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WATSON CLINIC CHIROPRACTOR RECEIVES CERTIFICATION

Lakeland, FL – Watson Clinic Chiropractor Jalen Banks, DC, CCSP recently obtained a certification from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. This prestigious certification is bestowed upon medical professionals who complete a minimum of 100 hours of post-doctoral education in specialized sports medicine topics and pass a board examination. Banks provides comprehensive chiropractic services from the Watson Clinic […]

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WATSON CLINIC NEPHROLOGY DEPARTMENT OFFERS EDUCATION CLASSES FOR ELIGIBLE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS

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Lakeland, FL – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 7 American adults have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), a troubling condition that inhibits the kidneys from properly filtering blood. Left untreated, CKD can lead to heart attack, stroke, and further loss of kidney function. Watson Clinic’s Nephrology department specializes in the diagnosis

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Breakthrough Device Offers New Hope for Stroke Survivors Struggling with Rehabilitation

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AdventHealth and Orlando Neurosurgery are first in the Southeast to implant a groundbreaking nerve-stimulation system in patients recovering from ischemic stroke. ORLANDO, Fla., May 31, 2023 — When Chuck Schram had his first stroke in 2006, he had no idea his road to recovery would be so daunting. The long-term loss of mobility and strength on his

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Watson Clinic Foundation Introduces Bridge of Hope Grant Program for Breast Cancer Patients

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Lakeland, FL — The Watson Clinic Foundation has received a grant from the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation in the amount of $15,000 for the Bridge of Hope Program. This program aims to provide needs-based supportive services to economically impacted individuals undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Once an applicant has been accepted into the program, they may

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The Importance of Wearing Sunglasses

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by EDITH WEPPELMANN, OD Do you enjoy watersports, fishing, golfing, hiking outdoors, or going to the beach? Sunglasses are not only a fashion accessory. They keep you looking good by preventing wrinkles, and more importantly, they protect your eyes from the development of various diseases. Your shades work to protect your vision health and maximize

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Winter Haven Hospital 2023 Nurses Week Celebration

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Tackling Challenges in the Healthcare Sector

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At Central Florida Health News, we’re always trying to come up with newer, better ways to serve our ever-growing community. The rapid expansion of healthcare services in Central Florida is truly a blessing, but it presents its own challenges. Staffing is one of those. We often talk about the urgent need for more nurses in

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Men More Likely to Be Diagnosed With HIV

Medical Advice

In Polk County, rates of new HIV diagnoses among men have been on the rise. As of 2021, men are nearly four times as likely as women to be diagnosed with HIV. During Men’s Health Month, we can work toward reducing new HIV infections and promoting men’s overall well-being by reiterating fundamental knowledge about HIV.

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Skewer Power: Kebabs Bring a Taste of Something New to the Grill

Healthy Cook

by CAROL CORLEY We think of grilling as quintessentially American. Fire up the coals in the grill, place the meat on the cooking grates, and welcome friends and neighbors who are bringing side dishes to share. Dad is the cook, of course. Grilling dates to the Paleolithic era, according to food52.com. That takes it back

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Foot Care Is Key to Preventing Diabetes-Related Amputations

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More than 25% of American seniors have diabetes and 10% to 15% of people with diabetes have leg and or foot ulcers. Simple things like managing your diabetes and performing daily foot care can help prevent ulcers, which can be difficult to treat and may eventually require amputation. More than 80% of amputations begin with

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