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Say goodbye to spring allergies

You may love to see pretty flowers bloom in spring, but they can be a problem when you have allergies. Sometimes called hay fever, seasonal allergies are typically triggered by pollen. That pollen tends to come from trees and flowers, in the case of spring allergies. Grass and weed pollens can be culprits in summer and fall. When you are allergic to pollen, your immune system overreacts, triggering allergy symptoms. So how can you tell if you might have spring allergies? This time of year, you m...

Freshen up your eating habits this spring

Spring is a time of renewal. Keep that in mind if you're looking to give your eating habits a boost while creating new flavors in your kitchen. Why not try a fresh approach to eating this spring? Eating a variety of healthy foods, including plenty of produce, can help you feel your best and may lower your chances of developing some chronic diseases and certain types of cancer. And since fruits and veggies are usually low in calories and high in fiber, which fills you up, eating more of them may ...

Schedule Your Lab Appointments Easily Through MyChart

Patients can now schedule laboratory appointments directly through their MyChart Patient Portal account once they receive a notification that a scheduling ticket has been issued by their care team. How it works: 1. Lab Orders and Scheduling Ticket After your care team submits a lab order, a scheduling ticket will automatically be created in the system. You’ll receive a notification through your MyChart account when the ticket is available. 2. Scheduling Your Appointment Once you have the t...

Avoid Waiting On Hold with MyChart

Due to high call volumes, we encourage you to utilize your MyChart Patient Portal account for prescription refills, questions for your care team or to cancel an appointment. This will ensure shorter call wait and response times for all of our patients and team members. If you don't have a free MyChart account of your own yet, you can register in minutes at WatsonClinic.com/MyChart . Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Is it strep throat?

If you have a sore throat, you may decide to see your health care provider to determine whether you have strep throat, a condition that can be very uncomfortable. Strep throat is caused by the bacteria group A streptococcus. It's a generally mild disease that infects the throat and tonsils. When an infected person talks, coughs or sneezes, they spread strep-containing droplets into the air. You may breathe them in or touch your mouth or nose after touching an infected surface or object. If you'r...