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Are X-Rays Cheaper at an Urgent Care Center?

October 11, 2022

X-rays are one of the best ways to evaluate sudden injuries. However, the wait at a hospital for an x-ray image or multiple x-rays can be long and expensive. The good news for patients is that x-rays at AFC East Hanover Urgent Care Center are available on the same day as your visit and are usually cheaper than a large hospital network. Below, we’ll dive into the benefits of x-rays. And if you need ...

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Most common walk-in urgent care services for patients

August 17, 2022

Medical visits for primary care, urgent care, or specialty care are increasingly important for patients. In fact, most provider organizations are spending time and resources to ensure that patients have the most accessible options for any type of medical option. However, patients may not know exactly which types of services are immediately available in certain organizations. Urgent care centers, however, provide one of the most accessible options for same-day walk-in medical services. Which is why ...

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Can I visit an urgent care center on a weekend?

August 17, 2022

Patients that need to visit a local urgent care center benefit from a fast, accessible, and same-day medical provider. Instead of waiting for an appointment and having to go through extra hoops for care, patients may simply visit as a walk-in patient. Urgent care centers also have another exceptional accessibility benefit over other medical providers: patients can visit urgent care centers as a walk-in patient on weekends. Weekend urgent care at our local East Hanover ...

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Why should I get Rapid COVID-19 Testing at an AFC Urgent Care East Hanover?

August 17, 2022

Rapid COVID-19 testing is still an important medical need, and quality of life need, for many families and individuals. Rapid COVID tests ensure that any gatherings, activities, travel, or visits are safe from a potential spread of COVID-19. In addition, rapid COVID-19 testing helps prevent the spread of the virus and is a great way to mitigate future COVID risks. A rapid test for COVID-19 is sometimes difficult to find when it fits your schedule ...

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COVID-19 Testing Basics for Urgent Care Patients

August 17, 2022

The COVID-19 Pandemic is still a lingering concern for many as cases go up and potential health risks from the virus are still impacting local communities. The good news for many is that the work of vaccinations, social distancing, and a slow return to normal life has weakened the overall impact of the virus. The bad news is that COVID-19 infections can still lead to irritating cold and flu-like symptoms for many, and possibly other ...

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First Aid Basics for Sports Injury Treatment

April 26, 2022

The spring season is here which means that sports injuries are likely to pop up during school sports programs and other recreational physical exercise. Parents and children alike may experience sudden and minor sports injuries during these activities, which may require a prompt non-emergency, urgent care medical visit. Before a patient visits an urgent care center for sports injury treatment it helps to understand basic first aid skills for injuries. Responsive first aid can alleviate ...

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STD Testing FAQS for Walk-In Patients

April 26, 2022

Whenever patients need to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs), it helps to have a local provider to quickly help out. Patients near East Hanover, NJ are in luck. AFC Urgent Care East Hanover offers walk-in clinic access for STD testing! Most patients can simply visit our walk-in clinic to get started with STD testing and have their results immediately. However, some patients may not fully understand the benefits ...

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Urgent Care Benefits for Patients this Spring Season

April 22, 2022

The spring season is a great time to take care of your health, get more active, and address pesky allergies. Seasonal urgent care services are important to ensure that you can get the care you need right away for a multitude of non-emergency medical services. Patients may not realize that an urgent care center or a local walk-in clinic is able to help patients get the care they need without a long or expensive hospital ...

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The most commonly used services at an urgent care center

April 22, 2022

Patients always need a fast and reliable provider for sudden injuries, illnesses, or medical services that don’t have time to wait. Situations such as the need for sudden lab testing, an x-ray, or injury care are all thankfully available at an urgent care center. We do X-Ray, cbc, cmp, urinalysis, drug screens on site. At AFC Urgent Care East Hanover, we make sure that patients have the best quality urgent care services that help ...

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