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INDUSTRY INSIGHT URGENT CARE/FAMILY CARE SPONSORED CONTENT Homework for Parents – Your Back-to-School Health Checklist F or busy, working parents, getting the family ready for back‑to‑school activities can be time‑consuming, expensive and, at times, overwhelming – leaving little room for error. To start this school year off on the right foot, families should be ready for anything when it comes to health and wellness. AFC Urgent Care/Family Care is the best way to prepare for the school year and a great resource for unexpected injuries and illnesses. “There is no way for a family to predict the future, but having a plan in place can make emergency and immediate medical needs less stressful when they arise,” said Alison Kliber, M.D. “Most urgent care centers are equipped to provide a wide array of services for a variety of minor illnesses and injuries when families need it most.” As schedules get busier, it is important to have key health care information on hand just in case the unexpected happens. AFC Urgent Care/Family Care has compiled a few helpful tips to keep area families healthy and happy. • Get vaccinations and physicals early so the paperwork is ready before school activities begin. • Identify health care options in the area that can handle sudden illnesses or injuries near the school, home and work. • Make sure to identify health care resources that offer hours convenient for the family’s schedules. • Confirm what insurance is accepted at the local health care providers ahead of time. • Review the range of services provided to understand all the options. With availability seven days a week (8‑8), AFC Urgent Care/Family Care offers access to a physician at times that are convenient to you. At AFC Urgent Care, you always see a doctor…Always! “Whether it’s for bumps and bruises, vaccinations, sports physicals or other injuries or illnesses, it’s important for Shaler Township families to have a high‑quality health care option that is comprehensive and affordable,” said Dr. Vince Morreale, owner of AFC Urgent Care. “AFC Urgent Care was designed for busy families with tight budgets in mind, making sure health concerns are taken care of faster than seeing a primary care physician, at a fraction of the cost of an ER visit.” AFC Urgent Care offers a lower cost health care option for families concerned with the increasing cost of health care. In fact, most insurance companies feature lower patient co‑pays for urgent care service than treatment in an emergency room, making urgent care the more affordable option for immediate, non‑life threatening situations. Busy parents can visit www.afcurgentcarepgh.com to find out more information about the services and physicians. AFCUrgentCarePgh.com Shaler | Fall 2016 | icmags.com 15