If you suspect that you have a pet allergy but you have pets in the home, do not despair! While pet allergies can be difficult to deal with, they can also be treated effectively so you can ensure that you and your pets can live in comfort and harmony in spite of your allergies. Understanding how allergies are detected and what you can do about them is a big part in achieving this comfort, which ...
Enjoying a warm day outdoors is a great way to make the most of summer weather, but it is important to practice safety as you do so. When it is excessively warm outside, especially if you are doing a strenuous activity, the risk of suffering from heat exhaustion is high. Understanding what heat exhaustion is and what to do if you see someone suffering from heat exhaustion can help your family stay safe all summer ...
For the last several months, COVID-19 has been all over the news. Everywhere we turned, we heard something about it. But with as much coverage as the virus has gotten, do you really have a good understanding of what it is and how you can protect your family? Probably not, if you’re like most Americans. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to take a few minutes to share some ...
The American Academy of Dermatology estimates that 9,500 people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. In total, skin cancers affect more than 3 million Americans each year. With skin cancer the most common type of cancer, what can you do to protect your skin? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland would like to share some tips. What Does the Sun Do to Skin? Well, in short, it’s ...
Did you know? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 54 million Americans are living with arthritis. During Arthritis Awareness Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to share some insight about this common medical condition. Let’s take a deeper dive into the topic. Am I at Risk for Arthritis? Anyone at any age can experience arthritis, which means “inflammation of the joints.” But certain factors can place you ...
The days are warming up and the sun is shining more often—spring has sprung, and we’re heading quickly toward summer! Have you ever considered the important role the sun plays in helping us get vitamin D? Or just how important vitamin D is for our health? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland is taking a few minutes today to shed some light on the topic. Why Is Vitamin D So Important? There ...
While we all know the importance of keeping our distance and staying home, we also know that there are times that we still might need medical care—even in the midst of social distancing. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know that we are here for you! As an added layer of protection, our urgent care center is now offering AFC TeleCare services so that our team can provide the necessary ...
To say life is a little crazy right now is an understatement. 2020 has definitely been a year with challenges, and it is only April. However, with everything that is going on today, it is important that we don’t overlook the importance of taking care of ourselves, which includes practicing self-care. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to share some ways you can start practicing self-care, as well as how self-care can ...
National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month is recognized in March. With the start of spring sports, our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know how you can help your child prevent a traumatic brain injury while on the field this spring, as well as steps you can take to reduce your risk of traumatic brain injuries in other ways. What Sports Are Most Likely to Cause a Traumatic Brain Injury? According to ...
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, asthma is the most common chronic disease in children. While asthma can occur in both children and adults, the medical condition tends to occur more in children and is more common in boys than in girls. Are you worried your child might have asthma? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to know the signs to look for when it comes to asthma in children, as ...
