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 ...
It’s no secret that the fitness industry is continually evolving and changing. From Zumba to hot yoga, we’ve seen many trends come around over the years. Some stick, some only last a short time, but they all gain a lot of attention in their prime. Following fitness, trends is a fun way to switch up your workout regimen to see continued results and avoid boredom in the gym. HIIT HIIT, also known as ...
With winter in full gear, we thought we’d take this opportunity to dig deep into two respiratory diseases we are seeing a lot of at our urgent care centers, to help people determine whether they have pneumonia or bronchitis. Often, the symptoms mimic one another, and it can sometimes be tough to tell which ailment they are suffering from. Read further learn more about what signs to watch out for, and what to do ...
More kids are playing organized sports today than ever before. Playing on a community or school sports team is a great way for kids to stay in shape and learn teamwork, which is probably why more than 37 million American children and teenagers play at least one sport. No matter which spring sport your child plays — whether it’s soccer, tennis, baseball, track, or lacrosse– there’s always a risk of getting hurt. The casualties ...
The holidays are here again & that means that a lot of us will be traveling home to see our families & loved ones! Traveling can take a toll on the body & sometimes can leave you feeling & smelling unfresh. Nobody wants to feel uncomfortable while traveling around other people that you may be stuck with moving on a bus or plane. Nobody wants to go home to mom & dad not smelling their best either. AFC Urgent Care ...
As we all know, mosquitos and their bites are not just unwanted and annoying, but can lead to some truly devastating illnesses such as West Nile Virus. The most obvious answer to avoid getting a mosquito borne illness is to avoid getting bitten in the first place. Because of this fact, it is essential that we keep those pesky bugs at bay! Below, Urgent Care West Hartford has put together your essential summer guide on ...
The weather outside is getting frightful, which must mean we’ve entered the winter season. For people with all skin types, it can be a lot more challenging to keep skin healthy and moisturized in the cold, unforgiving air outside and the dry, punishing heat inside. Your skin is your body’s first line of defense when it comes to preventing illness, so keeping it healthy can directly influence how you feel all winter long ...
Strep throat, which is an infection due to streptococcus bacteria, is one cause of sore throats. It can be a bad one. With strep throat, the sore throat is often more severe and persists. A sore throat is viral. Strep is bacterial. 8 Signs That You May Have Strep Throat: Severe fatigue Temperatures of over 101.9 F Body Aches and Pains White spots appearing on the back of your throat Extreme red throat Trouble ...
Voting is now open for the readers poll awards in Hartford Magazine. What do you love most about living in Greater Hartford? Nominate and vote for your favorites today. This May, Hartford Magazine will publish the winners in their twelfth annual “Best Of Hartford” issue. Vote for West Hartford in the Best Urgent Care Category in Hartford Magazine! Votes are pouring in & we can’t thank you enough for taking the time out to vote ...
is a full-service Urgent Care center servicing the residents of West Hartford and the surrounding area. We offer a number of services for minor conditions including sprains, sore throats, back pain, and blood work. Our center offers extended hours as well to help accommodate our patient’s busy schedules. Our center is open 7 days a week, Monday to Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday to Sunday 8am-5pm. A visit to is fast and convenient as well ...
