Heat Exhaustion

June 30, 2014

Heat Exhaustion is a heat related syndrome, which generally ranges from mild heat cramps to possible heatstroke. Symptoms of heat exhaustion usually present suddenly and occur following exercise in the heat, heavy sweating, and general lack of fluids. Heat exhaustion symptoms include the following: Dizziness Yellow / amber colored urine Nausea Intense sweating Headache Cramps Heart Palpitations Low Fever If you experience these symptoms, it is important that you stop what you are doing and get ...

Laboratory Accreditation by COLA

June 26, 2014

DOCTORS EXPRESS IN SOUTH PLAINFIELD HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED FOR QUALITY LABORATORY SERVICES – Our AFC Urgent Care Urgent Care Center in South Plainfield has met all of the criteria for Laboratory Accreditation by COLA, a national healthcare accreditation organization. Accreditation is given only to laboratories that apply rigid standards of quality in day-to-day operations, demonstrate continued accuracy in the performance of proficiency testing, and pass a rigorous on-site laboratory survey. AFC Urgent Care in South Plainfield ...

Laboratory Accreditation by COLA

June 26, 2014

DOCTORS EXPRESS IN SOUTH PLAINFIELD HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED FOR QUALITY LABORATORY SERVICES - Our AFC Urgent Care Urgent Care Center in South Plainfield has met all of the criteria for Laboratory Accreditation by COLA, a national healthcare accreditation organization. Accreditation is given only to laboratories that apply rigid standards of quality in day-to-day operations, demonstrate continued accuracy in the performance of proficiency testing, and pass a rigorous on-site laboratory survey. AFC Urgent Care in South Plainfield ...

Poision Ivy & Oak

June 10, 2014

What is Poison Ivy and Poison Oak? Poison Ivy and oak are plants that cause a very uncomfortable skin rash that is unbearably itchy and red. The allergic reaction is known as contact dermatitis and is the most common skin problem produced by plants. What causes the rash to occur? The rash is caused by sticky oil known as urushiol and is found on virtually every poison ivy and oak. The rash can only be ...