January 2025 Health e-News • 863-680-7000 • www.WatsonClinic.com

Watson Clinic Health Talk Episode 8 Now Available

The eighth episode of the Watson Clinic Health Talk podcast is now available wherever you get your podcasts! Watson Clinic Foundation Arts in Medicine program coordinator Tiffany Van Wieren discusses the upcoming Breast Cancer Survivorship Workshop series, the role of creative arts in the process of healing, and much more.

Click here to listen to the latest episode.

Insurance

Coverage Changes in 2025

Some patients may have

experienced a change in

insurance coverage with

the 2025 new year.

For a complete list of insurance

plans the Clinic honors,

please visit our website.

Watson Clinic Foundation's Breast Cancer Survivorship Series Expands

Now in its fifth iteration, the Breast Cancer Survivorship Workshop series offers local breast cancer survivors an opportunity to engage in the creative arts with others who share their journey, and to find strength, comfort and purpose as they learn to thrive after the conclusion of their treatment.

Click here for more information and to sign up.

Surgical Oncologist Performs Two Groundbreaking Procedures

Dr. Dany Barrak, a Watson Clinic General Surgery and Surgical Oncology specialist, is the first surgeon in the area to perform two recent groundbreaking procedures with the assistance of two esteemed surgeons from Lakeland Regional Health.

Click here to learn more.

Watson Clinic

Announces January

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 Issue of Health Scene 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.

Easy Exercises for Older Adults

Exercise is something you should keep on doing as you get older for its many rewards. Among them: Exercising helps prevent some chronic diseases and cancers while helping you stay active and independent longer.



For more information, click here.

Managing Menopause Symptoms with Hormone Therapy

The transition to menopause isn't always easy. Menopause - which usually occurs around age 51 - officially begins 12 months after your last period.



Click here to learn more about symptoms and different treatment options.

Mental Health in the New Year

With the new year comes new possibilities, but just because people are celebrating doesn't necessarily mean that everyone is full of cheer. Many people feel stressed, sad and lonely during this time of year.

To read more, visit our website.

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.