A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery.  If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...

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Local urgent care centers in Hillsdale, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room.  Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...

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As February quickly nears the end, it’s important for parents to begin planning for the upcoming spring sports season. While the spring is an ideal time for kids to get outside and join a sports team, it’s important to take steps to ensure their safety and well-being. This blog will review a few key things to keep in mind when it comes to spring sports. For same-day pediatric urgent care services, visit the ...

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Stress affects many people. From studying for a test, to budgeting a paycheck, to the day-to-day commotion, stress can manifest itself in various ways. While stress may be common, it can have an undeniable impact on your physical and mental health. Though there are some gaps in the research, there is evidence to suggest that stress can make you sick. This blog will explore some of the ways you can manage stress and the most ...

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What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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To better ourselves in the next year is a common New Year's goal. Real fitness and health is a journey, not a destination, and it's easy to become caught up in the buzz of fad diets and fast remedies. Following are some things that can assist you in reaching your goals: Make sure your first step is to create a list of achievable objectives. Make sure your objectives are concrete, quantifiable, and doable ...

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Inflammation of the conjunctiva (the transparent layer covering the eye's white area and the eyelid's inner side) causes pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis. It's a widespread eye illness that may be brought on by several different things, such as bacterial or viral infections, allergies, or irritants, and can affect individuals of any age. There are several potential triggers for pink eye, but viruses and bacteria are at the top of the ...

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While influenza (the flu) can spread year-round, December marks a spike in many cases of flu across our communities. Flu infections often lead to uncomfortable symptoms that can disrupt your daily routine and keep you from doing important tasks. So, once you’ve been diagnosed with the flu once, are you safe from the illness for the rest of the year? Unfortunately, no, influenza can affect you more than once throughout the year as strains ...

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As the seasons change and the temperatures start to dip, you may notice that you generally seem to get sick more often. So why does our overall health seem to decline when the weather changes? Well, weather plays a significant role in our overall well-being, influencing everything from our physical health to our mental health. In the winter, the cold can affect our health by making us more susceptible to various illnesses. This blog will ...

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This Thanksgiving, prioritize your family’s health and wellness. Read about some tips to stay healthy and active throughout the day, and visit AFC Urgent Care Hillsdale for comprehensive urgent care services. Take advantage of the wellness services that our walk-in clinic provides, and bring your whole family to receive a flu shot before the holidays. Continue reading for 3 tips to have a healthy Thanksgiving this year. Wash Your Hands Throughout the Day As ...

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