It is recommended by healthcare professionals that we get tested for STI’s (Sexually Transmitted Infections) when there is any reason to believe we may have caught or transmitted an infection. However, not all of us do it. Why is that? There seem to be a lot of misconceptions about STI Testing, and here at AFC Urgent Care West Hartford, we want to straighten all of that out in hopes that you start taking advantage ...
Its November & that means its time for the holidays once again! The holiday season is always everyone’s favorite time of the year. However, one thing you don’t want to do is go home to see your family & friends with suffering skin! In the cold seasons, our skin needs a little more care than usual, this is why AFC Urgent Care West Hartford is offering some skin care tips so you can be glowing ...
As spring turns to summer and mosquito season revs up, here in the Greater Hartford area we need to up our prevention game against the might mosquito. Will Zika be a threat in Hartford ? As we know, here in Connecticut we face a double whammy: the possibilities of spreading both the Zika and West Nile Virus over the summer months. Why should we be concerned about Zika in Connecticut? There are 2 reasons: Although the ...
As an employer, it can be stressful to ensure your business is running smoothly while maintaining the health and well-being of your employees. Here at we want to make your job as a business owner as easy as possible by offering our employer services for your business. From DOT physicals to Pre-employment physicals, offers the widest range of employer services to all of our patients. We want to assure that your employees are as healthy ...
Children can get sick at any time of the year, but the Wintertime is especially germy. From flu season to daycares, kids (and adults) are more likely to get a contagious virus. With COVID-19 on the top of everyone’s mind and the vaccine still months away, staying safe during flu season is our number one priority. AFC Urgent Care West Hartford can provide you with all the information you need to keep your kids ...
Whether you’re a parent getting ready to take your kids trick-or-treating or you’re someone who doesn’t participate in Halloween at all, everyone needs to be aware of the dangers that come with Halloween night. It’s a whole new world out there these days with everything from candy concerns to strangers who live next door. From Urgent Care West Hartford, here are 5 Halloween safety tips for 2018 that will keep your ...
Break out the lunch boxes and the three-ring binders, back-to-school season is upon us again! Amid the mad dash for backpacks, pencil cases and the rapidly approaching school bus, it’s easy to forget about the health concerns of going back to school. Back-to-school time is also prime time for germs and bugs; an enormous number of children spend most of the day in close contact and touch a lot of shared surfaces (e.g ...
People are often telling us they don’t know when they need stitches. This Medical Minute is here to answer all your questions. Whether or not you need stitches depends on a variety of factors. Factors you must consider… how big the wound is how deep it is where on the body it is located It is important to come on in to our west Hartford urgent care center, go to your doctor or visit ...
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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 ...
