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" For more information about the novel coronavirus and how it is affecting your area, please call: AFC Urgent Care Stamford: 203-969-2000 Connecticut Department of Health: 860-509-7994 Western Connecticut Health Network: 888-667-9262 What is COVID-19?  COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus that is quickly spreading worldwide, with over 24,000 confirmed cases in Connecticut as of April 27th, 2020. A coronavirus is an upper respiratory infection. COVID-19 currently does not have a known vaccination and ...

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" With the phased return to work process in Connecticut beginning on May 20th, AFC Urgent Care in Stamford is supporting workplace safety by offering both: COVID-19 viral testing, and COVID-19 antibody testing  AFC Provides Testing and Certification of Non-infection AFC Urgent Care provides comprehensive COVID-19 testing and certification of non-infection for general back to work requirements,   We support COVID-19 testing sponsored by employers to confirm that workers are either not infected with SARS-CoV-2 or are ...

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" Register for TeleCare In this time of uncertainty, AFC Urgent Care Stamford realizes that patients may be uncomfortable with the prospect of visiting our walk-in urgent care center in person. Whether you have underlying conditions or a compromised immune system that can lead to severe complications if you come into contact with COVID-19 or you are beginning to exhibit symptoms, including a cough, fever, or shortness of breath, telemedicine can be the ideal alternative to ...

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" A typical headache is usually manageable at home without the need to go to a medical facility. Some require home remedies, while others resolve with the help of over the counter medication. However, there is a huge difference between a migraine and a normal headache. The main differing feature is the intensity of the pain. Migraines are much more painful than a normal headache, and prolonging migraines can lead to a severe emergency. When does ...

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" Back to school time is officially here and although parents may be relieved to get a little more time to themselves, they’re also filled with plenty of worries and questions. Back to school is a stressful time, but luckily, we’re here to help! Check out this easy-to-use back to school tips for any parent who needs a little help with back-to-school. Get in a Routine  A couple of weeks before the school year ...

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" Staying healthy is a task that never ends. You have to be able to listen to your body, follow modern medicine, and adapt to find what works for you. These five men’s health tips are easy to follow, and such simple changes may have a much more significant impact than you realize! 1. Wait and Think Technique  Mental health is just as important as physical health. A healthy mind is the only way to ...

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" Despite our best efforts to maintain a healthy diet, exercise regularly, wash our hands and steer clear of germs, we’ve all experienced the inevitable sick day. You know what we mean. You may not be sure of the cause, but you just don’t feel so hot. Runny noses, upset stomachs, skin rashes, cuts and scrapes are just part of the drill when it comes to being human. And while we’d like to ...

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" While there is a lot of talk about the ‘universal health benefits’ of going gluten-free, there are many aspects of the lifestyle that most people are still unsure or unaware of. We believe that there is some truth out there, but that it is also important to clear the air on some of the bigger gluten and gluten-free myths   Myth #1: Everyone should try going Gluten-free! Unless you have been medically diagnosed with celiac disease ...

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" Emergency Room Alternative in Stamford, CT Studies have shown that nearly 2/3 of all emergency room visits have been non-life threatening illnesses and injuries that could be handled at an urgent care clinic such as AFC Urgent Care Stamford. Those with non-life threatening ailments also find themselves with a long wait to see a doctor. AFC Urgent Care Stamford has little to no wait time and we always accept all walk-ins. ER visits can ...

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" AFC Urgent Care Stamford provides a variety of Employer Services. Additional employee services we offer are: Respiratory Fit Test We can perform OSHA compliant qualitative fit testing for half-mask respirators and N95s. Pulmonary Function Test Our center can perform Spirometry testing to measure the speed and volume of employee’s breath. Lift Test We can test your employees’ ability to lift a required minimum weight using our lift tests. Vision/Whisper Test We can perform ...

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