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New Arts in Medicine Gallery Features Renowned Artist

When most people walk into a cancer center, they expect to see waiting rooms, exam rooms, and medical equipment. What they don't expect is to find themselves surrounded by original works of art that invite them to pause, reflect, and simply breathe. At the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center , healing extends beyond medicine. Through the Watson Clinic Foundation's Arts in Medicine program, the center has become home to a rotating gallery of local artists whose work offers comfort, beauty,...

Watson Clinic Updates - July 2026

Here are some exciting moves and changes that taken place throughout Watson Clinic in recent weeks. Please keep these in mind when scheduling your next appointment. In an effort to increase the efficiency of care for our patients, our Bartow Building A location no longer offers radiology services . Patients who have typically visited this location for DEXA Scan and X-ray can now receive these services at our nearby Highlands , Parkway Medical Center , South or Main facilities. Board-certified Po...

Blood pressure monitors: Avoid these common mistakes

Want to take a more active role in your own health? Monitoring your blood pressure at home is a good start. After all, nearly 50% of all American adults who have high blood pressure, or hypertension, don’t even know it. But beware of seemingly minor missteps that can make your blood pressure reading inaccurate. Here are five of the most common monitoring mistakes and how to avoid them: 1. An inaccurate device. There are a lot of options available for home blood pressure monitoring kits. Bu...

Watch out for these common foot problems

You only get one pair of feet, so it's essential to treat them well. Regular preventive care can help keep your feet healthy throughout your life. Here's a rundown of several common foot conditions that might send you to a foot specialist, known as a podiatrist. Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis . These are the most common causes of heel pain. Achilles tendonitis results in acute and chronic pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon, while plantar fasciitis is triggered by strain or inju...

Make sun safety a priority for your skin

While you're soaking up some fun this summer, don't forget to protect the skin you're in and your overall health. Unlike visible light, ultraviolet UV sunrays pack enough energy to damage the DNA in your skin cells. This can lead to skin cancer, including basal and squamous cell skin cancers the most common kinds and melanoma the most deadly kind . UV skin damage can also cause you to have more wrinkles or other signs of aging, such as dark spots and leathery skin. Save your skin You can help re...