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Help Us Celebrate National Doctors Day!

Doctors are there in times of great distress to alleviate illness, promote healing, and offer guidance and comfort to patients and their caregivers. Taking place on Saturday, March 30, National Doctors Day presents an ideal opportunity to recognize those physicians who have made a positive impact in our lives. Watson Clinic’s team of over 220 board-certified physicians work every day from exam rooms and operating rooms to ensure a healthier community one patient at a time. They carry on ou...

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3/28/2024 10:08:00 AM Comments(0)

Clinic Supports FSC Nursing Program

As a result of our donation to Florida Southern College’s Nursing Program, Watson Clinic was honored with three "simulators" and beds that are to be used for student training. Wearing specially embroidered gowns, each simulator was named after an influential nurse of our choosing from medical history. A sign hangs on the classroom wall spotlighting photos and biographies of each nurse who "paved the way for generations of nurses to come." There’s Clara Barton, who was known as the An...

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3/27/2024 1:29:00 PM Comments(0)

Saturday Appointments Available with Optometry & ENT

Sometimes, you don’t have time during your busy week to schedule the care you need. That’s why two departments are pleased to offer Saturday appointment availability starting in April for new and established Watson Clinic patients. Watson Clinic Main Optometry specialist Michelle Espanto, OD, FAAO is offering appointment openings on two upcoming Saturdays – April 12 and May 11 - from 8 am to 11:30 am. Saturday Optometry appointments may be scheduled by calling 863-680-7486. Mea...

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3/27/2024 1:04:00 PM Comments(0)

The importance of physical therapy

Physical therapy PT can help increase mobility, enhance strength and relieve pain after surgery, injury or common illness. It can also help prevent certain problems in the future by addressing potential health issues. After surgical procedures such as total knee replacement or rotator cuff repair, a PT could work with you to restore your previous function and improve your post-operative quality of life to an even higher level than before. Some of the other common issues a PT can help with includ...

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3/22/2024 5:59:00 PM Comments(0)

Colorectal cancer: Why you should get screened

Colorectal cancer is the second most deadly form of cancer in the United States. Adults ages 65 to 74 are more likely than younger people to get it. But recent data shows that colorectal cancer has increased among people ages 20 to 49. Routine colorectal cancer screening is important. Screening can help your provider find cancer early, when it's easier to treat. In fact, screening might help them find and remove suspicious growths before cancer can form. How colorectal cancer begins Colorectal c...

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3/22/2024 5:54:00 PM Comments(0)