Will COVID-19 Still Be Circulating This Fall?

September 15, 2023

Will COVID-19 Still Be Circulating This Fall?

Now that the kids are back in school and you have your family routine down to a science, it’s time to start thinking about the cold and flu season approaching fast. It is normal for kids and parents alike to contract a few illnesses throughout this season, so being aware of different symptoms and circulating infections is important. The common cold, the flu and COVID-19 are all possibilities for your family as we head ...

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How Can I Avoid Falling While at Home?

September 14, 2023

How Can I Avoid Falling While at Home?

Getting older comes with so many privileges and wonderful life experiences, but it also comes with its challenges. You may not be as agile as you used to be, and maybe you are a bit unsteady on your feet at times. While kids and even younger adults can trip or slip while at home and probably will get up without much thought, it can be harder to get off the floor when you are older ...

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How Does Smoking Affect Your Lungs?

August 16, 2023

How Does Smoking Affect Your Lungs?

A proper diet and regular exercise are crucial to a healthy lifestyle, but other choices you make on a daily basis also contribute to your overall health. Choosing to smoke not only is bad for your health in the short-term, but it has the potential to cause some significant health issues for you later in life. We know that tobacco is highly addictive, and it can be really hard to quit! However, finding your motivation ...

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Does AFC Urgent Care Cleveland Run Labs?

August 2, 2023

Does AFC Urgent Care Cleveland Run Labs?

Our bodies are incredibly complex. They have the most unique and intricate systems of maintaining and facilitating our needs on a daily basis, and we really don’t give them the credit they deserve! Each of our systems need to work in tandem to keep us healthy and avoid injury, but sometimes, things can go awry and you may be wondering what is going on. This is where our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team shines ...

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Do All Bug Bites Look Different?

July 16, 2023

Do All Bug Bites Look Different?

We are right in the heart of the summer season here in Cleveland, and we are hoping you are enjoying spending time outside in the warmth just like us. While you are out and about, chances are that you will encounter a few bugs here and there. It is the South, after all Bugs are often just a nuisance and can be swatted away, but sometimes they can bite or sting and leave painful marks ...

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How Often Are STDs Diagnosed at AFC?

July 2, 2023

How Often Are STDs Diagnosed at AFC?

Feeling sick is never fun, but it can be especially troublesome if you suspect an STD, or sexually transmitted disease. While they can be uncomfortable, they are really common! In fact, one in five Americans experience an STD in a given year. Since those odds are pretty significant, you may find yourself wondering if you need to be tested one day. Did you know that AFC tests and treats STDs? Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland ...

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When Does Alzheimer’s Appear?

June 16, 2023

When Does Alzheimer’s Appear?

Memory diseases and dementia can be incredibly intimidating to think about. No one wants to consider the possibility of losing precious memories or relationships with loved ones. Unfortunately, almost 55 million people around the world have some type of dementia such as Alzheimer’s. If you occasionally lose your keys or have trouble recalling certain parts of a story, that is usually not a cause for immediate concern. When your memory troubles appear alongside a ...

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Can AFC Help My Fracture?

June 2, 2023

Can AFC Help My Fracture?

Getting hurt is never fun, but it is a part of life. Being active and participating in sports, physical activity and just day-to-day life always carries a certain level of risk. While minor injuries are not a big deal, injuries like broken bones can be really painful and need medical attention. Thankfully, that’s where we come in! We have the tools and equipment necessary to help diagnose your injury, and we can help you ...

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Urgent Care vs Emergency Room: The Key Differences

May 30, 2023

Urgent Care vs Emergency Room: The Key Differences

What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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What Happens if I Get Salmonella While Pregnant?

May 16, 2023

What Happens if I Get Salmonella While Pregnant?

If you have ever been pregnant before, you know all of the rules and recommendations around what you should and shouldn’t be eating. It can be exhausting keeping track of it all! However, these guidelines are in place to protect you and your growing baby. Coming down with food poisoning is never fun, but it is especially frustrating and even potentially dangerous to do so while you are pregnant. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland ...

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