" At the start of every new year, we all make resolutions to improve our health and our daily lives. But often, in the hustle and bustle of the new year, we end up forgetting or neglecting our resolutions, and which makes our goals that much harder to accomplish. This year, why not break from that pattern, and choose resolutions that will have a big impact on your life without taking an enormous effort? Choosing high-impact ...
" By December, many people feel like it’s too late to get their flu shot. Flu season has started, and if they didn’t get their flu shot in the fall, they’re certainly not going to find time for it during the busy holiday season. But the truth is, as long as people are still getting sick with the flu, people should still be getting the flu shot. If you haven’t gotten your ...
" On December 6th, 2012, AFC Doctors Express Urgent Care North Andover opened its doors. Back then, our center was simply called ‘Doctors Express North Andover’. Now, four years later, our center has become a go-to destination for convenient and accessible healthcare. From the very beginning, our staff aspired to become more than just a health center; we wanted the residents of Merrimack Valley to look at us as a member of their community. Through charitable ...
" The holiday season has already started, and so has flu season. That’s why the CDC has designated the week of December 4 – 10, 2016, as National Influenza Vaccination Week. Once November ends and the holiday season starts, people tend to forget about getting their flu shot. In fact, research from past flu seasons has shown that very few people get a flu shot after the end of November. And not only that, but last ...
" If you’re expecting a little one within the next nine months, you probably have a lot on your mind. Between the doctor’s visits, prenatal classes, prepping the baby’s room and stocking up on everything you will need, preparing for your baby’s arrival can be exhausting. Among everything else you have to do, it can be easy to forget to get your flu shot! Getting a flu shot is especially important for ...
" This year, AFC Doctors Express Urgent Care was happy to be a proud sponsor of North Andover High School’s third annual Wrestle’Lympics. Wrestle’Lympics is an annual fundraising event featuring wrestling matches between special athletes and varsity team members. The athletes showcase techniques they learned from weeks of practicing with coaches and athletes from neighboring wrestling programs, as well as develop one-on-one relationships. We were truly honored to be a part of an ...
" Keep Your Friends and Family Healthy This Holiday Season This Thanksgiving, pass the turkey, not the flu! Illnesses, such as the flu, can be transferred through sneezing, coughing or surface contamination. According to the CDC, germs can live approximately two hours on surfaces such as door knobs or kitchen counters. With a few preventative steps, your friends and family will be able relax and focus on the fun and food, rather than worrying about sore ...
" The season of fall is iconic to the New England region, as the beauty created by the changing leaves makes New England’s natural aesthetic rival any other part of the world’s for the next few fleeting weeks. And it is perhaps in Merrimack Valley where New England’s fall essence is captured most. North Andover and its surrounding cities and towns somehow evoke the small-town charm that is representative of New England, while ...
" Summer might be fun, and spring is lovely, but the best season has got to be fall. The changing leaves, the brisk winds and the warm fires bring everyone closer, and the leisure activities can’t be beat. Over a third of Americans list fall as their favorite season, blowing all of the other seasons out of the water. However, fall requires a change of habits to stay healthy, especially as the days grow shorter ...
" Our Team’s View at This Year’s Andover Day! Each year, the town of Andover congregates downtown to celebrate the town’s heritage and sense of community at Andover Day. This year’s annual block party was held last Saturday, September 10th, and prompted thousands of visitors from all over Merrimack Valley to join in on the festivities. This year’s bash included a series of live musicians, delicious food vendors and even a ...
" For many kids, the summer is a three-month-long outdoor adventure, and they celebrate the warm weather and free time by riding bikes, hiking and playing sports. But as the school year begins, it can become harder for families to carve out the time to be active and stay healthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, kids are getting less physical activity and more junk food than ever, which can lead to a ...
" September is Healthy Aging Month, and AFC Urgent Care North Andover is dedicated to helping our patients maintain healthy and happy lives as they age. As you age, your healthcare needs become more unique. Situations might arise that are scarier as a senior adult than they would have been if you were 20 years younger. At AFC Urgent Care North Andover, we understand the special nature of senior adult health concerns, and we are equipped ...
" As a parent, you want your child to do well in school. The best way to ensure their success is to give them the tools and the fuel they need to do well, both in the classroom and in life. We’ve got you covered there, with our blog last week on back-to-school health kits, and now we’ve got more information for you! The team at AFC Urgent Care North Andover has put together ...
" When your child returns to school, it can often mean a renewed exposure to germs and possible injuries. AFC Urgent Care North Andover has a tried and true list of recommendations to keep your kids healthy, even when they aren’t with you. Here is our back-to-school health kit, a complete list of the portable tools and items that can make the school day much healthier, without much effort on your part. This health kit ...
" Nighttime fireworks shows, long stays at summer camp, family vacations and the late sunsets of summertime are some of the many joys your child may have experienced during their summer vacation. But getting to take part in these fun-filled moments over the past few months may also mean your child was allowed to have some later bedtimes than normal. Now that school is back in session, you may be wondering how these late bedtimes over ...
" Vaccinations are one of the biggest public health innovations in history. Because of the myriad vaccines we have available, we have completely or nearly eliminated several devastating diseases, saving countless lives in the process. Diseases like measles, mumps, whooping cough and chickenpox can be debilitating, or even fatal. In order to keep your children — and other students— healthy, you must ensure their vaccinations are up-to-date before school starts. AFC Urgent Care North Andover is there ...
" [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”4″ gal_title=”NA National Night Out”] Each year, the people of Merrimack Valley congregate to celebrate the unity between the police department and the local community. The event, called National Night Out, took place on August 2nd throughout the towns of Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire to help create a safer environment for both the police and civilians. At North Andover’s National Night Out, everyone gathered at Hayes Stadium to enjoy ...
" If your child plays team sports through their school, you are probably looking forward to cheering them on during their season, and planning out your schedule around their practices. But have you planned for their sports physical yet? The pre-participation sports physical is required almost universally in the United States. Sports physicals help prevent risk and assess the health and fitness of children to ensure the activity will be healthy for them. Here’s why ...
