" Traveling is exciting, whether it is across the state or across the world, but it’s also a time when you’re at a higher risk for illness. Current health concerns including the coronavirus can make traveling more tense than ever due to increased risk for illness, especially if traveling overseas. Our minds often get preoccupied while we’re traveling or preparing to travel and we don’t consider our health, even though it’s ...
" Your sexual health is a critical part of your overall health, playing just as important a role as a well-balanced diet, drinking enough water and getting enough sleep. The most effective way to know if you have any sexually transmitted diseases or infections is by undergoing periodic testing at your local walk-in urgent care center. Most STDs and STIs do not have outward symptoms, and early detection is key to preventing complications. Testing is recommended ...
" A sore throat can be a symptom of many things, including a cold, the flu or other viral infections. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that requires antibiotics to treat. Learning the symptoms of strep throat can be critical in making sure you receive the right care and avoid complications. What is strep throat? Strep throat is caused by a bacterial infection, unlike most sore throats, which are caused by viruses. The infection is called ...
" The coronavirus is making headlines this month as a new strain has been spreading through parts of China, with approximately five cases in the United States and one case detected in the Seattle area so far. Knowing the symptoms and when to go get examined at an urgent care or emergency room will help you stay safe as a vaccination and cure are determined. What is the Coronavirus? There are two main types of Coronavirus ...
" Periodic drug testing can be a part of the hiring process for a new job or part of your employment at a position you’ve been in for a while. Depending on your job and the occupational health program your employer chooses, you may need to submit a sample of blood, urine or hair for testing for drugs and alcohol. AFC Urgent Care Southcenter works with businesses throughout the area to provide timely drug tests ...
" As a business owner, one of your top priorities is keeping your employees safe in the workplace. A safe and healthy work environment is going to be more productive, with less time lost due to accidents and other incidents. While rigid safety measures may be put in place, an accident can happen at any time from an office to a warehouse to a remote worksite. Having occupational health as part of your overall health plan ...
" This year, AFC Urgent Care Southcenter is joining Tukwilla Parks and Recreation and the Tukwilla Children’s Fund in the Spirit of Giving Campaign. From now until December 11th, patients are encouraged to bring items form the 2019 Wishlist to the marked box in our lobby to go to children in Tukwilla who are in need. Needed items include books, art supplies, toiletries, coats, hats and gloves, toys and gift cards to local grocery stores ...
" With the temperatures dropping and a steady forecast of rain on the horizon, your immune system may require a couple of weeks to adjust to the rapid change in seasons. Two of the more common viruses making their way through your schools, offices and communities this time of year are the cold and flu. Since these illnesses share similar seasons and have an overlap in symptoms, it’s easy to misdiagnose at first if you ...
" Introduced in the mid-2000s as a healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes, vaping has been in the news recently as mysterious new illnesses have been appearing that are thought to be linked to the practice. In King County, six cases of vaping-related respiratory infections have been diagnosed in recent months, bringing the total across the state to 12 in patients under the age of 50. Due to the wide variety of classic and fruity flavors available ...
" Flu season is underway, and some patients are experiencing additional complications: illnesses deriving from the use of vape pens and e-cigarettes are diagnosed every day, with over 800 confirmed cases in the United States. Some of these sudden-onset illnesses share symptoms with the flu, leading to misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment. If you regularly vape or use e-cigarettes and begin to feel ill, visit AFC Urgent Care Southcenter for diagnosis and treatment. Symptoms of the Flu ...
