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Scenes from the Clinic - August 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 p...

Road Construction Update - Lakeland Hills Blvd.

With the new water, sewer, and drainage systems installed and the new northbound lanes prepared around Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland, crews have now begun connecting the new utilities and removing the old water and sewer lines on the west side of the roadway. To safely complete this work, traffic is being shifted onto the new lanes on the east side of the roadway – first from north of E. Bella Vista Street to Griffin Road and next from Parkview Place to E. Bella Vista Street. Both north...

Dupuytren's contracture: Get to know this common hand condition

If you've never heard of Dupuytren's contracture, you're not alone. But this hand condition is more common than you may think. In fact, around 10 million Americans have it. If you're one of them, you know that Dupuytren's contracture affects the way you bend your fingers and makes it harder to fully open your hand. Dupuytren's happens when fibrous tissues in the hand become too thick. The thickening tissue forms hard cords or lumps that tighten over time, pulling the fingers toward the palm. And...

All about hernias

If you've had a hernia, you probably know a bit about what to expect. It's a common condition that affects people of all ages. But if you've never had a hernia—or don't know someone who has—you may wonder about your risk and what to watch for. Here's a quick look at the facts. A hernia is a tear in your abdominal muscle or tissue that allows part of your insides to bulge out. The bulging area may be caused by your intestines poking through the tear or by an internal organ. You might ...

Managing job stress: Find your work-life balance

If you have a job, you probably have stress, and that's not always bad. In moderation, stress can help you focus and get work done. But if your job is very stressful for a long time, especially when that stress seeps into other areas of your life, it could hurt your health and well-being. Over time, stress can cause a lot of problems. Body aches, headaches, stomachaches, trouble concentrating and sleepless nights are just a few of the ways work stress can show up outside the office. Stress can a...