{"id":6160,"date":"2020-01-30T14:26:16","date_gmt":"2020-01-30T19:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=6160"},"modified":"2020-01-30T14:26:41","modified_gmt":"2020-01-30T19:26:41","slug":"watson-clinic-announces-community-lectures-special-events-in-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2020\/01\/30\/watson-clinic-announces-community-lectures-special-events-in-february\/","title":{"rendered":"WATSON CLINIC ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY LECTURES &#038; SPECIAL EVENTS IN FEBRUARY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watson Clinic is pleased to announce the following upcoming lectures and special events occurring in the&nbsp;month of February. These events are free of charge, but seating is limited. Light refreshments will be provided. Please reserve your spot in advance by using the RSVP phone number as noted&nbsp;below or by visiting&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.watsonclinic.com\/Events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.WatsonClinic.com\/Events<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date:<\/strong>&nbsp;Tuesday, February 25 at 6 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Speaker:<\/strong>&nbsp;Anthony R. Zappia, MD and Rami Abboud, MD<br><strong>Topic:<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>Putting the Fire Out!&nbsp;<\/em>During this informative lecture,&nbsp;general surgeon&nbsp;Dr. Anthony Zappia&nbsp;and&nbsp;gastroenterologist&nbsp;Dr. Rami Abboud&nbsp;will discuss the signs and symptoms of acid reflux and hiatal hernias, and share the minimally invasive robotic procedures that treat these issues with smaller incisions and faster recoveries than ever before.&nbsp;Attendees of this seminar can also receive a free hernia screening!<br><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;Watson Clinic Highlands, 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;Floor Lobby, 2300 E. County Rd. 540A in Lakeland<br><strong>RSVP:<\/strong>&nbsp;863-607-3639&nbsp;or online at WatsonClinic.com\/Events<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date:<\/strong>&nbsp;Friday, February 28 from 3 to 5 pm<br><strong>Topic:<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>Tools to Quit.&nbsp;<\/em>Take the next step to a healthier lifestyle and join us for a special class designed to provide an overview of available options for smokers who want to quit. The class includes information on various types of nicotine replacements, product samples and much more. This class is taught by a certified tobacco education specialist and is sponsored by the Watson Clinic Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting community wellness through education, research and service.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;Watson Clinic Cancer &amp; Research Center, Boardroom, 1730 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland<br><strong>RSVP:<\/strong>&nbsp;863-904-2656&nbsp;or online at WatsonClinic.com\/Events<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>About Watson Clinic LLP:<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><em>&nbsp;<\/em><em>As one of the largest multispecialty medical clinics in the southeast, Watson Clinic provides comprehensive healthcare services to residents of Lakeland and surrounding communities.&nbsp; First established in 1941, Watson Clinic has grown to include over 220 board-certified physicians representing more than 40&nbsp;medical and surgical specialties.&nbsp; The Clinic is proud to deliver quality healthcare to every generation from our Main Clinic location at 1600 Lakeland Hills Boulevard in Lakeland, as&nbsp;well as at multiple convenient locations throughout Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough counties.<\/em>&nbsp;<em>More information is available at:<\/em><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.watsonclinic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>www.WatsonClinic.com<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watson Clinic is pleased to announce the following upcoming lectures and special events occurring in the&nbsp;month of February. 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