DR LAUREN HANA, BGHC- With a recent and continuing spike in new cases of COVID 19 nationwide, it’s important to review what we do know about the virus’s transmission and spread so proper measures…
No nose swabs here … OneBlood tests for COVID antibodies through blood donation
May 29, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The next time you see a Big Red Bus around, you may want to set an appointment and take a seat. OneBlood is currently testing all blood donations for COVID-19. Those who donate blo…
A message from the Clinic: A history of masks throughout the ages
May 22, 2020
BY DALY WALKER, MD – Masks have been worn in nearly all cultures as a means of hiding individuals’ identities. They have been worn as a form of disguise by thieves, by actors in performances, as part…
‘Safe, Smart, Step-by-Step’ plan phase one to be implemented May 4
May 4, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday afternoon, April 29, that Florida would take “small, deliberate and methodical steps towards a more hopeful future” by declaring a “Safe…
‘Safe, Smart, Step-by-Step’ plan phase one to be implemented May 4
May 3, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday afternoon, April 29, that Florida would take “small, deliberate and methodical steps towards a more hopeful future” by declaring a “Safe…
A message from the Clinic: Putting the pieces together
May 3, 2020
BY TOM ERVIN, MD – My family enjoys puzzles; hard puzzles. The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has given a new meaning to the term “jigsaw.” Two to three months ago, all of us were faced with a puzzle. C…
A message from the Clinic: Help us slow the spread of COVID-19
April 24, 2020
BY HILJA BILODEAU, CEO OF THE BGHC – The health and wellbeing of the Boca Grande Community is paramount to us at the Boca Grande Health Clinic. We are here to serve the community. Our goal is to prov…
‘To Go’ only: Florida Governor issues executive order closing all dining rooms in establishments on March 20
March 20, 2020
STAFF REPORT – Here is your to-go dining list for the island. An executive order by our governor has closed all dining rooms in restaurants.
Starting Monday, March 23, shopping will be limited to 10…
A message from the Clinic: ‘It is time to put community above self’
March 20, 2020
BY DALY WALKER, MD – The Coronavirus is now moving explosively through the world’s human population. The latest scientific reports warn that without action by the government and individuals to slow t…