Grilling & Food Safety Tips

June 16, 2021

" Proper food precautions are important to avoid any food-borne illnesses this summer. If you are planning on grilling this summer, be sure to follow these grilling tips to avoid any potential disasters. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen wants you to have a fun, safe, and healthy summer. That is why we’re working with our community to help keep all of our residents safe. Visit AFC North Bergen this summer for any illness or injury ...

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Common Ailments for Children in the Summer

May 28, 2021

" Certain illnesses can be more common in the summer than winter due to the heat and other environmental factors. It can be easy to prevent your child from getting any illnesses through vaccinations or additional precautions. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen can help treat all illnesses that require urgent care but are not life-threatening. Visit us today to help receive diagnosis and treatment. Sun Stroke or Heat Exhaustion Heat exhaustion is less severe than sunstroke ...

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First Aid Tips for Sports Injuries

May 13, 2021

" Playing sports is a great way to get your physical needs met in a fun and engaging way. Unfortunately, sports are also a common cause of injury. Sports can result in injuries for a variety of reasons and range from minor to severe. Anyone who plays sports or is nearby during practices and games should know the basics about sports-related injuries and first-aid. Let’s get into it so you’ll know what to do ...

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First Aid Tips for Sports Injuries

May 13, 2021

Playing sports is a great way to get your physical needs met in a fun and engaging way. Unfortunately, sports are also a common cause of injury. Sports can result in injuries for a variety of reasons and range from minor to severe. Anyone who plays sports or is nearby during practices and games should know the basics about sports-related injuries and first-aid. Let’s get into it so you’ll know what to do ...

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What does an Occupational Health Program look like?

April 27, 2021

" Occupational health programs can all look different depending on the needs of your business. It is not a “one size fits all” approach. That is why it’s important to work with a center that can help you determine the health needs of your employees and what the occupational health program will look like. At AFC Urgent Care North Bergen, we provide all businesses with customized occupational health programs. What is Occupational Health? Occupational health ...

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Effects of Alcohol on the Liver

April 9, 2021

" The liver is one of the most vital organs in the body. Among the many daily functions of the liver, the most significant is its ability to detoxify the blood, evacuating toxins that we consume daily. The liver is also capable of regeneration; it can develop new cells each time the liver filters alcohol.   However, alcoholic toxicity, when taken in large quantities, tends to accumulate faster than the liver can treat. This invariably causes damage ...

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Causes of Bladder Infections

March 26, 2021

" A bladder infection is a more specific type of UTI. It happens when your bladder swells and gets irritated, also called cystitis. Bladder infections are more annoying than they are serious, but they can lead to kidney infections if left untreated. If you think you may have a bladder infection, visit AFC Urgent Care North Bergen. Our doctors can examine your symptoms and provide treatment. Causes & Symptoms of Bladder Infections Bladder infections are caused by ...

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What is Nutrition?

March 22, 2021

" Nutrition is a critical factor in an individual’s growth and development and their health and well-being. It’s both a study and process that has to do with the nutrients contained in foods, how the body utilizes them, and how they are connected to health, diet, and disease. A person’s nutritional status is largely dependent on the foods consumed, which impacts both their quality and length of life. Dietary choices are important when ...

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Symptoms of a Lung Infection

February 23, 2021

" Lung infections can be caused by a virus or bacteria. Illnesses like the flu can cause additional complications that cause different lower respiratory infections. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen has the tools to help diagnose lung infections, such as a chest x-ray, throat swab, or blood culture. Visit our center today to start feeling your best again. Symptoms to look out for General health and age can be factors on how severe symptoms are. Those ...

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What are the Differences Between COVID Variants?

February 22, 2021

" Viruses can be very unpredictable because they have a rapidly evolving nature. You will find constant changes in viruses through mutations, and new variants continuously emerge over time. COVID-19 is no different in this aspect, and even though it has been here for over a year, scientists are still grappling with its variants. Coronavirus is a large family of viruses causing COVID-19. We attribute this name of the virus because its surfaces have several crown-like ...

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