Scenes from the Clinic - August 2026

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Embracing the Rhythm of Healing

Last month, families gathered at the Lakeland Public Library for the Giving Tree Drum Circle, a fun and inspiring event that encouraged participants to drum, dance, and make some noise! Presented by Giving Tree Music, the Watson Clinic Foundation, and the Lakeland Public Library, the event drew well over 100 children and adults who learned how making music impacts health while playing instruments together in an energetic, interactive drum circle.

This event was part of the Polk Arts & Health Collaborative initiative and was made possible through generous grants from the Polk Arts and Cultural Alliance and the Mayor's Council on the Arts. Click here for more information on the Watson Clinic Foundation.

Lending Support On the Field

Watson Clinic Physical Therapy Service Line Coordinator Jack Ryals, PT, OCS and Sports Medicine/Nonsurgical Orthopaedic specialist Dr. Axel Santiago were pleased to provide medical care from the sidelines of a recent George Jenkins High School preseason football game. For more images of our Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine team working the sidelines at local games, visit our Facebook photo album.

Marking a Milestone

Watson Clinic board-certified Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. Ray Cutro and his team performed the first complex cardiac ablation procedure at Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital! This highly advanced procedure is designed to map, identify and correct complex heart rhythm disorders.

8/19/2026