Your April 2023 Healthy eNewsletter

April 2023 Health e-News • 863-680-7000 • www.WatsonClinic.com

March Of Dimes Fundraiser

You’re invited to take part in our March of Dimes Kick-Off Event taking place on Friday, April 21 from 10 am – 2 pm on the parking lot of Watson Clinic Main in Lakeland. Enjoy food, refreshments, face painting, and raffle drawings for a series of exciting prizes! All sales proceeds will be donated to the annual March of Dimes March for Babies.

To learn more about this event, please click here.

Nephrologist Receives Board-Certification

Congratulations to Watson Clinic Highlands Nephrologist Dr. Patrick Francois for recently achieving his board-certification in Nephrology from the American Board of Internal Medicine.

To learn more about Dr. Francois, please visit our website.

Watson Clinic

Announces April

PEER Award

Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding employee every month as part of their Program for Employee Excellence and Recognition (PEER) award.

To find out who won this month, please click here.

Kiss The Pig

Literacy

Campaign

READ Lakeland's annual Kiss the Pig campaign helps increase literacy awareness in our community. Watson Clinic's Chief Administrative Officer Jason Hirsbrunner will be one of several helping raise funds for this important cause and vying for the grand prize - to kiss a pig.

Visit our website for more information on this event.

New Providers

Doris A. Koduah, MD, FACP

Doris A. Koduah, MD, FACP is a Hospitalist at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center.

To learn more, visit our website.

Marty J. Pickard, APRN

Marty J. Pickard, APRN is a registered nurse practitioner for board-certified Urology specialist Mark Swierzewski, MD at Watson Clinic Main.

To learn more, visit our website.

Healthy News You Can Use

What To Do With

Old Medicines

Don't forget the medicine cabinet next time you clean your bathroom. Unless you are conscientious about disposing of expired and unused medicines, that cabinet probably needs a look. Getting rid of them ensures that they won't end up with people (or pets) who shouldn't have them.

Click here to read more.

Green And Good

For You

Could your mealtimes use a touch more green? For a variety of nutrients, eat a rainbow of produce colors -- including your leafy greens. They help supply nutrients your body needs like vitamins A and K and folate, but not too many calories.

To read more click here.

Colorectal Cancer Screening

If you're nearing or past 45 years of age, then it's time to check in with your Family Medicine or Internal Medicine provider about colorectal cancer screening. Following a routine screening schedule cannot only give you peace of mind, but it might save your life.

Check out your testing options here.

Monthly Specials

Enjoy Spring Savings On Fillers

Chalsey Lock hart, PA who works alongside Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Faeza Kazmier at the Watson Clinic Women's Center, proudly offers the following April special:

Buy one syringe of hyaluronic acid filler and receive a second syringe for $100 OFF!

To take advantage of this offer, visit our website.

Spring Into Glowing Skin

Throughout the month of April, the Medical Spa at Watson Clinic is pleased to offer the following discounts:

Purchase a Hydrafacial/Deluxe or Ultimate Series package and receive FREE ZO® Getting Skin Ready Kit (while supplies last.)
ZO® Products 20% off (excluding kits.)
1 hour massage with 15-minute back scrub $114 (savings of $10.)

To take advantage of this offer, visit our website.

Upcoming Events

Join us for a class designed to prepare couples for the miracle of childbirth, taught by a licensed registered nurse (RN). Cost is $50 per couple (includes workbook, coupons and educational information). Click here to learn more and register for the class.

Watson Clinic Chiropractic Medicine Provider, Jalen Banks, DC discusses the potential causes of low back pain, and the most effective and conservative treatments used to manage it, including decompression. Click here to learn more and register for this lecture.

This is a 3-hour class that is taught by a licensed registered nurse (RN) and is designed for expectant parents and will cover basic newborn care. Click here to learn more and register for this class.

This is a 3-hour class that is taught by a licensed registered nurse (RN) and certified breastfeeding educator. Cost is $25 per couple (includes samples, coupons and educational information). Click here to learn more and register for this class.

Come join us for a day of family-friendly fun featuring raffle drawings, face painting, delicious food and drinks and much more! All proceeds will go to support the March of Dimes. Click here to learn more.

Come join the Medical Spa at Watson Clinic and discover the benefits of our newest product line, SkinBetter Science®. Enjoy special pricing, prize raffles, and consultations with our licensed aestheticians, and an anti-aging specialist from SkinBetter Science®. Click here to learn more and to book an appointment.

March of Dimes believes in a world where every mom and baby are healthy regardless of wealth, race, gender or geography. Through research, programs and advocacy, their supporters enable them to be there for parents throughout their pregnancies and give babies a fighting chance. Click here to learn more and to register for the event.

Learn more about these events and many others online at

www.WatsonClinic.com/Events

About Us

As one of the largest medical clinics in the southeast, Watson Clinic LLP provides comprehensive medical services to residents of Lakeland and surrounding communities. First established in 1941, Watson Clinic has grown to include over 200 board-certified physicians representing 40 medical and surgical specialties. Watson Clinic is proud to deliver quality healthcare to every generation from our Main Clinic in Lakeland, 1600 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, as well as multiple convenient locations throughout Polk, Hillsborough and Pasco counties.

More information is available at www.WatsonClinic.com.

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