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

Urgent Care Nurse Goes Above and Beyond


An elderly gentleman had been hit by a car a month earlier. When he pulled up to Urgent Care Main in an Uber, he was in desperate need of medical attention. Luckily, licensed practical nurse Dawn Lash-Bazemore was there to lend a hand.


Click here to read more.

Follow Us On

Social Media


Watson Clinic maintains a vibrant social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other platforms. Follow the latest Clinic news and keep up to date on events.


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Watson Clinic Announces August 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.

Prepare For A

New School Year


Back to school means buying supplies, organizing schedules, and meeting new teachers. But you shouldn't overlook the most important step to ensuring the

most productive school

year possible.


Visit our website to

learn this step.

New Providers

Hassan Hasanein, MD

Hassan Hasanein, MD is a board-certified Oncology-Hematology specialist at the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center.


To learn more, visit our website.

Anisleidys Munoz, MD

Anisleidys Munoz, MD is a board-certified Hospitalist at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center.


To learn more, visit our website.

Alexandra Z. Hopkins, AuD, CCC-A

Alexandra Z. Hopkins, AuD, CCC-A is an Audiologist in the Watson Clinic Hearing Center located at both Watson Clinic Bella Vista Building and Highlands locations.


To learn more, visit our website.

Amanda Anderson, MSN, APRN

Amanda Anderson, MSN, APRN is a registered nurse practitioner for board-certified Oncologist-Hematologist specialist Shalini Mulaparthi, MD at the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center.


To learn more, visit our website.

Traci Vicari, MS, APRN

Traci Vicari, MS, MPH, APRN is a registered nurse practitioner for board-certified Internal Medicine specialists Leslie Coello Echeverry, MD and Cindy Kelly, DO at Watson Clinic Plant City.


To learn more, visit our website.

Healthy News You Can Use

Make Water Your First Choice


When it comes to beverage options, your first choice should be water. Water is a great alternative to sweetened drinks. Sugar-sweetened beverages tend to pack a lot of calories with few or no nutrients.


For a few tips on how to drink more water, click here.

Protect Yourself

From Ticks


When you're heading outside, take a moment to prepare for ticks. Ticks will hitch rides on animals and humans. A tick bite can lead to illness, including Lyme disease.


For more information, please check out our blog.

Health Problems After Menopause


Life after menopause differs from the years before it in some ways. Some health risks can rise for women, partly due to lower levels of estrogen hormones that exist after menopause.


To see which specific health risks to look out for, visit our website.


Monthly Specials

Back To School With Confidence

Watson Clinic board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Pranay Patel and his team are pleased to offer the following special in August:


  • Purchase a site of BOTOX® and receive $75 OFF one syringe of Juvederm® filler!


To take advantage of this offer, visit our website.

Enjoy Brilliant Savings On Facial Rejuvenation In August

Chalsey Lockhart, PA, a physician assistant who works alongside Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Faeza Kazmier at the Watson Clinic Women's Center, is pleased to present a special offer through the month of August:



  • Buy one Clear + Brilliant® Touch laser package and receive an add-on neck treatment for FREE!


To take advantage of this offer, visit our website.

Meet Katie Smallwood

Katie Smallwood, a licensed aesthetician at the Medical Spa at Watson Clinic, is pleased to offer the following specials to new clients who book an appointment during the month of August:



  • Book a facial and receive a FREE ZO® Travel product.
  • Schedule a wax appointment and receive 10% OFF.


To take advantage of this offer, visit our website.

Enjoy Summertime Savings In August

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


  • Purchase a series of four Microneedling with RF (radiofrequency), for the face OR face and neck and receive $100 OFF. Also receive a FREE ZO® Travel Firming Serum or Travel Brightalive. (while supplies last).
  • Purchase a ZO® Kit and receive a FREE ZO® Sunscreen (while supplies last).
  • Purchase a Deep Tissue or Swedish massage package, series of six, for 10% OFF (series cannot be shared with others from same purchase).


To take advantage of this offer, visit our website.

Upcoming Events

Pregnancy & Childbirth Education

August Tuesday Evenings

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.

Caring For Your Newborn Class

August 12, 2023

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.

Breastfeeding

Basics Class

August 12, 2023

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.

Pregnancy & Childbirth Education Saturday Class

August 19, 2023

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 this class.

Labor Day

Clinic Hours

September 4, 2023

Watson Clinic will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday. However, walk-in care will be available. Click here to view the hours they will be open.

Learn more about these events and many others online at
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.
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