During the global emergency of COVID 19 when we were not able to avail a face-to-face physician consultation, the virtual care saved us. Telemedicine is now an emerging technology in health care meeting the patients’ needs. Cardiovascular medical practice has moved a step ahead with remote processing of cardiac diseases through telecardiology. Real time patient management is possible even during critical conditions like CHF and cardiac arrests. Tele ECG and its recordings The main purpose ...
Diwali and the care everyone needs to take when there are fireworks. Diwali is a festival of lights and joy. It is celebrated mainly in India and some other countries. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a festival celebrated in India and Nepal. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the Hindu month of Kartik, which falls in October this year. Monday, October 24th, is the Diwali date. It's a ...
Health literacy means being able to understand and make use of information about your health. You can't be too healthy if you don't know what's going on in your body! What is health? There are many ways for people to improve their health literacy, including Reading books or magazines about health Talking with a medical professional Taking an online course or class related to your health October is National Health Literacy Month ...
Covid-19 is a global pandemic that has infected large areas of the world. After Covid, we have a new world to live in. But, we are still in a post-covid world, which is fearful. “Covid-19, Where We are Heading to?” We face the same challenges as before, but now we are armed with knowledge about how to protect ourselves and our families from these diseases. Because of this, there are several different types of covid-19 ...
This October, breast cancer awareness is at the forefront of our minds. October is the Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Cancer of the breast is the most common type of cancer in women as it affects 1 in 8 women. One in every three women will be diagnosed with breast lump at some point in their life. Women who visit for a mammogram most frequently complain of pain under the breast or a breast lump. Breast ...
Immigration physicals are a critical need for any new permanent residents, workers on visa programs, and other immigrants coming into the country. The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the process for patients to immigrate to the United States, but there are options to help secure efficient and fast immigration physicals for newly arrived residents. AFC Urgent Care Warrington offers immigration physicals for patients that need to establish a permanent or temporary residency in the U.S ...
Patients need COVID-19 testing in order to return to work, school, and normal activities as restrictions on businesses open and our communities go back to a “new normal.” Sometimes, a patient may need a faster type of COVID-19 testing than the standard PCR nasal swab if they are going back to work/travel/etc. on a short notice. Luckily, patients can book Rapid COVID-19 testing at AFC Urgent Care Warrington so they can have same-day ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a second wave to start of 2021, which means that available testing and vaccinations are crucial to help our community transition to the “new normal.” Vaccinations are going to be scheduled based on age group and specific occupational hierarchy (healthcare providers, first responders, essential workers) so many patients will need to asses their infection risks with COVID-19 testing. The good news for patients is that rapid COVID-19 testing provides ...
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to progress with more cases rising across Bucks County, PA and other nearby communities. The nation patient awaits as the COVID-19 vaccine slowly rollouts out to the country as public health departments and healthcare providers coordinate vaccination programs. You may have seen recent news articles and information about new vaccinations, but the vaccine process will take some time. In general, the most vulnerable and at-risk groups will get the vaccine first ...
Heading home for the holidays is something that people look forward to each year, but unfortunately, 2020 has been anything but typical. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we work, go to school, and even shop for groceries, so it’s reasonable to expect it will impact how we celebrate the holidays too. If you plan on traveling for the holidays this year, keep these safety tips in mind before you start packing a bag ...
