May, 2024

Clinic Providers Add Second Location

As an added convenience to our patients, two Watson Clinic providers now offer expanded appointment availability at second locations. Appointments with Chiropractor Jalen Banks, DC may now be scheduled at our Center for Rehabilitative Medicine at 1430 Lakeland Hills Blvd., as well as our Center for Specialized Rehabilitation at 2190 E. County Road 540A. Call 863-680-7718 to schedule an appointment for either location. Paul J. Champino, APRN , a registered nurse practitioner who works alongside b...

Same Day Pediatric & Rheumatology Appointments

Does your child need same day access to a pediatrician? Board-certified Pediatric specialist Dr. Jolie Szocki currently offers open availability for new and established pediatric patients, including those who need sports physicals, sick care, vaccinations and much more. Appointments with Dr. Szocki may be scheduled at our North Pediatrics location by calling 863-680-7337. Meanwhile, same day appointments are also available through our Rheumatology department. Our four department specialists R...

Kidney stones: Know the signs

Have you ever had a kidney stone? If your answer is yes, then you know the pain that sends more than half a million people to emergency rooms every year. And you are far from alone—1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone at some point in their lives. Here's what you need to know about kidney stones, the symptoms you should look out for, and what you can do to prevent them. Kidney stones are hard, tiny objects that develop in the kidneys. Your urine contains a variety of waste chemicals, whi...

Quit smoking to enjoy big benefits

I f you smoke, quitting is an excellent gift to give your future self. The sooner you stop, the more you can cut your risk for diseases and other problems. In fact, quitting smoking is so powerful it might add as many as 10 years to your life. You won't have to wait long to start enjoying the rewards. From the minute you quit, you'll save money. Food will taste better, and your breath, hair and clothes will smell fresher. You may even be able to enjoy activities that left you out of breath when ...

Stay cool and safe this summer

Summertime can be fun for the whole family, but you should stay aware of potential health dangers. Try these tips to keep you and your family safe in the summer sun: Don’t forget the sunscreen. Unprotected exposure to the sun not only causes painful sunburn. It also increases your risk for skin cancer and skin damage. Protect yourself by selecting a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor SPF of 30 or more, which guards against the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. Apply 30 min...

Weekend Healthcare Services Now Available

Sometimes it can be difficult to accommodate your healthcare appointments during a busy work week. That’s why a number of Watson Clinic specialists offer appointment availability on Saturdays. Watson Clinic Main Optometry specialists Michelle Espanto, OD, FAAO and Elizabeth George, DO see patients on select Saturdays. Saturday Optometry appointments may be scheduled by calling 863-680-7486. Caitlyn Beacham, APRN , a registered nurse practitioner who works alongside ENT / Facial Pl astic Su...