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When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when you’re feeling blue…
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et’s face it: it’s summertime and the last place
you want to be is at a doctor’s office! Between
family vacations, BBQs, picnics and Pirates
games, rest assured that AFC Urgent Care/Family
Care is there when the need arises for emergency
and routine medical care. Open every day from 8-8,
AFC Urgent Care/Family Care (formerly Doctors
Express) has been taking care of the residents of
Pittsburgh since 2012. “AFC Urgent Care/Family Care
is a great choice when your condition is not considered life or death,”
says Dr. Morreale, owner. One of the advantages of AFC is that you
always see a doctor. So no matter whether you have a dog bite, a bee
sting, a cut, or a broken bone, rest assured that AFC has probably
seen it before and is ready to get you back to what you do best…
enjoying life!
Did you know that AFC Urgent Care/Family Care accepts most
major insurance plans, including UPMC and Highmark? Being an
independent urgent care/family care facility allows the staff to
focus on the patient and his/her medical needs.
“Our mission is to provide the best health care
possible, in a kind and caring environment,
while respecting the rights of all patients,
in an economical manner, with times
and locations that are convenient to our
patients,” says Morreale.
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With the warm weather upon us, here are a few tips to help keep
you and your family safe and healthy this summer:
1. Leave fireworks to the professionals. About 47% of persons
injured from fireworks are under the age of 20 and most of the
injuries are the result of firecrackers, bottle rockets and sparklers.
Males are injured three times more than females.
2. To lower your risk of the West Nile or Zika viruses, wear long
sleeves after sundown, use mosquito repellent, repair screened
windows and doors, and eliminate mosquito breeding sites like
areas of standing or stagnant water (in wheelbarrows, old tires
and buckets, for example).
3. Lyme disease can become a serious problem if not diagnosed
correctly. If you’re spending time outside hiking or camping, take
a few precautions to minimize your risk. Use a repellent, try to
cover up exposed areas, shower soon after being outdoors, and
lastly, call AFC Urgent Care/Family Care if you get a fever or rash.
4. Bee stings are no laughing matter. If you or a loved one is stung
by a bee, wasp or hornet, follow these recommendations to
avoid complications: Stay with the person who was bitten to
make sure he/she doesn’t have an allergic reaction, wash the site
with soap and water, gently remove the stinger by wiping with a
gauze pad or scraping with a fingernail (never try to squeeze the
stinger out or use tweezers), apply ice to reduce swelling, and
lastly, try not to scratch the area as this will increase swelling,
itching and the risk of infection.
5. Summertime increases the risk for puncture wounds and animal
bites. Seek immediate medical help if the wound: was caused
by an animal or human bite, keeps bleeding after a few minutes
of direct pressure, is deep or dirty, or was caused by a metal
object. For other wounds, wash your hands; stop the bleeding;
rinse the wound with clear water, then clean using soap and
water; apply an antibiotic cream; and cover the wound with a
bandage. Change the dressing periodically and watch for signs
of infection. If you develop an infection, go to AFC Urgent Care/
Family Care immediately!
6. Is it a fracture? To see is to know; not to see is to guess! AFC
will not guess with your health! The office is able to provide
full x-rays and, in most instances, have them read by a boardcertified radiologist before the day’s over! Need a splint? Don’t
worry. AFC provides the right care. Right now.
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