The healthcare industry has evolved to include telehealth urgent care, an innovative technology that has made it easier for people worldwide to access healthcare virtually.  This medical service offers faster urgent care visits through virtual appointments, providing services from physical exams to diagnostics, which allows healthcare providers to connect with patients remotely, providing care, support, and information from a distance. This can be particularly beneficial for patients with mobility or transportation issues, with busy schedules ...

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The turn of the season is a busy and exciting time for families. Generally regarded as the first month of spring, March creates plenty of opportunity to get outside and have fun. Unfortunately, spring also brings seasonal allergy symptoms for many people. Seasonal allergies can be a nuisance and leave you feeling unwell for weeks. However, there are ways to avoid triggering allergies and treatment options available to help relieve your symptoms! For same-day seasonal ...

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Spring is just around the corner, and March marks the start of the spring sports season in many communities. Whether it’s baseball, tennis, or track and field, there are plenty of opportunities for your family to get outside and get active. While participating in sports is a great way to support your physical health, you can also be at risk of increased injury. It’s important to be aware of how to best prevent ...

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Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...

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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 Lakewood, 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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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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Dehydration is a common concern during the hot summer months, as the hot weather inevitably leads to an increase of sweat production. However, not many people are aware of the occurrence of dehydration during the winter season. As the temperature drops, we may spend less time prioritizing our water intake which can lead to dehydration. This blog post will explore what causes winter dehydration, the symptoms, and how to prevent it. For same-day general illness ...

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Mononucleosis, commonly referred to as mono, is a viral infection that frequently affects adolescents. Although common, there are many misconceptions about mono– including how it is spread and treated. One primary question you may be wondering is whether or not mono can be treated with antibiotics. This blog will explore the symptoms of mono and answer some frequently asked questions about the condition. For same-day general illness treatment, visit the walk-in clinic at AFC Urgent ...

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With 2022 coming to an end, many people are still dealing with the various symptoms of COVID-19. As the virus has evolved over the past few years, one of the most pressing questions today is whether or not the symptoms of COVID-19 can come and go. It’s important to note that there is limited medical knowledge about coronavirus compared to other illnesses. Although it may be difficult to give a definitive answer to this ...

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