April is Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month. Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs (sometimes called sexually transmitted infections, or STIs) affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and from all walks of life. In the U.S. alone there are approximately 20 million new cases each year, about half of which occur among youth ages 15-24 years.
STD or […]
Spring sports have begun! We want to give you some tips to avoiding injuries this season for both you and your children:
6 Tips to Prevent Spring Sports Injuries:
1) Get a sports physical: While usually required, even if they are not, it is a good idea to receive a physical to screen for any possible issues or potential injury […]
February is National Heart Health Month.
Heart disease can be controlled, even in those with genetic risk factors. There are always things you can be doing, especially if you are at risk for heart disease to help prevent heart disease or a heart attack.
That being said, knowing the top warning signs of a heart attack is critical for prompt […]
President Obama recently called for urgent action to be taken to protect against Zika Virus. It’s all over the news, and just last week, the first Zika case in Connecticut was reported . Should we be worrying about Zika Virus in Connecticut?
Let’s address some basic questions about Zika Virus first.
What is Zika Virus?
The Zika virus […]
Sniffles and stitches and physicals, oh my!
Only at AFC / Urgent Care in Danbury will you can get an X-ray, on-site lab work, and be treated under the care of Board Certified Doctors, Physician Assistants and APRNs. Whether you’re a parent of a child that needs stitches but can’t get in to see the […]
Time may be running short, but many of these healthy gifts can be gotten inexpensively… and at the drug store! Healthy gifts are in this year. Instead of spending a fortune on a Chia Pet and a video game, invest your hard earned money on gifts designed to keep your friends and family healthy and inspired. Trends […]
The weather outside is getting frightful, which must mean we’ve entered the winter season. For people with all skin types, it can be a lot more challenging to keep skin healthy and moisturized in the cold, unforgiving air outside and the dry, punishing heat inside. Your skin is your body’s first line of defense when […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — that is unless your Christmas tree causes you to have an allergic reaction. More than one third of American households will put up a Christmas tree during the holiday season, and if you find yourself sneezing with a runny nose and itchy eyes once the tree […]
Many find that eating enough vegetables every day can be a pain. There’s a reason First Lady Michelle Obama has to encourage kids to eat their veggies; it’s not fun, and they just don’t seem to taste as good as a bag of chips or a slice of pizza. But for many of us, an […]
Break out the lunch boxes and the three-ring binders, back-to-school season is upon us again! Amid the mad dash for backpacks, pencil cases and the rapidly approaching school bus, it’s easy to forget about the health concerns of going back to school.
Back-to-school time is also prime time for germs and bugs; an enormous number of […]
