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Unfortunately, many Houston Area insurances are terminating contracts with Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, and Kelsey Seybold. The terminations put you, our valued patient, in a precarious position, severing the relationship you have with doctors and nurse practitioners. We understand how hard and unsettling this can be. Be assured, AFC Urgent Care Richmond will continue to be IN-NETWORK with all your insurance companies to be your dependable, AFFORDABLE health care choice for all your Urgent and ...

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" Although February, which is American Heart Month, is almost over, it’s important to always be conscious of the activities, food and beverages that actively weaken your heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for approximately 1-in-4 deaths every calendar year. While aging will naturally weaken your heart, there are a number of activities that will delay this process and allow you to live a healthy life with ...

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" The purpose of this observance is to highlight the importance of immunizations, one of the top 10 public health accomplishments of the 20th Century, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.While immunizations have significantly reduced the incidence of many serious infectious diseases, vaccination rates for some diseases are not meeting national public health goals. The need for vaccination does not end in childhood. Vaccines are recommended throughout our lives based on age, lifestyle ...

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" AFC Urgent Care Paramus would like to wish you all a happy Halloween! However, this spooky season ghost & ghouls aren’t the only things you should be scared of when you are trick or treating, the candy is the real monster! On Average, a child eats about 7,000 calories on Halloween night, that comes out to about 675 grams of sugar! Of course, we don’t recommend parents to limit your kids to a ...

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" What exactly is NIAM? National immunization month is held every August to raise awareness of the importance of vaccinations. AAP wants to highlight the importance of immunization for all ages. AFC Urgent care supports this cause and we are celebrating NIAM! Why are vaccines important? Vaccines help stop us from contracting deadly diseases. It is a common misconception that the disease we heard of from back then is no longer around. (Mumps, typhus, ext). The ...

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" AFC Urgent Care Paramus would like to wish you all happy holidays! Holidays should be sent with families & loved ones, but this can be difficult if you are continually sneezing & wheezing around them! If you suffer from year-round allergies or seasonal allergies, then you understand what its like to start getting allergies when everyone’s summer allergies are going away. Luckily AFC Urgent Care Paramus is here with some tips to help you this holiday ...

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" It may be October but did you know that the Flu season is still in full effect?! Flu Season rangers from Septemeber to December & doctors see a rise in cases as the weather gets colder. Unfounrtuanly at this time in the year most people have forgotten about the Flu already! AFC Urgent Cre Paramus would like to remind you about the flu & even if you got your flu shit already you are still at high ...

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" With the winter season right around the corner, you and your family can be exposed to germs that invite viruses into your home. You can easily stop the spread of germs by “spring cleaning” your home. Here are a few tips to keep your home cleaner and healthier this winter: Wash your hands. Your hands collect so many germs throughout the day because of everything you touch. Make sure to thoroughly wash your hands after ...

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" AFC Urgent Care in Paramus can provide immediate medical care treatment for injuries and illnesses to your all of your employees offering your business a lower-cost alternative to visiting a hospital emergency room. From workers’ compensation injuries to sick visits, we are the health care provider of choice for your business and employees. Our programs are designed to promote fast return to work, streamlined record keeping, and keep you fully informed of your employees’ status ...

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" The weather outside is getting frightful, which must mean we’ve entered the winter season. For people with all skin types, it can be a lot more challenging to keep skin healthy and moisturized in the cold, unforgiving air outside and the dry, punishing heat inside. Your skin is your body’s first line of defense when it comes to preventing illness, so keeping it healthy can directly influence how you feel all winter long ...

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