Recent Blog Posts

We are thrilled to announce that AFC Urgent Care has been voted a 2023 “Neighborhood Fave” on Nextdoor! This incredible recognition is a testament to the trust and support of our wonderful community right here in South Portland and the surrounding area.  We are deeply honored to be a part of your lives, providing accessible and compassionate healthcare when you need it most. The medical team at AFC Urgent Care, has always been dedicated to ...

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As a prominent care provider of accessible primary care, urgent care, and occupational medicine services nationwide, American Family Care (AFC) is uniquely positioned to guide and educate the public on pertinent health issues, such as the FDA’s recent decisions on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine.  The FDA held a Non-Prescription Drug Advisory Committee meeting on September 11-12, 2023, to deliberate on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) cough ...

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Why You Should See an Urgent Care Doctor for Wart Removal Home remedies for warts might not be as effective as you hope, so we recommend seeing an urgent care doctor for wart removal to treat these pesky growths at their source. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can appear almost anywhere on the body, causing both physical discomfort and self-consciousness. This article takes you through everything you need to know about ...

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