" Lately, there has been significant media coverage about a virus called “MERS,” which is an acronym for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. Similar in structure to the virus that causes the common cold, MERS is a rare coronavirus that can cause a respiratory illness in humans and animals, but it causes a very severe illness and possibly even death. The MERS virus is a new strain of coronavirus that infected patients in the Middle East beginning ...
" DOT Physicals Performed in Waltham, MA Beginning on May 21st, physicians who perform DOT physicals must be registered as a registered medical examiner with the Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. The program was set up by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and requires those who require DOT physicals to visit a physician on the registry. AFC Urgent Care in Waltham has a registered physician on staff. If you are looking for a DOT physical ...
" Recently a patient from right down the street in Newton, MA visited our location. This particular individual had two issues that were resolved professionally and efficiently. Here is what the particular individual stated about their overall experience: “Two fantastic experiences – so much better than an emergency room with better competency in my opinion. Very professional and caring. Left with a smile feeling that I had answers and a course of action to better wellness for ...
" Joint pain is something many people suffer from, especially as we get older. The feeling of stiff and sore joints prevents many people from doing the daily activities they love. Joint pain can be caused by a variety of different problems. The issues can range from easily treatable to more difficult to treat. Self-diagnosing can lead to misleading information and the wrong course of treatment. Instead of typing your symptoms into your computer, come talk ...
" Now that spring is here, many people are in spring cleaning mode. This means moving boxes around and the possibility of a back injury. Lifting heavy objects puts a lot of strain on our bodies and many times we end up working too hard, resulting in back pain. If you know this feeling you know how much of an inconvenient it is. If you do have back pain, lay down, ice or heat the painful ...
" AFC Urgent Care in Waltham, MA, would like to invite all future campers to come in for a quick physical exam. Most summer camps require their campers to provide a recent exam, so do not let it slip your mind and miss out on the summer fun because of a formality. At AFC Urgent Care Waltham we offer quick, inexpensive, and comprehensive sports & camp physical exams. As always, appointments and referrals are not necessary, and ...
