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Pediatrics and Optometry Offer Expanded Appointment Availability

Good news! Our North Pediatrics team is now offering same-day appointments for check-ups, vaccinations, sports physicals, sick visits, and more! Be sure to schedule your appointment today with Dr. Jason Cornett , Dr. Jolie Szocki , Dr. Kendra Velez or Ariel Vulgamore, APRN by calling 863-680-7337 or directly through the MyChart Patient Portal . Need an eye exam, glasses or contact prescription, or other eye treatments? New and existing Optometry patients can enjoy more flexibility and convenienc...

The Benefits of Quitting Smoking

Quitting smoking 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. • 20 minutes. Less than half an hour after you put out your last cigarette, your heart rate and blood pressure begin to drop. • A few days. It takes under a week for the carbon monoxide levels in your blood to normalize. • 2 to 12 weeks. I...

Carpal tunnel syndrome: It's all in the wrist

Your wrist is a small part of your body, but it can be a big pain if you have carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel is a condition that leads to pain, numbness and tingling in the hand and forearm, and can even result in weakness in the hand. What is carpal tunnel syndrome? The carpal tunnel is a passage for nerves and tendons that runs through the wrist. When it narrows, it puts pressure on the median nerve. One of the main nerves in your hand, the median nerve starts in the neck and travels th...

Car seat safety: Protect your child

If you plan to drive a young child anywhere, you'll need to put them in a car seat. Here's a look at your options. What are the different types of car seats? As your child grows, they will need new car seats that can hold them safely. Rear-facing seat. All infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the seat's size limits. Convertible seat. These seats convert from rear-facing to forward-facing. This type of seat may last longer than a rear-facing seat. Combinatio...

Women's Healthcare Services

Watson Clinic offers a comprehensive array of women’s healthcare services with an expanded roster of providers, services and convenient appointment availability. Recently, the OB-GYN department welcomed two new physicians at our Watson Clinic Highlands location – Dr. Faria Ahmed and Dr. Henna Ahsan . Both currently offer open appointment availability for all women’s OB-GYN concerns. Call 863-680-7243 for more information and to schedule an appointment. The department has also r...