January, 2022

Breastfeeding Care from Our Certified Lactation Consultant

Breastfeeding can promote healthy growth and development, life-long protection against serious disease, and special bonding opportunities between mother and child. The process can also present its fair share of challenges, including: Breast Engorgement Poor Breastfeeding Latch Tongue Tie Difficulties with milk supply Nipple pain Nipple confusion Clogged Milk Duct Mastitis Breast Infection Inadequate infant weight gain Infant fussiness at the breast Inverted nipples Premature births Nursing after...

Long-Time Staffers Celebrate Retirement

The New Year represented a new beginning for several cherished members of our Watson Clinic family. Three of our own recently embarked on the next exciting chapter of their lives known as retirement. Each retiree was honored with special celebrations attended by friends, family and colleagues. Dr. Jorge Gonzalez wore many hats over the course of his 36 years with us. He started his cardiology practice in January of 1985, and served as our Medical Director for a number of years. His breadth of se...

Diabetes and Gum Disease

What does one have to do with the other? A lot more than you might think. Without proper management, diabetes can thicken blood vessels. Necessary nutrients don’t flow through the body as they should, and the removal of harmful wastes from body tissues is hampered. This dynamic compromises the health of your mouth. Gums and bones become weaker, and more susceptible to infection. Higher blood sugar levels in the mouth can cause bacteria to grow, leading to gum disease. When the gums and bon...

Diabetes and Foot Complications

One of the most severe consequences of poor diabetes management is the potential for lower extremity amputation. If you’re a diabetic, the risks of this and other foot-related complications can be avoided if you include a highly-trained podiatrist in your care team. The statistics reflect this: According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, seeking counsel and treatment from a podiatrist can reduce the risk of lower limb amputation by 85%, and the risk of hospitalization by 24%. ...

Is Your Child a Picky Eater?

Is your child a picky eater? It’s probably a phase that will pass soon, but these tips will help you convince your child to eat healthy foods until then: 1. Set the example. Want your child to try a food they’re initially put off by? Show them how much you enjoy the taste of the food yourself. 2. Let your child participate in the kitchen. When your child feels more involved in the preparation of the food, they’re more likely to enjoy the rewards. 3. Give your child time. It mig...

Three Physicians Receive New Board-Certifications

Watson Clinic congratulates three physicians who have recently earned new board-certifications. Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Obafunto Abimbola recently received her board-certification in Orthopaedic Surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Abimbola’s areas of expertise include total hip and knee replacements, partial knee replacements, and the treatment of arthritis and joint pain using non-operative and minimally invasive techniques. Appointments with Dr. Abim...

Should You Choose an Urgent Care or the ER?

When you’re faced by one of life’s emergencies – a sudden illness, a sports injury or another health-related issue - it’s important to understand your options. Whether the emergency is experienced by an adult or a child, the questions are the same. Is it severe enough to warrant a visit to the emergency room? Or would you or your child be better served by a trip to an urgent care facility? Should you wait for a regular appointment with your primary care doctor or your chi...