February 2026 Health e-News • 863-680-7000 • www.WatsonClinic.com

Watson Clinic Welcomes Leadership Lakeland Class


Leadership Lakeland Class XLII made a memorable stop by Watson Clinic during the Healthcare Day portion of their schedule.


Click here to view our photo album from the event.


Physicians and Providers on the Move


A handful of physicians and providers have moved to different offices or expanded to a second location.


Click here for more information.


MyChart Now Accepts Apple Pay


Watson Clinic's MyChart Patient Portal account now accepts Apple Pay as a form of payment for medical bills and visit copays.


Click here for more information on payment and insurance.



New Podcast Episode

Available


Board-certified Internal Medicine specialist Dr. Guillermo Vasquez offers information on diet, exercise and preventative screenings in the latest episode of the Watson Clinic Health Talk podcast.



Click here to listen to the episode.



Weight Center Featured in New Video



Board-certified Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine specialist Dr. Lilliam Chiques is featured in our latest video discussing the Watson Clinic Weight Center, a comprehensive program she leads from her practice at Watson Clinic Main.


Click here to watch.



Expert Treatment for Slow-Healing Wounds


If you’re dealing with a wound that just won’t heal, our expert Wound Care and Podiatric Surgery specialists can provide the services you need to heal comfortably and safely.


Click here for more information.




Winter Issue of Health Scene is Now Available


The Winter issue of Watson Clinic's Health Scene Magazine is now arriving in homes. Inside, readers will find multiple articles on a variety of common health conditions, all including insights and advice from our team of expert physicians.


To read the latest issue, click here.



Watson Clinic

Announces February

PEER Award


Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding team member every month as part of the Program for Employee Excellence and Recognition (PEER) award.


To find out who won this month, please click here.






New Provider

Kailah Costello, APRN

Kailah Costello, APRN is a registered nurse practitioner working under the supervision of board-certified Internal Medicine specialist Dr. Lilliam Chiques at Watson Clinic Main.




Healthy News You Can Use

Start by

Balancing Your Blood Sugar


A new year is time for fresh starts. There are many positive changes you could make to improve your well-being. But one you might overlook? Keeping a steady blood sugar level.



Click here for a few strategies.



Habit Stacking for Success


Are a few of your January resolutions locked in by now? Congratulations. Now is the perfect time to build on healthy habits, like walking regularly or eating more vegetables. Enter habit stacking - an easy, science-backed approach that can help you keep your momentum going.



Visit our blog for some ways to stack habits.



Ultra-processed Foods May Harm Your Health


Most Americans get over half their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), the American Heart Association reports. These foods are popular for a reason - they're convenient, made to taste great and often more affordable. But they can also raise your risk for serious health conditions.



Click here to read more.



Monthly Specials

Double the Love for Your Skin

Chalsey Lockhart, PA and Hannah Montague, PA, under the direct supervision of board-certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery specialist Dr. Faeza Kazmier, is pleased to offer the following savings throughout the month of February:


Schedule any of the following services with one provider and receive 15% OFF an additional service with the other:

  • Chalsey Lockhart, PA - SkinPen® Microneedling Treatment, Clear + Brilliant™, or Broadband Light™.
  • Hannah Montague, PA - SkinPen® Microneedling Treatment or Clear + Brilliant™.



To take advantage of this offer, visit our website.


Show Yourself Some Love

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


  • Self-Love Glo Facial (includes Ultimate Rejuvenation Facial with 15-minute LED Treatment) - $125.


  • Complimentary Lip Perk with any Hydrafacial Treatment (while supplies last).


  • Self-Love Massage (60-minute Swedish Massage, Foot Massage and Warm-Scalp Massage) - $120.


  • Purchase a ZO® Kit and receive a FREE Travel Intense Eye Creme & Silk Mask (while supplies last).


  • Your Perfect Pout Starts Here - Lip Filler courtesy of registered nurse practitioner D.J. Nelson, APRN - $599.


To take advantage of these specials, visit our website.


Upcoming Events

Pregnancy & Childbirth Education - Hospital Tour

February 19, 2026


Join us for a class designed to prepare couples for the miracle of childbirth, taught by a licensed registered nurse (RN). The cost is $50 per couple (includes coupons and educational information). Click here to learn more and register for this class.

Pregnancy & Childbirth Education Saturday Class

February 21, 2026


Join us for a class designed to prepare couples for the miracle of childbirth, taught by a licensed registered nurse (RN). The cost is $50 per couple (includes coupons and educational information). Click here to learn more and register for this class.

D.J. Nelson, APRN's March Event 2026

March 17, 2026


Registered nurse practitioner D.J. Nelson, APRN, under the supervision of board-certified ENT/Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Pranay Patel exclusively from the Medical Spa at Watson Clinic, is pleased to host a one-day-only savings event. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Dietary Counseling and Medical Nutritional Therapy

FREE Interactive Seminar

March 18, 2026


During this FREE educational seminar, Watson Clinic's expert team of Registered Dietitians will discuss key ways to maintaining a healthy and balanced diet. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Learn more about these events and many others online at

About Us

As one of the largest medical clinics in the southeast, Watson Clinic 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.

More information is available at www.WatsonClinic.com.
 
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