COVID-19 testing and coronavirus antibody testing are widely available for most patients. As mentioned in our last blog post, there are two main types of COVID-19 testing patients can recieve: the antibody test which measures a patient’s immunity and recovery from COVID-19 and the swab test detects an active coronavirus infection. While testing access has increased across the country it is important to effectively evaluate an ideal COVID-19 testing facility that meets your needs ...
COVID-19 testing is now becoming widely available as patients have increased access to multiple types of testing. However, many patients may not be entirely sure how they can book testing and what types of tests they may need. The good news is that AFC Urgent Care Warrington offers COVID-19 testing for patients and antibody testing for patients that need to get tested right away. While some clinics don’t have accessible testing and screening, AFC ...
COVID-19 is one of the most pressing healthcare crises in recent memory. Currently, the CDC estimates that nearly 180,000 patients have the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as cases are likely to climb significant higher over the month of April 2020. Communities across the country are working together to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by social distancing, limiting large gatherings, working from home, and making other significant sacrifices that are required to help combat the virus ...
Sore throat is one of the most common urgent care illnesses that patients experience. Many viruses, illnesses, and even just exhaustion of the pharynx can lead to a sore throat for most patients. Sore throat in general can lead to many issues for patients such as extreme discomfort, difficulty breathing and swallowing, and may even be a symptom of a more troublesome chronic disease. Below, we’ll dive into new options for patients that allow ...
Joint Pain is any pain caused around the shoulders, hips, elbows, and knees: really anywhere that is a major joint in the human. When joint pain begins to irritate patients, it can cause extreme discomfort and make it difficult to complete simple tasks. Additionally, joint pain can exacerbate chronic conditions such as arthritis and lead to a need for urgent care. So what should patients do to identify their joint pain. Also, what should you ...
A kidney Infection is a type of urinary tract infection caused by a bacteria that generally begins in your urethra or bladder and travels to one or both of the kidneys. They can be sudden or chronic. Common causes of Kidney Infections: It could be caused by a bacteria from an infection somewhere else in your body, like from an artificial joint, that spreads to the kidneys through your bloodstream. It could be the result ...
Illness can be defined as unhealthy or unwell state of body or mind. Causes of Illness Stress Malnutrition / Vitamin deficiency Illness because of disease Lack of sleep Lack of exercise What to eat? Fruits and vegetables Nuts, lentils A balanced diet Common Symptoms: Fever Pains Cold/ cough Diarrhea Anxiety Pains Fatigue Dizziness What to Eat? Eating Some foods can prevent from falling ill often. Some of them are: Fresh fruits and vegetables Nuts and seeds ...
Who is excited about warmer days ahead? We all are! However, with the sunnier days comes a responsibility to make sure we are doing all we can to protect our skin from the sun. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Warringtown wants you to know how to have fun in the sun while also playing it safe when it comes to your skin care! Read on as we share some insight. Why Is It Important ...
Telemedicine, sometimes referred to as telehealth, is one of the fastest growing platforms for patient to get accessible, remote, and affordable urgent care. In fact, telemedicine can provide safe and convenient medical care for patients of all needs. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), telemedicine is defined as the practice of delivering medical care to patients through a remote audio and/or video connection. Unlike telehealth though, telemedicine is specifically when a ...
" Did you know that around 80% of what we perceive in life comes from our eyesight? While we have a tendency to focus on our heart and brain health, it is important for us also to take time to care for our eyes. As a result, our team at AFC Urgent Care Warrington wants to use the month of April to help you understand why it is so important for you to take care of ...
