" As a parent, you want your child to do well in school. The best way to ensure their success is to give them the tools and the fuel they need to do well, both in the classroom and in life. We’ve got you covered there, with our blog last week on back-to-school health kits, and now we’ve got more information for you! The team at AFC Urgent Care has put together a list ...
" When your child returns to school, it can often mean a renewed exposure to germs and possible injuries. AFC Urgent Care has a tried and true list of recommendations to keep your kids healthy, even when they aren’t with you. Here is our back-to-school health kit, a complete list of the portable tools and items that can make the school day much healthier, without much effort on your part. This health kit can fit ...
" Nighttime fireworks shows, long stays at summer camp, family vacations and the late sunsets of summertime are some of the many joys your child may have experienced during their summer vacation. But getting to take part in these fun-filled moments over the past few months may also mean your child was allowed to have some later bedtimes than normal. Now that school is back in session, you may be wondering how these late bedtimes over ...
" Vaccinations are one of the biggest public health innovations in history. Because of the myriad vaccines we have available, we have completely or nearly eliminated several devastating diseases, saving countless lives in the process. Diseases like measles, mumps, whooping cough and chickenpox can be debilitating, or even fatal. In order to keep your children — and other students— healthy, you must ensure their vaccinations are up-to-date before school starts. AFC Urgent Care is there for you ...
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 ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
" Injuries happen unexpectedly, seriously derail your current schedule, and can put your health in serious danger depending upon the nature of the injury. Managing injuries can be stressful and downright scary if you’re unsure of how to best pursue treatment. Usually, the best options for treating an injury like a bone break, cut, or sprain involve using the emergency room (ER) or urgent care services. The terminology for patients can be confusing since urgent ...
" Ticks are one of the smallest & most dangerous insects. This summer it is extremely important to protect yourself from ticks & the diseases they carry. Lyme disease, for example, is a bacterial disease that is spread by tick bites & if left untreated can be fatal. At AFC Urgent Care we want you to have a safe & healthy summer. Be sure to read how to protect yourself from ticks & if you have any questions do not hesitate ...
" Keeping on top of your overall health is a great New Year’s resolution that can lead to long-term happiness and enjoyment of life. Good overall health allows you to do all your favorite things in life. Conversely, poor overall health can lead to frustrations, delays inactivity, and emotional duress. Making sure that you’re completing the appropriate healthcare appointments and actions is crucial to improving your health. Below are some great starting points about ...
" If your child plays team sports through their school, you are probably looking forward to cheering them on during their season, and planning out your schedule around their practices. But have you planned for their sports physical yet? The pre-participation sports physical is required almost universally in the United States. Sports physicals help prevent risk and assess the health and fitness of children to ensure the activity will be healthy for them. Here’s why ...
