Watson Clinic Health Talk

Board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Taylor Cook discusses the milestones expectant parents can anticipate during each stage of pregnancy. For more information and to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cook at our new Watson Clinic Parkway Medical Center location, call 863-680-7243 or visit WatsonClinic.com/Cook.

Licensed physical therapist and Watson Clinic Physical Therapy Service Line Coordinator Jack Ryals, PT, OCS explores how physical therapy can help patients eliminate discomfort and restore mobility when dealing with an injury, post-operative rehabilitation or balance disorder. For more information and to schedule an appointment with Watson Clinic's Physical Therapy department, call 863-680-7700 or visit WatsonClinic.com/PT.

Watson Clinic board-certified Pediatrician Dr. Kendra Velez Rodriguez discusses the key milestones in a newborn's healthcare journey, including feeding, sleeping, fever monitoring and vaccinations. For more information and to schedule an appointment with Dr. Velez Rodriguez at our Watson Clinic North Pediatrics location, call 863-680-7337 or visit WatsonClinic.com/Velez.

Watson Clinic board-certified Endocrinologist Dr. Madiha Alvi discusses the variety of disorders that could impact your thyroid health - including hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism - and the most effective options to treat them. For more information on Dr. Alvi and Watson Clinic's Endocrinology department, call 863-680-7190 or visit WatsonClinic.com/Endocrinology.

Watson Clinic board-certified Internal Medicine specialist Dr. Guillermo Vasquez offers guidance on a variety of common primary care topics, including diet, exercise, preventive screenings and disease prevention. For more information and to schedule an appointment with Dr. Vasquez or any member of his care team, call 863-680-7190 or visit WatsonClinic.com/Vasquez.

Watson Clinic Foundation Executive Director Kim Brunson discusses a series of exciting new Foundation programs that are currently serving the health needs of our community, including the Circle of Care Initiative to assist cancer patients, medical scholarships for nurses in training, and an Arts in Medicine program that promotes healing through the creative arts. For more information and to make a charitable donation to the Watson Clinic Foundation, visit WatsonClinic.com/WCF.
 

Watson Clinic Urology specialist Dr. Genesis Nieves discusses the wide range of conditions that impact bladder health, including kidney stones, BPH, UTIs, incontinence and bladder cancer. For more information and to schedule an appointment with Dr. Nieves at our Watson Clinic Main location in Lakeland, call 863-680-7300 or visit WatsonClinic.com/Nieves.

Board-certified Breast Surgeon and the Medical Director of Breast Health Services at Watson Clinic Dr. Elisabeth L. Dupont discusses common myths surrounding breast cancer, and how far we’ve come in our ability to detect, target and successfully treat the disease. For more information on Watson Clinic's wide-ranging department of Breast Health Services - including our mammography, breast surgery and plastic & reconstructive surgery capabilities - visit WatsonClinic.com/BreastHealth.

Chiropractic Medicine specialist Dr. Jalen Banks discusses a chiropractor's role in helping patients relieve discomfort and restore function, and additional benefits they may receive from other services such as dry needling and acupuncture. For more information and to schedule an appointment with Dr. Banks, call 863-680-7718 or visit WatsonClinic.com/Banks. 

Board-certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine specialist Dr. Lilliam Chiques discusses the role of vaccines in protecting us against the seasonal flu, shingles, pneumonia and other illnesses. For more information on the availability of the vaccines discussed in this episode, and a list of locations and operating hours for Watson Clinic's Flu Clinics, visit WatsonClinic.com/Flu.