Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...

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A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery.  If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...

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Local urgent care centers in Hartsdale, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room.  Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...

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Sleep is something people need in order to function at their best, as well as improve their health. Therefore, if people are not getting the sleep they need, their health and productivity can suffer. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hartsdale wants to share some insight into the symptoms of sleep deprivation, as well as ways you can establish a better routine for sleep. How Much Sleep Should I Be Getting Each Night? The amount ...

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Think stress only affects your mood? Think again! Stress, especially chronic stress, can take a toll on your overall health if you're not careful. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hartsdale wants to provide you with insight on how to better manage your stress so that your heath doesn't suffer. What Does Stress Do to Your Body? When you start to feel stressed, your heart can start pounding fast and your muscles tighten ...

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Pneumonia is one of those medical conditions that we hear of often, but don't necessarily know much about. In order to avoid spreading the condition to others and to be able to recover from pneumonia as soon as possible, our team at AFC Urgent Care Hartsdale want you to be able to recognize the early signs of pneumonia, as well as how you can treat the condition as soon as possible! Read on as ...

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If you've ever had a sinus infection, you may be familiar with the pulsating pain and discomfort. And you probably know that you don't want to experience one during the holiday season! That's why our team at AFC Urgent Care Hartsdale is sharing some insight about the condition, including symptoms to watch for. Is It a Cold or a Sinus Infection? It can sometimes be hard to tell the difference between a ...

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Fortunately, it is also one of the most curable if caught early. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hartsdale wants to offer you tips on how you can take steps to reduce your risk of skin cancer in your lifetime. Who Gets Skin Cancer? While men are more likely to be diagnosed with ...

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Now that October has rolled around, there is probably one word you are hearing a lot more in daily conversation—flu! However, the flu doesn't have to be a part to your fall and winter season. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hartsdale wants you to know how you can take action against the flu, as well as treatment options that are available should the flu virus arrive. What Steps Can You Take to ...

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It is the season we have all been waiting for! As soon as the temperatures warmed up, it was time for us to finally make our way outside. However, how many of you are already suffering from a number of bug bites as a result? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hartsdale wants to offer you tips on how you can both prevent and treat bug bites this summer. How Do You Prevent Summer Bug ...

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