Let’s face it; everyone loves sex, but not when there is a risk of contracting a STD or STI. Welcome to STD Awareness Month! As much as we love sexual intimacy, it can have a chance of coming with unwanted sexual trasmitted infections known as STI’s and sexually transmitted diseases known as STD’s. Yes, they are treatable, and manageable, but one has to take them very seriously. If an STD or an ...
Spring allergies are an itch you don’t want to deal with this spring season. Since we had another warm winter, pollen levels may be stronger and last longer due to the climate change. Let’s also keep in mind that COVID-19 hasn’t left our lives, yet. Even though some allergy symptoms and COVID-19 symptoms overlap, there are differences--and just because you’re sneezing or coughing, it doesn’t necessarily mean it's COVID-19 ...
Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...
A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery. If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...
Local urgent care centers in Torrington, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room. Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...
We’re all aware that COVID-19 (Omicron B.1.1.529…the latest variant) has not only impacted us, but the whole world. It’s fair to say that 3 years into this deadly virus, we know more about COVID-19 than we did before. That being said, not every symptom we feel will lead COVID-19. COVID-19 is part of our lives, but so is Strep throat and many other illnesses. Strep throat can be minor ...
What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers. What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...
Thyroid disease is an often overlooked yet very common condition that can have a huge impact on your overall health and wellbeing. It can cause a range of symptoms, and potential health issues. Afterall, this small butterfly shaped gland controls more bodily processes than you think! It's important to be aware of the causes, symptoms, and treatments of thyroid disease, so you can catch it early and get the treatment you need to stay ...
RSV is a respiratory virus that causes symptoms like wheezing, runny nose, and low fever. Although the infection can be mild in some children, it can have serious consequences for others. RSV infects babies less than one year old more frequently than other age groups because they lack antibodies to ward off the virus. With the recent surge of RSV cases in children and children hospitals filling up with cases of RSV, AFC Urgent Care ...
November is American Diabetes Month and the perfect time to get involved with initiatives aimed at raising awareness of this chronic condition. People living with diabetes have to manage their disease every day, monitoring their blood glucose levels and following a strict diet. But what if you could help them ease that burden? Imagine if your actions could make things easier for those who struggle with constant monitoring and counting their carbs. Wouldn’t that ...
