May, 2017

Location Spotlight: Watson Clinic South

This year, our Watson Clinic South location celebrates its 30 th anniversary. Over the course of these past three decades, our South team has offered personalized and compassionate care to generations of patients, and they’ve earned the trust and loyalty of the entire community. Conveniently located at the epicenter of south Lakeland right off the Polk Parkway, Watson Clinic South has become the healthcare provider of choice for many area residents. The facility houses an impressive number...

Savor Some Sorghum

Sorghum. Say it out loud, and it sounds like a complaint about dental pain, but it's actually a healthy whole grain that fits nicely into a gluten-free diet, spurring new popularity for the grain in this country. What is it? Sorghum is an ancient cereal grain from Africa and India. For people living in those areas, it's food. In the U.S., sorghum has until recently been used mostly for livestock feed—except in the South, where it's made into a sweet syrup. What does it look like? Sorg...

Farmers Markets: Local Treasures

From farm to table. That's a popular phrase that makes anything it's referring to sound better. You just know that honey straight from a nearby farm is going to taste amazing. The same goes for any of the plentiful produce waiting for you at a farmers market. Freshness is what makes farmers markets attractive. Most of the food you'll find there has been picked at the peak of its freshness and flavor. If you like peaches from the grocery store, you're going to love peaches from the farmers' marke...

Don't Fall for These 3 Sleep Myths

Sleep: We all do it, but we don't always understand it. In fact, sleep can even seem a little mysterious. Maybe that's one reason why some myths persist when it comes to this vital part of our lives. Have you ever heard of these three? Myth: Snoring may be annoying, but it's not a health concern. Fact: While snoring is usually harmless, it does have a potentially serious side. It can warn of a condition called obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing temporarily stops several times a night. P...

3 Key Things to Know about Asthma

Breathing is a breeze for most people. But asthma can undermine this simple act. If you've recently been diagnosed with asthma, learning about the disease and its treatments can help you stay in control. Start here with these three key facts: 1. Asthma doesn't go away . Asthma is a chronic lung disease that develops in people of all ages. When you have asthma, you won't always have symptoms, but the airways in your lungs are always inflamed. They become tight and narrow if you breathe in what's ...

Free Skin Evaluations Offered in May

In Observance of Melanoma Awareness Month and arranged in coordination with the Watson Clinic Foundation, two locations will host special events in May featuring free skin examinations. Our Watson Clinic Dermatology at Sun City Center location will offer free exams on Friday, May 5 and Friday, May 12 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. These evaluations will be performed by Michelle Gordon, ARNP-C , an expert skin care specialist who works alongside board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ronald J. Patrick . Me...