The month of May marks Urgent Care Center Awareness Month and we are letting our local community know that urgent care centers are here to make their lives easier and healthier. When you’re seeking attention for a medical situation that requires immediate attention, but is non-life threatening, Urgent Care centers are a great alternative to your primary care physician or local emergency room. While your primary care physician is your first line choice for ...
Spring is a time of budding trees, blossoming flowers, walks in the park, and spring sports! Some of the most popular school sports, baseball, soccer, lacrosse and softball, start up this time of year. Being involved in sports brings many benefits for student athletes such as building friendships, learning disciplinary skills, and getting physically fit. While participating in sports is a lot of fun, being sidelined with a sports injury is not. Here are a ...
Bronchitis and laryngitis are both forms of inflammation that cause your voice to become raspy or hoarse. Bronchitis Vs. Laryngitis Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the air passages between the mouth and the lungs. There are two types of bronchitis: acute and chronic. Acute is a short term cough that can last up to five days. Chronic is long-term cough that can last anywhere from a few months to a couple of ...
In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. By making small lifestyle changes, you can reduce and prevent the chances of cardiovascular disease in your lifetime. February marks American Heart Month, which helps raise awareness on heart disease and how it can be prevented. Here are 7 ways you can improve your overall heart health: Know your numbers - Regularly check your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and ...
The winter season is a common time for almost everyone to have a runny or stuffy nose, a hoarse cough, or a sore throat. Many things can cause the painful condition of a sore throat such as bacteria, allergens, cigarette smoke, or other viral infections. A sore throat is usually the first sign of a cold, and is easily treatable with bed rest, over-the-counter medicine, and drinking plenty of hot fluids. While some remedies can ...
Fever, chills and body aches? Could you have the flu? October through March is when most cases of the flu occur, or, when flu season happens every year. With flu season tending to peak anytime from December to January each year, your odds of getting the flu are higher during these months. If you have the flu, there are some things you can do to help yourself get better, but first, you should know the ...
Fever, chills and body aches? Could you have the flu? October through March is when most cases of the flu occur, or, when flu season happens every year. With flu season tending to peak anytime from December to January each year, your odds of getting the flu are higher during these months. If you have the flu, there are some things you can do to help yourself get better, but first, you should know the ...
By December, many people feel like it's too late to get their flu shot. Flu season has started, and if they didn't get their flu shot in the fall, they're certainly not going to find time for it during the busy holiday season. But the truth is, as long as people are still getting sick with the flu, people should still be getting the flu shot. If you haven't gotten your ...
The holiday season has already started, and so has flu season. That's why the CDC has designated the week of December 4 - 10, 2016, as National Influenza Vaccination Week. Once November ends and the holiday season starts, people tend to forget about getting their flu shot. In fact, research from past flu seasons has shown that very few people get a flu shot after the end of November. And not only that, but last ...
If you're expecting a little one within the next nine months, you probably have a lot on your mind. Between the doctor's visits, prenatal classes, prepping the baby's room and stocking up on everything you will need, preparing for your baby's arrival can be exhausting. Among everything else you have to do, it can be easy to forget to get your flu shot! Getting a flu shot is especially important for ...
Summer might be fun, and spring is lovely, but the best season has got to be fall. The changing leaves, the brisk winds and the warm fires bring everyone closer, and the leisure activities can’t be beat. Over a third of Americans list fall as their favorite season, blowing all of the other seasons out of the water. However, fall requires a change of habits to stay healthy, especially as the days grow shorter ...
For many kids, the summer is a three-month-long outdoor adventure, and they celebrate the warm weather and free time by riding bikes, hiking and playing sports. But as the school year begins, it can become harder for families to carve out the time to be active and stay healthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, kids are getting less physical activity and more junk food than ever, which can lead to a ...
September is Healthy Aging Month, and AFC Urgent Care is dedicated to helping our patients maintain healthy and happy lives as they age. As you age, your healthcare needs become more unique. Situations might arise that are scarier as a senior adult than they would have been if you were 20 years younger. At AFC Urgent Care, we understand the special nature of senior adult health concerns, and we are equipped to provide a positive ...
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 ...
At AFC Urgent Care South Plainfield, our medical director, Dr. Browne, has been appointed by the US Citizens and Immigration Services (USCIS) as a Civil Surgeon. This designation allows Dr. Browne to perform immigration physicals, which are required for anyone applying for citizenship, permanent residence, or a green card. Immigration physicals may only be performed by a registered USCIS-designated civil surgeon and are used to determine whether the patient has any immediate health conditions that ...
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 ...
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 ...
The summer equinox, also known as the longest day of the year, was June 20, and the rest of summer is looking pretty bright. With the sun shining that much, most people will be applying more sunscreen than usual. But here at AFC Urgent Care, we know that you need just as much sunscreen on cloudy days and during the winter as you do now. Sun damage can sneak up on your skin if you ...
