Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding team member every month as part of their Program for Employee Excellence and Recognition (PEER) award. The PEER Award is given to a team member who best exemplifies the patient-focused customer service standards that Watson Clinic strives to excel at every day. The following team member was recognized for this […]
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Once again, BayCare’s Ambulatory division garnered extensive awards, including one location, BayCare Outpatient Imaging (Hampton Lakes/Westchase), earning the “Pinnacle of Excellence – Patient Experience” award. Two BayCare hospitals were recognized and the physicians at one of them, Mease Dunedin Hospital, were recognized for the “Guardian of Excellence – Physician Experience” award. These national awards are
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LAKELAND, Fla.- Watson Clinic Nephrologist Steven G. Achinger, MD, in collaboration with co-authors Dr. Ambuj Kumar and Dr. Athanasios Tsalatsanis at the University of South Florida and Dr. Juan Carlos Ayus at the University of California, has conducted a study regarding the threat of hyponatremia (a low blood sodium level) for patients who take thiazide diuretics.
DAVENPORT, Fla. — AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Davenport is thrilled to celebrate the arrival of its first baby born at the hospital in 2025. Baby Nova made her debut just minutes after the New Year started at 12:09 a.m. She measured in at 20 inches long and weighed in at seven pounds, five ounces.
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LAKELAND, Fla. — The Medical Spa at Watson Clinic is pleased to announce an upcoming facial rejuvenation event led by D.J. Nelson, APRN, a registered nurse practitioner who works under the supervision of board-certified ENT/Facial Plastic Surgery specialist Pranay Patel, MD. The event takes place on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 9 am – 7 pm, and features one-day-only
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LAKELAND, Fla.— Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the latest addition to their team of anesthesiologists. Sasha B. Grek, MD is an anesthesiologist who serves patients from both Lakeland Regional Health at 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland, and the Watson Clinic Surgery Center at 1315 N. Florida Ave. in Lakeland.Dr. Grek received his medical degree
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‘Tis the season for cozy nights by the fire, steaming cups of cocoa, and festive cheer. But winter’s chill isn’t always as kind to your skin. As the air turns crisp, it also becomes uncomfortably dry, often leaving skin dull, flaky and thirsty for moisture. If you’re managing conditions like eczema, rosacea or psoriasis, the
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LAKELAND, Fla. — Dany K. Barrak, MD, a Watson Clinic General Surgery and Surgical Oncology specialist, is the first surgeon in the area to perform two recent groundbreaking procedures. The first procedure, performed earlier this summer, involved the removal of a cancerous rectal tumor utilizing advanced robotic technology. “Sometimes it’s very difficult getting to those areas that
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AdventHealth recently held events called “HOPE – Blue Christmas” at several of its Central Florida hospitals. The events were designed to honor loved ones who have recently passed away. “The holiday season can be particularly challenging without them, and we want to create a safe space for our team members and their immediate families to grieve,”
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When Dr. Ryan Day was a kid, he walked on the field at Lake Mary High School and played the marimba in the marching band. Even then, he had a dream: One day, he would come back to help the community he loved so much. Growing up, Day saw how hard his mother worked in
