October, 2026

Watson Clinic Wins Big at Annual Awards Ceremony

Watson Clinic collected multiple awards during the 2026 Best of Central Florida Community's Choice Awards ceremony held at the RP Funding Center on Thursday, September 24. This popular annual ceremony recognizes the top businesses and services across our community as voted on by The Ledger's readership. Watson Clinic won the top prize in a number of categories, including: * Best Allergy Clinic * Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Center * Best Dermatology Clinic * Best Foot Care Clinic * Best P ediat...

Scenes from the Clinic - October 2026

Annual Breast Cancer Event Inspires and Informs Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital and the Watson Clinic Foundation were proud sponsors of the Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida's BCFCF 9th Annual Pink Ribbon Gala, which was held at Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland on Friday, October 3. This inspirational fundraising event was designed around the festive theme of 007 - License to Heal. Watson Clinic Women's Center Breast Surgeon and Medical Director of Breast Health...

Is it pneumonia?

A cough that won't quit. Chills that come out of nowhere. With symptoms like these, it's tempting to assume you've just got the common cold. But sometimes, it's something more serious—like pneumonia. Pneumonia is also a common infection, but it can turn dangerous fast. What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is a lung infection that can make it harder to breathe. How mild or severe it gets depends on your age, your health and the cause of the infection—bacteria, virus or fungi. Worldwide, pneum...

What to know about OTC medicines for allergies

If you have seasonal allergies, you'll be relieved to know that you can feel better with the right care. Along with avoiding allergy triggers, your doctor may suggest taking over-the-counter OTC allergy medicines to help manage symptoms such as sneezing; sniffling; and itchy, watery eyes. Be sure to always read the labels of OTC medicines before taking them, and let your doctor know if you have questions or concerns. Common OTC options include: Corticosteroid nasal sprays. They reduce nasal infl...

Healthy food staples that won't break the bank

A well-stocked kitchen and pantry can make eating healthy easier. And it can help you answer the dreaded question, "What's for dinner?" It can even make for less stressful evenings. Sounds good, right? It may also sound expensive, especially in this economy. Fortunately, you can fill your fridge, freezer and pantry with staples you can use to build healthy meals without breaking the bank more on that later . But first, here are some of the staple foods you may want to keep handy: Grains. Whole g...