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

Watson Clinic Celebrates Construction of New Locations


During a special ceremony held on the construction site of their sprawling medical campus scheduled to open in the Summer of 2026 in south Lakeland, Watson Clinic revealed the names of their two newest locations: Watson Clinic Parkway Medical Center and Watson Clinic Surgery Center South.


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The Fall Issue of Health Scene is now Available


The Fall 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 Foundation Gives and Receives


The Watson Clinic Foundation recently donated $20,000 to the Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida, which supports families facing breast cancer with non-medical financial aid.

 

The Foundation also received a generous donation from the Detroit Tigers Florida Operations and the Lakeland Flying Tigers.



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Patient Flu Clinics Open this Month


Starting Monday, September 8, Watson Clinic will offer flu vaccinations at a series of Flu Clinics across many of our most popular and convenient locations. Watson Clinic will administer these vaccines exclusively to their patients.



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Orlando Health & Watson Clinic Share Guidance with Polk County Schools


Just in time for the new school year, Orlando Health and Watson Clinic provided a heat safety education session for the faculty and staff of Polk County schools. Watson Cinic Urgent Care South specialist Dr. Jarett Gregory was a key speaker during the event.


To read more, click here.



Watson Clinic

Announces September

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 Podcast Episode Coming Soon


The latest episode of the Watson Clinic Health Talk podcast will be coming soon wherever you get your podcasts! Watson Clinic's board-certified Internal Medicine specialist and Medical Director Dr. Lilliam Chiques discusses the importance of vaccines that protect against the flu, shingles, and pneumonia.


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New Physicians

Austin Bowyer, MD

Austin Bowyer, MD is a board-certified Anesthesiology specialist at Lakeland Regional Health and Watson Clinic Surgery Center.


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Israel Orta, MD

Israel Orta, MD is a board-certified Neurology specialist at Watson Clinic Main.


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Healthy News You Can Use

Make Time for a Mammogram


When it comes to breast cancer, timely mammograms offer crucial protection. These low-dose x-ray exams can detect tiny breast lumps early, sometimes before you can even feel them. When breast cancer is caught at this stage, it is often easier to treat successfully.



For more information on mammograms, click here.


Meal Planning: Level up Your Healthy Diet


A healthy eating pattern does more than help you feel good day-to-day, it can help reduce your risk for serious health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. But making healthy choices consistently isn't always easy. That's why meal planning is important.



Click here for tips to make meal planning easier.


Monthly Specials

Fall in Love with Your Skin

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


  • Enjoy your very first service and receive $15 in Spa Bucks to redeem at your next visit. (Spa Bucks are good for 90 days.)


  • Book a body & back scrub, scalp massage and any 1-hour massage for ONLY $149 (comes with a FREE gel eye mask).


  • $50 OFF ZO® 3-Step Peel or VI Peel.



  • Buy TWO ZO® Prevent and Correct products and receive a FREE Getting Skin Ready Kit (while supplies last).


To take advantage of these specials, visit our website.

Upcoming Events

Pregnancy & Childbirth Education Class

September 11, 2025


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.

Breastfeeding Basics Class

September 13, 2025

This is a 3-hour class that is taught by a licensed registered nurse (RN) and certified breastfeeding educator. The cost is $25 per couple (includes samples, coupons and educational information). Click here to learn more and register for this class.

Caring For Your Newborn Class

September 13, 2025

This is a 3-hour class that is taught by a licensed registered nurse (RN) and is designed for expectant parents and will cover basic newborn care. Click here to learn more and register for this class.

Pregnancy & Childbirth Education - Hospital Tour

September 18, 2025

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

September 20, 2025

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.

Medical Spa at Watson Clinic - Open House Event

September 23, 2025

The Medical Spa at Watson Clinic is pleased to offer an exclusive event showcasing the latest in noninvasive and advanced skincare technology. 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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