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Urgent care centers are doing everything they can to help patients get the treatment they need during the COVID-19 pandemic. While many patients want to simply get tested, there are other types of urgent care service still available. Our provider team has discussed the importance of maintaining healthcare appointments and services even during the COVID-19 pandemic, which means that patients still should consider going to an urgent care center for basic and immediate healthcare needs ...

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It’s often the simple things we take for granted that can make a big difference when it comes to reducing human suffering.  “I have made trips to Africa several times accompanying groups that are providing much-needed healthcare services and seeing the need first hand. I’ve seen people with broken legs walking around without crutches or broken arms without slings,” said Shay Kerman, Chief Operating Officer of Urgent Care Solutions in Denver. “They don ...

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The fall season is a festive and enjoyable time of the year for many, but the risk of seasonal illnesses is always around the corner. Since the COVID pandemic, seasonal illness risks are more alarming for patients that are unsure about new spikes in cases. Illnesses may also have different but similar symptoms such as COVID-19 and the flu. When determining your care options for illnesses it helps to understand the main illnesses that are ...

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Patients need COVID-19 testing across Denver and Aurora, CO and that is a fact. Recently, the team at AFC Urgent Care Denver walk-in clinics and urgent care centers found that COVID-19 testing is our most frequently requested service. The good news for patients is that our clinics and specialty COVID-19 testing facilities can help patients get same-day test results for their needs. But many patients that visit our clinics are not sure how often they ...

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The fall 2021 season presents significant challenges for patients that need to stay healthy from the spread of seasonal illnesses and viruses. The obviously public health concern with COVID-19 adds onto other seasonal risks of flu season and the spread of the flu virus. When both viruses are likely to spread it helps to understand your illness risks and evaluate your symptoms. Patients may overact and assume that sudden seasonal illness symptoms, like fever and ...

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President Joe Biden announced vaccine mandates that may affect as many as 100 million workers. While we wait for the Department of Labor and Department of Health and Human Services to develop the formal rules, here’s what the President has asked for: Require employers with more than 100 employees to ensure workers get vaccinated or tested weekly Require employers to grant paid time off for employees to get vaccinated or tested Require federal workers ...

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Flu and COVID-19 both are contagious respiratory illnesses. Influenza viruses cause flu, whereas Coronavirus causes COVID-19 infections, and both of these illnesses spread rapidly. However, the pace at which COVID-19 is affecting people around the world is far more than flu infections. Presently, the use of vaccines around the world may be successful in minimizing the spread and complications. The similarities between flu and COVID-19 have made it difficult to differentiate between them and take ...

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Life is gradually coming back to normal as people are now getting COVID vaccines. However, there is a lot of anxiety and stress regarding the reopening of cities, businesses and the lifting of lockdown. The increased number of COVID cases is a concern. Therefore, some people don't feel safe in resuming their outdoor activities after a long time. The Peak of COVID-19 Anxiety This Fall People aren't comfortable moving to shopping malls, concerts ...

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https://youtu.be/pMTsgsN0r0g DENVER, COLORADO – September 1, 2021 – Shay Kerman is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Urgent Care Solutions, a walk-in provider of urgent medical services that offers outpatient services in Denver, Colorado. Recognizing her outstanding leadership of Urgent Care Solutions during a particularly challenging year, the Denver Business Journal named her an “Outstanding Women in Business” for 2021. Kerman has particular expertise in the strategic management and operation of outpatient medical clinics ...

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Why Could There Be A Second Wave Of Covid-19 During The Fall Season?  Recent records of the COVID trend report more and more cases in the United States everyday. While this may not be what we hoped for in the third quarter of the year, experts suggest that various complications could lead to a second wave of COVID-19 cases. The current surge is associated with the Delta variant of COVID. Unfortunately, this new variant is ...

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