October, 2024
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...
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10/30/2024 10:34:00 AM
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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...
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10/30/2024 10:30:00 AM
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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...
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10/30/2024 10:28:00 AM
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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...
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10/30/2024 10:20:00 AM
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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...
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10/25/2024 10:49:00 AM
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You probably already know that mammograms are important because they can detect cancer before even the tiniest lump can be felt. You're at average risk of the disease if you have no personal history of breast cancer, no strong family history of the disease and no genetic mutation that increases your risk. If you're at increased risk for breast cancer, you should ask your healthcare provider for personalized screening recommendations. Watson Clinic recommends mammograms every year for all women a...
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10/21/2024 9:12:00 AM
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Road construction is set to begin soon on Lakeland Hills Blvd. between Parkview Place and Griffin Road. While the entrances and exits of all Watson Clinic locations in this area will remain open and accessible as usual, we do expect an increase in traffic as Lakeland Hills Blvd. will be restricted to one lane going in each direction. This construction project is expected to take approximately two years to complete, so patients attending appointments in this area may want to consider an alternate...
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10/18/2024 10:23:00 AM
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Watson Clinic is proud to call Bartow home. That's why we operate two outstanding facilities in Bartow that serve the diverse healthcare needs of all ages. With easy appointment availability, state-of-the-art technologies and a compassionate and a personable staff of board-certified physicians and other medical providers, these facilities have long been the medical establishments of choice for patients and families in Bartow, as well as the easternmost portions of Polk County. Located in Suite 1...
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10/11/2024 4:08:00 PM
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What would you do if someone collapsed in front of you and appeared to stop breathing? It's an uncomfortable situation to consider. But thinking ahead and learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR might help you save a person's life. You can learn hands-only CPR also known as compression-only CPR quickly. You don't need formal training or certification to do it correctly. Here are the American Red Cross guidelines for administering hands-only CPR to a teen or adult: - Tell someone to call 911 a...
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10/1/2024 10:35:00 AM
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If you know someone with Alzheimer's , you understand how difficult it is for everyone involved. Alzheimer's doesn't just affect the person with the disease; it touches everyone close to them. Knowing the facts can help you cope. Alzheimer's is a form of dementia, which interferes with your ability to remember things, perform daily tasks and take care of yourself. Eventually, you become completely dependent on others. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia—in fact, 60% to 80% of ...
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10/1/2024 10:34:00 AM
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Do you or does a loved one have asthma? Learn how to take control to limit attacks and ease them when they happen. When you have an asthma attack, the walls of your lungs' airways swell, making less room for air. Mucus also reduces airflow. Your body gets less oxygen during an asthma attack. Symptoms can include: • Coughing. • Tightness in the chest. • Wheezing. • Being unable to do regular activities because you're short of breath. • Feeling tired. The causes of as...
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10/1/2024 10:32:00 AM
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