Recent Blog Posts

" Break out the lunch boxes and the three-ring binders, back-to-school season is upon us again! Amid the mad dash for backpacks, pencil cases and the rapidly approaching school bus, it’s easy to forget about the health concerns of going back to school. Back-to-school time is also prime time for germs and bugs; an enormous number of children spend most of the day in close contact and touch a lot of shared surfaces (e.g ...

Read more..

" While it is important that you enjoy your time outdoors during the warm summer months, it is also very important that you are aware of your surroundings. Take extra caution around certain plants, some might be poison ivy, poison sumac or oak! If you have recently come into contact with a poison ivy plant and are starting to develop an irritating and uncomfortable rash, here are a few things you can do to prevent the ...

Read more..

While it is important that you enjoy your time outdoors during the warm summer months, it is also very important that you are aware of your surroundings. Take extra caution around certain plants, some might be poison ivy, poison sumac or oak! If you have recently come into contact with a poison ivy plant and are starting to develop an irritating and uncomfortable rash, here are a few things you can do to prevent the ...

Read more..

" Everyone’s heard it before. “We were stuck in the ER for hours.” It makes sense; your primary care physician might be booked till next Tuesday, but sudden illnesses and injuries can’t wait that long. So you shuttle your sick or injured loved one to an emergency room and wait. And wait. And … well, you get the picture. Here are some reasons why it might be a better idea to take a quick trip ...

Read more..

" Who’s got a question? You should! When it comes to urgent care, patients often expect to be the ones answering questions, but it’s important for patients to ask questions, too. This helps your doctor develop an accurate diagnosis and helps you take an active role in your health. At AFC Urgent Care, we know it’s easy to clam up or feel embarrassed in front of a doctor, but caring about your health ...

Read more..

" While some people are still shoveling snow, many Americans are facing yet another blow from the weather just in time for spring – a sudden explosion of pollen for what’s expected to be a particularly nasty allergy season. March has yet to go out like a lamb, and we at AFC Urgent Care can already tell that this month’s wacky weather is wreaking havoc on allergy sufferers, as our centers are already seeing patients ...

Read more..

" February has been a cruel month when it comes to freezing temperatures. Not sure when this winter will end, if ever, we should always be prepared for two of the most common winter dangers that occur during below freezing temperatures: frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite is most susceptible to your ears, nose, fingers and toes. If you have lost feeling in any of these extremities and they have started to turn a yellow-gray color – you may ...

Read more..

February has been a cruel month when it comes to freezing temperatures. Not sure when this winter will end, if ever, we should always be prepared for two of the most common winter dangers that occur during below freezing temperatures: frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite is most susceptible to your ears, nose, fingers and toes. If you have lost feeling in any of these extremities and they have started to turn a yellow-gray color – you may ...

Read more..

" Dr. Harold Ehrlich and Nurse Karen Trimboli have joined AFC Urgent Care after nearly 30 years running the Warren Medicenter. Over this time they build a very successful practice and very loyal patients. Their wonderful bedside manner and friendly personalities make for a very pleasant patient experience. They live our motto – “It’s All About You! 100% Patient Satisfaction Is Our Goal”. We are excited to announce that they have joined AFC Urgent Care and ...

Read more..

" February can be a bleak month, filled with gray, dreary days and chilly, blustery nights. While the chill in the air can’t be blamed for bugs going around the office or school, the cold itself can irritate the body, causing minor ailments. Each winter season, doctors here at AFC Urgent Care find more and more patients complaining of some common winter issues, in addition to colds and flu. Topping the list of patient complaints ...

Read more..