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Dr. Francis Forno Joins AFC Urgent Care Team

October 31, 2014

" We are happy to announce that Dr. Francis J. Forno Jr., D.O., has joined the AFC Urgent Care Stamford Urgent Care  team as a full time physician, effective October 15. You may have seen him around already. Dr. Forno brings 16 years of physician experience to his new position at AFC Urgent Care. He most recently ran his own Family Practice office in Newtown, CT treating all age groups starting with children over 6 ...

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An Urgent Care Perspective: In the U.S. Flu is A Bigger Threat Than Ebola

October 31, 2014

" There is no denying that the Ebola virus is a tragic and deadly international concern, and that every precaution should be taken to ensure the deadly virus doesn’t spread further. here at AFC Urgent Care, we want to point to another virus, just as deadly, if not more, that is  as much of a threat to lives here in the U.S, as much, if not  more often than the Ebola virus. That virus ...

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Why Urgent Care? Extended Walk-in Hours

October 16, 2014

" AFC Urgent Care Stamford provides fast and efficient urgent care for a number of minor injuries and illnesses 7 days a week. We want to provide urgent care to all of our patients while making it as convenient and comfortable as possible. To ensure every patient has access to our urgent care center, we offer extended hours Monday to Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday to Sunday 8am-5pm. We understand that everyone’s schedule does not fall ...

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Saving Money: Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room

October 16, 2014

" Each year, nearly 100 million people visit the E.R for a number of medical conditions. This commonly results in long wait times and uncomfortable environments. With somewhere between 60-80% of these visits classified as non-life threatening, instead of waiting for hours upon hours, visit AFC Urgent Care. We offer a number of treatment options for common illnesses and injuries tailored to each individual patient for a fraction of the cost of the Emergency Room ...

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Signs and Symptoms of the Flu

October 7, 2014

" There are some clear ways to determine whether you are suffering from the flu or just have a bad cold. At our urgent care center in Stamford we want you to know the signs and the symptoms of the flu. Watch this AFC Urgent Care Medical Minute to find out more about the flu. Both the flu and a common cold are respiratory infections caused by viruses. The symptoms of these infections can and do ...

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