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It can be rather overwhelming to prepare for a health trip. Most times, patients forget to go along with sunscreens or forget their medical documents at home. If you are vaccinated and ready to travel, you need to prepare for any health care needs you might have. To ensure that you don’t forget important items, start with this basic packing list and make sure you have everything ready for a safe trip! Must-Bring Items ...

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Good health is something everybody wishes to have. When your health is top-notch, you tend to live a longer, happier, and more fulfilled life. In addition to this, overall good health can greatly reduce the risk of getting certain medical conditions. Conditions include stroke, physical injuries, certain types of cancers, heart diseases, and mental diseases. The choices you make in your life can really determine how your health will turn out. Some Basic Ways to ...

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Spring comes with blooming flowers, a beautiful environment, and seasonal allergies that become widespread as the weather heats up. If you are one of the few that experience seasonal allergies, you already know that it is the season of constant sneezing, running nose, nasal congestion, and other burdensome symptoms. Allergy doesn’t just occur; it is triggered by some of the culprits being pollen grain, ragweed, and grasses. These seasonal inconveniences leave many miserable if ...

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Urgent Care centers are popping up more and more around the US, and for good reason! There are usually lower wait times and excellent same-day treatment or testing. However, not every health issue should be addressed at an urgent care center. In this article, we’ll go over some of the most common issues treated at urgent care and how to know if it’s the right place for your needs. What is an Urgent ...

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An x-ray is a handy tool in diagnosing injuries and illnesses in patients. It allows medical professionals to get a closer look at the site of the problem so that they can treat it correctly and quickly.  If you’ve never gotten an x-ray before, you might not know where to get it or what the process is. We have all the information you need right here, so keep reading to learn more! What is ...

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What Happens During A Sports Physical? Every year it is recommended for patients to get an annual physical. Physicals are medical checkups that ensure the patient is healthy and can help diagnose any developing conditions or risks. Similar to this, before participating in sports, athletes must complete a sports physical. While they are both medical examinations, they are not the same, and both should be performed when the time presents itself.   Pre-Sports Physical  Pre-sports physicals ...

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Everyone needs healthcare, and at some point or another, the plan you have in place and preparations you’ve made will come into play. Currently, healthcare costs continue to rise. Even those who receive healthcare as part of their employment are struggling with the costs of healthcare plans. Fewer choices are becoming available to employees who want to enroll in a company plan. While this is frustrating, it’s unavoidable as healthcare is necessary to ...

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent worldwide plea for medical supplies for the citizens of Ukraine, saying thousands of lives are currently at risk in the conflict with Russia. Many medical facilities and hospitals have run out of many basic supplies to treat patients and the wounded. AFC Urgent Care Denver is partnering with Project C.U.R.E. to send much-needed medical supplies to Ukraine. The two Denver-based organizations are currently ...

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Employee burnout is at an all-time high. A study by Indeed shows that more than half of employees surveyed expressed feeling burned out and two-thirds say it’s gotten worse. It shouldn’t come as a surprise to business leaders, who may be feeling a bit of burnout themselves. We’ve all been running at a fast pace over the past two years with no letup. Teams have been challenged to find new ways to ...

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“Wednesday 1/26/22 was Barry's’ 4-year anniversary with AFC Urgent Care Denver! Barry has always been consistent with whatever he does here at AFC, he willingly travels to other sites to cover for X-ray, he is very diligent in the x-ray department keeping meticulous logs and the room is always in order. He is a pleasure to have in the clinic. “ Thank you for all your hard work Barry and appreciate everything that ...

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