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Food Donations for Children in Need

Watson Clinic is partnering with KidsPACK and Helping Hand Nursing Services on a food donation drive aimed at feeding local children. KidsPACK donation boxes will be placed at the following locations between Friday, August 9 – Monday, August 19. Watson Clinic patients are encouraged to donate 15 oz. pull top cans of Chef Boyardee pasta of any kind . Watson Clinic Main 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Lakeland, FL 33805 Watson Clinic Highlands 2300 E. County Road 540A Lakeland, FL 33813 Watson Cli...

The health value of social connections

Being socially connected means having friends, family, co-workers and acquaintances who provide a sense of belonging and make you feel cared for, valued and supported. It's a vital component of your well-being. Social isolation and loneliness increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, depression and dementia. People with meaningful social connections tend to have better physical and mental health, healthier habits and a better quality of life. Yet, despite the prevalence of social media, 1 in 3...

Tips for providing home health care

According to several national research polls, most adults age 45 and up say they want to live independently at home for as long as possible. This is called aging in place. If you want to help someone age in place, you'll need to plan for it. The best time to begin planning is now, before they need much care. Keep these ideas in mind as you plan ahead. Make a plan. Think about what kind of help the person might need as they become less independent. Revisit and update the plan regularly. It can in...

Heart attack warning signs

Crushing chest pain. Arm, back or jaw pain. Light-headedness. Is it a heart attack or something else? Call 911 right away if you or someone near you has these symptoms: • Chest discomfort, such as uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes. Note: It may go away and come back again. • Discomfort in other upper body areas. This includes places like one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach. • Shortness...

What to know about GERD

Y ou may be familiar with terms like heartburn or acid reflux. They can be unpleasant to experience, but they are often misunderstood. Contrary to popular belief, they aren't medical conditions—but they can be symptoms of one. Both are often symptoms of a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. GERD is a chronic disease, meaning that it can last a long time and become worse if it isn't treated correctly. It develops when food, acid and bile in your stomach move up into y...