Recent Blog Posts

Preparing for the Sports Season: The Importance of Your Athlete’s Sports Physical

A new school year is exciting, but for athletes, the start of a new sports season is what they’ve been waiting for since the final whistle of last season. Whether your athlete is returning for another season at one of NE Portland’s ten high schools, joining a new sport, or preparing for a competitive league, one important step comes before stepping onto the field: completing a sports physical. A sports physical, also called ...

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Swimmer’s Ear Treatment in NE Portland: Don’t Let Ear Pain Interrupt Your Summer

Summer in Northeast Portland is the perfect time to get outside. Whether you’re cooling off at Grant Pool, spending the day at Blue Lake Regional Park, kayaking along the Columbia Slough, or enjoying a neighborhood splash pad, water activities are a great way to stay active during the warmer months. Unfortunately, they can also increase your risk of developing swimmer’s ear. At AFC Urgent Care NE Portland, we frequently diagnose and treat swimmer ...

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