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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 […]

In the heart of Lakeland stands a beacon of hope and transformation for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. Known as Gospel Village, it was developed in 2011 by Gospel, Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to addressing the root causes of homelessness through a holistic approach that integrates a vibrant residential property, health services and community support, including

LAKELAND, Fla. —The Watson Clinic Foundation’s Arts in Medicine program has announced the dates for their next series of Breast Cancer Survivorship Workshop sessions. The series is open to patients who have completed their breast cancer treatment journey and are facing the difficult and uncertain transition into survivorship. “The creative arts provide an ideal forum where

Lakeland, Fla. — Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome a new addition to their team of expert primary care medical providers. Lindsay Jenkins, APRN is a registered nurse practitioner who works alongside Family Medicine physician Jeremy M. Katzmann, MD, FAAFP from Watson Clinic Highlands at 2300 E. County Road 540A in south Lakeland. Ms. Jenkins received her Bachelor of

The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization that promotes patient safety, announced its Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grades today, and nine of BayCare’s acute-care hospitals received an “A,” the group’s highest rating.  The Leapfrog Group collects and analyzes data about infections, accidents, injuries, and errors at nearly 3,000 general hospitals. In the spring and fall,

DAVENPORT, Fla.— AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Davenport has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke SilverPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.   Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death

SEBRING, Fla. — More than 20 retired MLB and NFL players hit the golf course with community leaders and business partners to raise money for the AdventHealth Sebring Foundation at the Sun N Lake Golf Club on Friday. The money raised during the Fourth Annual AdventHealth Sebring Foundation ‘Thomas “Flash” Gordon’ Celebrity Golf Tournament will

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

Bond Clinic, P.A. has announced its brand new partnership with the Nursing Program at Webber International University! They will welcome a new group of nursing students from the university to learn and grow their skills in our facilities & to connect with our patients in a professional environment. The clinic says it looks forward to

provided by WATSON CLINIC LAKELAND, FLA.  — Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the newest additions to their team of expert registered nurse practitioners. Sophia Joseph, APRN, FNP works alongside board-certified Internal Medicine specialist Lilliam S. Chiques, MD from Watson Clinic Main at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree