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Introduction Did you know women's healthcare is frequently overlooked, underfunded, and under-resourced? Unfortunately, women have historically encountered numerous barriers to receiving quality healthcare services. As a result, many women may neglect their health and fail to obtain the necessary care. Women’s Health Women's health is vital, and women must have quick access to preventive care services to guarantee their ongoing health and well-being. Women can spot and address potential health concerns with ...

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Those who are looking for medical help that is both prompt and trustworthy often turn to urgent care facilities as an alternative. These locations do not need patients to make an appointment to treat a wide variety of urgent medical conditions since they are always ready to treat patients as needed. Urgent care facilities provide patients with a wide range of services, from testing for sexually transmitted diseases to treating injuries quickly. Let's discuss ...

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Bronchitis is an infection that affects the respiratory system and results from bacteria or viruses. This illness leads to inflammation in the bronchial passages, which may create a wide variety of symptoms that are unsettling to the patient. The severity of these symptoms may vary from moderate to severe, and they have the potential to interfere with everyday tasks as well as the quality of life. This post will examine some of the most typical ...

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So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in West Long Branch 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 ...

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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 ...

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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 West Long Branch, 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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What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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Spring is not only the season for change and freshness. The springtime is also the perfect time to get back on track for all fitness and wellness goals that you might have. Check out these fitness tips including new exercises, COVID-19 friendly workouts, and new healthy eating goals that can help you reach your goals this season. Exercises for Spring Spring exercises are divided into different sections. Unlike summer, where the common goal is to ...

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First aid is an immediate treatment given to an injured or sick person before he/she is taken to the hospital for proper diagnosis and treatment. In some cases it may be the only treatment the person needs to recover.  Injuries happen suddenly and can worsen without proper first aid skills to stabilize injury. It is important for one to acquire the knowledge of how to treat basic injuries and make use of a first ...

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Sports injuries are a lot more common than you might imagine. If you or your child play a sport, it’s important that you know what to do in the event of an injury occurring. Depending on the injury, it could be a good idea to have it treated at an urgent care center. Ready to know more? Keep reading to learn all about getting sports injury treatment at an urgent care center. What is ...

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Eating healthy food and taking your vitamins is a great way to stay on top of your health which you probably already do. Luckily, there’s even more you can do to keep chronic illnesses at bay. Simple daily exercise will help keep you physically fit and avoid unwanted health conditions. Keep reading to know more about how this works and what exercises you can do to prevent health conditions. How Exercise Helps Prevent Health ...

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Health care costs are a growing concern for families across the nation. The steady rises in healthcare costs are putting many households in debt. A solution to the healthcare cost is a problem the state needs to address. Until the state comes up with some sort of relief for families, the best solution resides in making smart financial decisions. Below are some of the ways families can save on their healthcare costs. Calculate Your Monthly ...

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During the winter and springtime, many patients are likely to suffer from a common cold. As mentioned on our previous urgent care blog, common colds effect the majority of patients in all age groups. Even when patients try their best to prevent a cold, it is more likely than naught the disease will cause a mild infection. Below, the team at AFC Urgent Care West Long Branch will dive into some of the frequently asked ...

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Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to spend with friends and family, catching up towards the end of another eventful year. As much fun as thanksgiving is, it can also be a danger to your health. It’s easy to throw health out the window around the holidays as you get busy and your attention shifts to other things. Luckily, refocusing the attention on your health is easier than you’d think and something the whole ...

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DOT physicals are a requirement for all commercial and truck drivers to ensure that they’re safe to be on the road. Getting a DOT physical can quickly seem like an inconvenience, but skipping it simply isn’t an option. 2020 has mad nearly every aspect of daily life more difficult, so how can drivers get the physical they need during all of the covid commotion? It’s easier than you think! Where to Get ...

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Staying safe during COVID-19 is no small task. Employers and schools have had to make major changes to protect their employees, students, and communities. Those challenges are hard enough, but what about colleges and universities that hundreds of thousands of students depend on? College students can’t just put their studies on hold until a COVID-19 vaccine is developed, but how are they being protected when they return to class? There is no one-size-fits-all answer ...

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Flu season is nothing new and most people are familiar with the flu as it comes around each year. This year’s flu season is unique to any other year though. The presence of COVID-19 creates an added challenge for patients and medical staff to differentiate between the two. With many similarities between the flu and COVID-19, it can be difficult to tell them apart. Luckily, there are some key differences between the two illnesses ...

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School sports are a wonderful way for kids to get some much needed physical activity and fun time away from screens. Children learn many helpful life skills and make life-long friends thanks to school sports. Unfortunately, almost nothing has been left unaffected by COVID-19, including school sports. As the upcoming school year is quickly approaching parents are starting to wonder if their kid will get to play at all. There’s no simple answer to ...

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