Dr. Gibbs treats patients from
Watson Clinic's Main location. To schedule an appointment, please call
863-680-7214 and to learn more
visit our website.
Starting
February 16, our online bill payment system is being upgraded. The new
IpayX system offers a more convenient online bill pay experience for our patients.
Those who are already enrolled in the old bill pay system will automatically be transferred to the upgraded version. Their usernames and passwords will remain the same.
This new system is extremely user friendly, but it does have a different look and feel from our previous version. Patients who have questions regarding this new system can call
863-680-7206 or
visit our website for more details.
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New Electronic Health Records System Implements Soon
Watson Clinic will soon introduce a new
patient portal for electronic health records called
MyChart at Watson Clinic LLP
. This new patient portal offers more features and faster access.
Training sessions will be made available soon. You can sign up on our Watson Clinic website for a class by visiting
www.WatsonClinic.com/PatientPortal.
Be sure to check out future issues of our Health E-News for more information on this improved system.
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Humana & UnitedHealthcare Representatives Available for Questions
Are you eligible to enroll in a new health insurance policy, or do you have questions about your current plan? Representatives from
Humana and
UnitedHealthcare will be available to answer your questions between the hours of
9 am - 3 pm at
Watson Clinic Main,
South and
Highlands locations throughout the month of
February.
Humana representatives will be available in the lobbies of each of these locations every
Monday and
Thursday while United Healthcare will be on hand every
Tuesday and
Wednesday.
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Watson Clinic Bartow Gynecology Open Select Saturdays
For our patient's convenience,
Nicole Rule, ARNP-C is providing care on select Saturdays at
Watson Clinic Bartow Gynecology. Patients are encouraged to call in advance for Saturday appointment
availability.
Mrs. Rule maintains a full-time schedule at
Bartow Gynecology. To schedule an appointment with Mrs. Rule or Dr. Garas, call
863-680-7243.
Neurologist Publishes Study on Antibiotic Treatments for Lyme Disease
Watson Clinic
neurologistJeffrey A. Rumbaugh, MD, PhD has co-authored a study which sheds light on the effectiveness of antibiotics in the treatment of neurological effects resulting from Lyme disease, an infection normally caused by tick bites.
To learn more about this study, please
visit our website. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Rumbaugh, call
863-680-7300.
Oncology Nursing Society Donates to Arts In Medicine Program
The Imperial Polk Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society, an organization devoted to excellence in nursing and the field of cancer care, recently awarded $1,000 to
Watson Clinic Foundation'sArts in Medicine (AIM) program. This donation will help fund additional supplies and resources for this special program and it's cancer patients.
AIM is always looking for volunteers and donations of various art supplies. To learn how you could help, please call
863-603-4718 or
click here.
Clinic Cookbooks on Sale Now!
Watson Clinic's
75th Anniversary Cookbooks are flying off the shelves with a limited quantity left for purchase.
This is a wonderful book filled with homemade recipes from Clinic staffers and valuable insights from our team of
nutritionists.
Pick up your cookbook and special edition hand mitt for only $10 in the Watson Clinic in-house
Pharmacy at our
Main Clinic location at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. If you have questions, please call
863-904-4651.
New Provider
Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the following new addition to our team.
For an appointment with Dr. Shahrour, please call
863-680-7190.
Click here to learn more about Dr. Shahrour.
Healthy News You Can Use
It's up to your kidneys to It's
How to Keep Your Kidneys Going Strong
It's up to your kidneys to filter out the waste from your blood that you don't need while holding on to the nutrients and water that you do.
Everyone's kidneys work a little less well with age, but for more than 20 million of us, the problem isn't age - it's chronic kidney disease (CKD), which can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and death.
To learn if you are at risk and how to help keep your kidneys healthy
visit our website.
Should You Be Pro Probiotic?
Most probiotics are live cultures of microorganisms. These bacterias are similar to those found in your gut and help your body function properly.
There's evidence that some probiotics have health benefits, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration hasn't approved any health claims for probiotics.
Should you join the millions of Americans who already take probiotics? Visit our website to learn more.
Coping with the Emotional Effects of a Disaster
When you're dealing with the aftermath of a tornado, flood, or hurricane, your emotions are likely to be a mix of fear and anxiety.
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), these feelings are normal. We're rarely prepared for a sudden disaster and it can leave us feeling stunned and overwhelmed.
To regain a sense of control, the APA offers some recommendations. Click here to learn about these recommendations.
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How We Defend Against Hospital Infections
Hospitals are places of healing. While hospitals are very safe, there is some risk of getting an infection while you're receiving medical treatment.
We want you to know that we take hospital-acquired infections seriously and we do everything possible to prevent them.
To learn how our procedures decrease hospital infection rates and what you can do to help, please visit our website.
Bella Vista Spa Specials
Love Your Skin Again
You are going to LOVE these February Spa Specials!
Buy a $100 gift card, get $15 in Bella Vista Bucks
Buy a $200 gift card, get $30 in Bella Vista Bucks
All gifts are packaged in Valentine's Day bags featuring assorted products from the Greenwich Bay Trading Company.
For additional ZO® and Glominerals specials, visit our websiteor call 863-904-6250.
Reserve your spot today for a special Peel Event, Thursday, February 23.
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.
