The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has recently reported that STDs are on the rise for the first time since 2006. They have seen rises in three sexually transmitted diseases: chlamydia, gonorrhea,and syphilis. The biggest hike was in syphilis, which was up 15% since 2013. Costing the U.S. $16 billion annually, young people between the ages of 15 and 24 are responsible for over half of all new STDs each year. And now ...
The debate on whether a walk in clinic such as urgent care is really the same as an emergency room has been going on for quite some time now. Many say that emergency care can only be sufficiently provided within the confines of an emergency room, but others argue that urgent care centers are the answer to the problem of ER overcrowding. So which side is right? Read on for a few questions to ask ...
The Oregon Health Authority recently reported a shocking statistic: Sexually transmitted diseases make up two thirds of all reported diseases in Oregon state. Even more troubling, those numbers are on the rise. The most common STD reported today is chlamydia, which also continues to be Oregon’s most commonly reported disease overall. Physicians have also seen an unexpected and drastic increase in syphilis cases, from less than 30 infections in 2007 to 537 cases in ...
Ouch, my back! While back pain can happen to anyone at any time, here are the main causes of back pain, as well as steps you can take to find relief! How Common Is Back Pain? According to the American Chiropractic Association, around 80% of people living in the United States will experience back pain at some point during their lifetime. While some back pain could be due to a recent strain or another minor ...
So, imagine you or someone you know has just suffered an injury of some kind after dinner — one that warrants medical attention immediately. Perhaps you’ve even been in this situation before. Typically, you have only a few options on how to proceed, but all of them require you getting care as soon as you can. Continue imagining that your primary care physician’s office is closed for the day, and they cannot be reached ...
Mother knows best when you’re growing up, but even the most informed and well-meaning mothers sometimes gave us advice that we later discovered wasn’t quite right. We here at AFC Urgent Care took a list of some of the most popular pieces of motherly health advice and evaluated them. Read on to find out which pieces passed muster, and which ones we can leave behind! Put hydrogen peroxide on that scrape! Verdict: Not ...
Now that summer is in full swing, it is more important than ever to stay diligent when it comes to your health. The last thing you would want to happen is to be stuck inside during those gorgeous days where you could be outside soaking up the sun and chilling with your friends, so here are some common summer illnesses you should be aware of, and how to prevent them. 1. Swimmer’s Ear This ...
October is arguably the best month of the fall season… but October is also the start of cold and flu season, and that means plenty of sniffles and runny noses, chapped hands, and even a nasty case of the flu. The best way to protect yourself from the common cold and influenza virus is to take as many preventative measures as possible, and who better to ask for advice than the people working at your ...
In the event that we, or someone we know, gets hurt, obtaining the proper medical attention in a reasonable time is everyone’s concern. The first thing most of us think of is traveling to emergency services such as hospitals or primary care physicians. However, some injuries do not always require these specialists and can be addressed by walk in health clinics and urgent care facilities. Having trouble deciding whether or not to visit an ...
Let’s face it. Thinking you might have an STD is scary. With just 29% of primary care doctors available to patients after-hours, you may panic at the thought of waiting to be tested. Luckily for you, there are more options available, such as urgent care services, that can test you when your doctor cannot. Here are some common questions often asked by those who think they may have an STD along with informative answers ...
