September, 2026

Watson Clinic Foundation Spotlight - September 2026

Recent Events Bring Hope & Insight On September 1, the Watson Clinic Foundation partnered with the Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida on Redefining Survivorship , a breast cancer survivorship workshop featuring informative presentations from Watson Clinic Oncologist-Hematologist Dr. Leonard Gitter and registered dietitian Massiel Gilpin . Held on September 10, the Foundation presented The Infrastructure of Well-Being: How Arts, Culture, and Community Spaces Shape Health, Connection,...

Physician & Provider Updates

Several Watson Clinic specialists have made recent moves for the convenience of their patients. Breast Surgery specialist Dr. Josephine Shinn now accepts appointments from both Watson Clinic Parkway Medical Center and Watson Clinic Main . Appointments may be scheduled for either location by calling 863-680-7486 or visiting WatsonClinic.com/Shinn . Cardiology specialist Dr. Geroge Ghareeb has moved his practice from Watson Clinic Main and now offers appointment availability exclusively from the 2...

Fall respiratory season: Pointers for prevention

Your immune system is your body's defense against infections, including flu, RSV respiratory syncytial virus and COVID-19, which tend to circulate more in fall and winter. These respiratory illnesses can test your immune system. You can support your defenses and lower your risk of illness by: Getting immunized . Immunizations teach your immune system to recognize and fight germs. You need a flu shot every year. Ask your provider about RSV or COVID-19 vaccines. Washing your hands often . Scrub fo...

Improve your sleep during menopause

Menopause is a normal part of life, but the transition can cause troublesome symptoms. One of the most common is trouble sleeping. The reasons for this include: • Declining levels of the hormone progesterone. • Lower levels of estrogen that lead to hot flashes. • More frequent bladder and urinary issues that can occur in the middle of the night. Restful sleep is essential for good health. It helps reduce the risk of injuries and chronic health conditions, such as type 2 diabete...

How's your CKM health?

Your heart, kidneys and metabolic health are more connected than you might realize. These organs and systems work together to keep you healthy. • Your heart and vascular system circulate blood. • Your kidneys filter waste. • Your metabolic system creates and uses energy from food. If a problem develops in one of these systems, it can strain the others and lead to CKM cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome. What is CKM syndrome? CKM syndrome itself isn't a disease. It's a clus...