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  • Use The Rest Of Summer To Find Your Perfect Diet

    With a little over a month left of summer, it’s important to make good use of this nice weather before it turns sour again. One way to take advantage of the warm weather is to get your diet figured out. Of course, the summer isn’t the easiest time to adjust your diet. July 4th cookouts typically include […]

  • Why Now Is the Time to Be Thinking About Sports Physicals

    If your child plays team sports through their school, you are probably looking forward to cheering them on during their season, and planning out your schedule around their practices. But have you planned for their sports physical yet? The pre-participation sports physical is required almost universally in the United States. Sports physicals help prevent risk […]

  • Why You Should Be Wearing Sunscreen Every Day

    The summer equinox, also known as the longest day of the year, was June 20, and the rest of summer is looking pretty bright. With the sun shining that much, most people will be applying more sunscreen than usual. But here at American Family Care, we know that you need just as much sunscreen on […]

  • How to Stay Safe at Your Summer Barbecue

    Summertime is the best time for grilling outdoors with family and friends. But while you’re grilling and chilling, we at AFC Urgent Care want to make sure you are staying safe, as well. So take some time to remember these tips for your next summer barbecue, and you’ll be better prepared to keep you and […]

  • Lower Your Risk of Contracting Zika While on Vacation

    Zika virus is a growing concern for people traveling this summer, as it has begun spreading rapidly through new regions in Central America and the United States. Zika virus typically has very mild symptoms, but it can put people at risk of complications such as infant microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome. There is currently no cure […]

  • Visiting Washington? Need Walk-In Medical Care?

    Travelers to the great Northwest – do you, or anyone in your family, need walk-in medical care? Visiting the great state of Washington guarantees excitement in many forms, whether it be immersing one’s self in the world class metropolis of Seattle, or exploring the magnificent mountains, forests, and lakes of Washington’s wilderness. While traveling is […]

  • Water Safety & The Best Lakes in Washington

    While there’s no shortage of water in Washington, there’s a soothing elegance to the look, feel and novelty of swimming in a beautiful freshwater lake. Unlike the beach at a crowded ocean, natural freshwater lakes offer outdoors people the opportunity to enjoy swimming, boating and basking in the sun without the loud drum of crashing waves. […]

  • Are You Staying Hydrated in the Heat?

    Dehydration tends to sneak up on you, especially during the summer. The hotter weather and higher humidity in the summer can make it hard to stay hydrated, so while your family is enjoying time outside in the summer sun, you need to keep hydration top-of-mind. This summer, AFC Urgent Care wants you to stay safe […]

  • Give Your Dad the Gift of Health This Father’s Day

    Growing up, Dad looked out for your health and safety to make sure you reached adulthood in one piece. Now that Dad is getting older, there are things you can do to return the favor. If you see some healthy changes your dad could make in his life, but you don’t know how to help […]

  • Staying Safe at the Beach!

    Summer is prime time for beach action, and for good reason! The surf and the sand are so much easier to enjoy when it’s warm enough to play in them. But there are some risks you might not know about lurking in the depths. As we reach the end of Rip Current Awareness Week on […]

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