If you have a broken bone or a fracture, urgent care may be able to help. Learn the different types of fractures (broken bones), what we treat, and when to go to the ER vs. urgent care. How Do You Know a Bone is Broken? Every year, millions of people break a bone. Broken bones typically result from a trauma like a fall, car accident, or sports injury. Medical conditions such as osteoporosis or repetitive ...
As June arrives, so does Men's Health Month, providing a vital opportunity to contemplate the numerous ways in which men can enhance their well-being. It's crucial to acknowledge the specific health challenges that men face, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and cardiovascular disease, which impact the lives of millions of men annually. Moreover, men are more susceptible to workplace injuries and fatalities compared to women. Now is the time to encourage men to ...
Physical for sports exams, also known as pre-participation physical examinations (PPEs), help determine whether a person is physically fit to participate in organized sports activities. This physical exam aims to identify any possible medical conditions that could put the athlete at risk for severe injury or illness during practice or competition. Sports physicals are typically done annually, though some states may require more frequent exams based on age and the type of sport being played ...
P.S. We hate deer ticks, too! Deer ticks and people are like oil and water - they just don't mix. While people love to spend time outdoors and go on hikes, deer ticks love to bite and give unwanted diseases like Lyme disease. For this reason, AFC Urgent Care Natick has created a guide on lyme disease prevention and what to do if you do get bitten by a deer tick. Avoiding Deer Ticks ...
While it is possible to develop lower back and leg pain from COVID, there are also several other causes. As experts in urgent healthcare services, AFC in Natick indicates why you might be experiencing back pain after COVID and explains some other reasons you might have lower back pain. Lower Back and Leg Pain from COVID Lower back pain is a possible symptom of COVID-19. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, given ...
So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in Natick has answers, and treatment, for you. Mononucleosis (mono) is an infectious viral disease most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but other viruses can also cause it. Also sometimes known as the “kissing disease,” mono is spread through saliva and can even be passed from person to person from sharing cutlery and utensils. According to the CDC, mono occurs mainly ...
The healthcare industry has evolved to include telehealth urgent care, an innovative technology that has made it easier for people worldwide to access healthcare virtually. This medical service offers faster urgent care visits through virtual appointments, providing services from physical exams to diagnostics, which allows healthcare providers to connect with patients remotely, providing care, support, and information from a distance. This can be particularly beneficial for patients with mobility or transportation issues, with busy schedules ...
Of course sex doesn’t always have to lead to an unwanted STD or STI. If you learn more about them, what your risk factors are and ways to test and treat them, you can avoid them altogether. This April is STD/STI Awareness month and the message is very clear: The risk is not knowing. Get yourself tested to know your status! At the same time, you don’t want to leave an STD ...
This winter wasn’t too cold, right? It’s fair to say that our climate is changing, and because it’s changing, our allergies, or when they happen, may change too. Since we had a warm winter, this spring, the pollen levels may be heavier and longer lasting compared to the previous years. There’s going to be a lot of sneezing, coughing, and watery eyes this spring. Let’s keep in mind that COVID-19 ...
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 ...
