ATTENTION AFC PATIENTS In West Hartford Connecticut Per the Regional Travel Advisory (Connecticut, New York and New Jersey) Anyone coming from states with a significant Community spread of COVID-19 is directed to SELF-QUARANTINE for 14 days that starts from the time one arrives in CT, NY and NJ. As many of you have questions about traveling in and out of Connecticut, AFC Urgent Care West Hartford has answers for tour families and friends in the ...
AFC Urgent Care West Hartford is performing COVID-19 testing for employers, living facilities, nursing homes and friends and families surrounding the West Hartford area. As we continue to increase testing and offer more testing options, many of you have questions concerning the types of COVID-19 tests offered. AFC Urgent Care West Hartford created this guide explaining exactly what each test does, what they can and can’t tell you, how much they cost and how ...
If your child is doing a good amount of swimming this summer and suffering from earaches, it’s often difficult to know whether he/she is is experiencing a middle ear infection or swimmer’s ear. Symptoms can overlap and it can be confusing to distinguish between the two. We can help you differentiate between swimmer’s ear, or an outer ear infection, and a middle ear infection. Swimmer’s ear or middle ear infection ...
Connecticut has been quick to respond when it comes to the vaccine distribution schedule. As many of us are still waiting in line, some of us are unsure of how to schedule their vaccine. AFC Urgent Care West Hartford understands that it can be a confusing process, but we can assure you that with these steps, you’ll be ready when it’s your turn to start scheduling your COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Who is eligible ...
If your child is doing a good amount of swimming this summer and suffering from earaches, it’s often difficult to know whether he/she is is experiencing a middle ear infection or swimmer’s ear. Symptoms can overlap and it can be confusing to distinguish between the two. We can help you differentiate between swimmer’s ear, or an outer ear infection, and a middle ear infection. Swimmer’s ear or middle ear infection ...
West Hartford in News discussing the new Concussion Law in CT as it pertains to youth sports. Check out the video to see Dr Brown’s interview with WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News as they sit down with a West Hartford Youth Hockey player who suffered a concussion and has gained a greater awareness for this very serious issue. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s); if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js ...
As with any new business sector, innovators find a way to turn a good concept into a great one. Two Connecticut businessmen are using their collective expertise to open a series of urgent care centers, offering a combination of exceptional medical care and impeccable customer service. Top News – West Hartford Patch (Click to go to article)
Everyone has grown up being warned to stay away from “leaves of three,” “berries white,” and “hairy vines.” These are the few ways we can spot poison ivy and poison oak while spending time outdoors. Thankfully there are a few distinct differences between the two. There are many kinds of poisonous plants in nature, but the big three that often cause the most damage are poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac. These plants contain ...
Have a child entering school in a few weeks? How about a college Freshman about to leave for fall semester? It’s time to check off important medical prerequisites before sending them off to school. AFC Urgent Care West Hartford is aware that the coronavirus pandemic is concerning parents about their children returning to school safely. Questions like, “What immunizations or testing does my child need in order to return to school?” are important to ...
Remember the cyanide scare decades ago when seven Chicago residents died after ingesting Tylenol laced with poison? Though the incident happened weeks before Halloween, it was proof that even sealed substances can be tampered with. Chicago residents, and the rest of the country, were in a panic – some neighborhoods prohibited edible treats from being passed out, while another neighborhood banned trick-or-treating altogether. The fervor has only escalated. Parents have become ever more vigilant as the ...
