by Social Joey | Oct 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Yes, they really do. Getting used to wearing masks and even seeing them in public has been an adjustment for us all, but seeing that COVID-19 is here to stay for a while longer, it’s important that we know the roles and benefits that wearing masks play when you’re out...
by Social Joey | Oct 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
For as long as we can remember, people have longed for an easy way to shed those pesky pounds. Some people say claim that taking probiotics can help you lose weight, but is that really true? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland provides some helpful...
by Social Joey | Sep 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
should get a flu shot! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that nearly everyone age 6 months and older be vaccinated against the flu each year. While that’s important every year, it’s even more important than normal this year, when there’s...
by Social Joey | Aug 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Are the Best Disinfectants for COVID-19? According to the Centers for Disease Control, “most common EPA-registered household disinfectants” should be effective against COVID-19. These are often bleach- or alcohol-based cleaners. You can make your own cleaner by...
by Social Joey | Aug 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Can I Do to Prepare My Kids? Education is going to look different for a while still as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn’t make it any less important. There will be new regulations and procedures in place to help promote safety...
by Social Joey | Jul 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Can I Get Tested for Pet Allergies? To be certain that your pet allergies are actually due to your pets, you will want to go to your doctor and get an allergy test. Typically, this will be done with a skin test where you are pricked with small allergens to...
by Social Joey | Jul 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is Heat Exhaustion? Heat exhaustion occurs when your body becomes too hot and is often exacerbated by dehydration. While heat exhaustion can occur even at low temperatures, it is extremely common during the heat of summer when someone is outside doing physical...
by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Is There Still a Risk of Getting COVID-19? While the number of cases being diagnosed each day has leveled out some in recent weeks, COVID-19 is still a very real and present danger. As of June 1, more than 1.5 million Americans had been diagnosed, including at least...
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
every day. In total, skin cancers affect more than 3 million Americans each year. With skin cancer the most common type of cancer, what can you do to protect your skin? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland would like to share some tips. What Does the Sun Do to Skin?...
by Social Joey | May 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Am I at Risk for Arthritis? Anyone at any age can experience arthritis, which means “inflammation of the joints.” But certain factors can place you at an increased risk of developing the condition. Some of those factors, like your family medical history, your gender...
