Summertime – the kids are home with loads of free time! They may feel inclined to relax on the couch until school starts up again in the fall, but don’t let them miss out on the lively energy of those summer months. AFC Urgent Care Methuen encourages parents and kids to take advantage of the beautiful weather and spend some time getting active this summer. Here are several healthy activities that you and your little ...
Father’s Day is the third Sunday of June every year, meaning that, this year, Father’s Day will be on June 18th. Father’s Day allows us to celebrate the wonderful contributions that the Fathers or Grandfathers have made in our lives. For this reason, June is National Men’s Health Month, which seeks to convince men to be more vigilant about their health and to encourage them to see their physician for regular ...
The Urgent Care Association of America helps represent the 27,000 urgent care providers in the United States. Every year, the association celebrates the contributions of these urgent care providers in May. This initiative is called Urgent Care Awareness Month, as it helps highlight the benefits of urgent care. Here at AFC Urgent Care Methuen, we celebrate National Urgent Care Awareness Month by continuing to provide the same top-quality urgent care as we always have ...
Spring is a beautiful time of year, with trees and flowers starting to bloom. But it can be a miserable time of year for people with allergies. You know all too well the sniffling and sneezing that comes with the season. You also know that you can find relief thanks to the doctors at AFC Urgent Care. Imagine being able to stop allergies in children before they even develop. Here are some things to consider ...
Spring cleaning is typically meant to help us shed the dust and dirt we’ve accumulated over the course of a cold winter inside. But for seasonal allergy sufferers, spring cleaning can be like medicine. How, you might ask? By getting rid of the allergens that causes seasonal allergy suffering. If your seasonal allergies are kicking up, try these cleaning tips from AFC Urgent Care to get some relief! Use High-Efficiency Particulate Air Filters High-Efficiency ...
“Methuen Restaurant Week” serves to celebrate the rich culinary atmosphere perpetuated by the diverse and delicious restaurants, cafés, pubs and bakeries in the city of Methuen. We at AFC Urgent Care Methuen proudly sponsored this year’s Restaurant Week, which took place between March 26th – April 1st. For AFC Urgent Care Methuen, being a part of the Methuen community means helping wonderful initiatives such as Restaurant Week thrive year-in-and-year-out. Yet, what we believe makes these ...
Seasonal allergy sufferers know that the first dustings of pollen mean their noses and eyes are about to be assaulted with agonizing allergy symptoms. Seasonal allergies can make it seem like the body is waging a war against itself, and it’s not pretty. Sneezing, runny noses, sinus congestion and itchy, watery eyes are all manifestations of springtime bodily revolt. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, approximately 50 million Americans suffer ...
Each year in March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics raises awareness regarding the dangers of unhealthy eating and dietary habits by observing National Nutrition Month. This initiative also serves to celebrate the benefits of maintaining a consistent diet and regular exercise regimen. Having National Nutrition Month come at a time during the year when most of us have already abandoned our New Years resolutions makes sense. National Nutrition Month can then behave as a ...
This Valentine’s Day, show your loved one you care by sharing your love, not your germs. Date nights are no fun at all if you both wind up sick, so here are our top tips for keeping you (and your date) healthy this Valentine’s Day. If You’re Sick, Postpone It may put a damper on your plans, but if you or your date are sick, do both of you a favor and ...
Coughing, sore throat and fever, oh my! Your child is definitely sick, but with what? The cold and flu viruses can often be tricky for parents to tell apart because many of the symptoms are the same, but there are several signs that your child has more than just a cold. Here’s what to look for: Fever If your child has the flu, it will often be accompanied by a high fever. A child ...
