" Now that winter is in full swing, it’s the perfect time to remind people about winter safety tips. Though people of all ages enjoy the fun of skiing and snowboarding each winter, the risk of injury – whether minor (cuts, strains, and fractures) or severe (head, neck, and spinal damage) – is very high. Luckily, a few easy winter safety tips are all you need to catch big air without getting in big trouble. Take a ...
" The cost of healthcare is at an all time high and continues to rise over time. Tax penalties for non-coverage are set to increase in addition to the price of self-pay hospital visits, prescriptions, exams, and other healthcare services. Being uninsured can cost you thousands of dollars per year. Luckily, ConnectiCare is here to provide individuals, families, employers, providers, and producers in Connecticut with affordable, comprehensive health insurance. Join AFC Urgent Care Stamford and learn ...
" January is a great month to focus on women’s health. It’s a new year, and time for a new start, health-wise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focuses on cervical cancer prevention and raises awareness about the benefits of folic acid to kick off 2015. At AFC Urgent Care, we thought we’d piggyback on those topics and offer a checkup checklist just for women. Women are at risk for a number ...
" Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a scary report, outlining the severity of the flu this year. Due to an uptick in deaths attributed to the flu, the CDC declared the flu had reached epidemic status. While that sounds serious, there are still ways for you to ward off the flu and stay healthy this season. The flu is particularly troublesome for children under 5 — and especially under 2 — and for adults ...
" Confusion exists about deciphering whether you have bronchitis or the much more serious pneumonia. Often times the symptoms are very similar, and there can be a point when the 2 overlap as well. At our urgent care center in Stamford we see people walking in wondering which they have. We will help diagnose you, but in the meantime, here are some tips to help you figure out whether you are sick with acute or chronic ...
" Winter is the time for falling temperatures, snow, and…people? The risk of accidental injury and broken bones from slips and falls drastically increases during winter as snow and rain freezes into slippery ice patches. People of all ages, genders, and physical capabilities can slip and fall, which often results in serious or fatal injury. The risk is even higher for children and the elderly. Luckily, most falls can be prevented with a few easy ...
