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 ...
Despite our best efforts to maintain a healthy diet, exercise regularly, wash our hands and steer clear of germs, we’ve all experienced the inevitable sick day. You know what we mean. You may not be sure of the cause, but you just don’t feel so hot. Runny noses, upset stomachs, skin rashes, cuts and scrapes are just part of the drill when it comes to being human. And while we’d like to ...
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and getting regular eye tests can help prevent the development. Glaucoma causes damage to the optic nerve in the eye that can lead to blindness. It has affected over 2.7 million people over the age of 40. If you are over 40 or just have questions about eye health, call or visit AFC Urgent Care West Hartford. Our physicians can give you the best preventative care and recommendations based ...
With snow and freezing temperatures ahead of us, it’s important to take precautions this winter season. Accidents do happen, and they often occur more during the winter season. From slipping on frozen sidewalks to hypothermia, AFC Urgent Care West Hartford is here to keep you prepared and informed this winter season. Heart Problems With temperatures dropping outside, it can be easy to have a sedentary lifestyle throughout the cold months. When the snow starts ...
At Danbury we see a good number of diabetic patients walk through our door. Dr. Brown talks about the warning signs of Diabetes in this Medical Minute: Diabetes is a group of diseases that can result in high sugar, or glucose, levels. It is not uncommon, and here in the U.S. afflicts about 25 million people. Out of those 25 million, 8-9 million go un-diagnosed, which can be very dangerous. Untreated diabetes can lead ...
We sat down with Mary Scanlon of Spotlight, on Lite 100.5 WRCH. We discuss the upcoming cold and flu season Enterovirus, Whooping Cough and tips on how to stay healthy. Listen in… http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2014/09/28/spotlite-doctors-express/
