Back to School Health Tips
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 […]
Mosquito Prevention Tips
Along with backyard BBQs, pool parties, and trips to the park, summertime fun often comes with itchy, swollen hives caused by Mosquitoes. These pesky, blood-sucking insects cause skin irritation because their saliva triggers allergic reaction in most animals upon contact. Whether staying at home or traveling abroad, it’s important to avoid mosquito bites as much […]
Summer Health Risks: Poison Oak, Sumac, & Ivy
When it comes to staying healthy in the summer, many people focus on things like sun damage, insect bites, and dehydration as the primary risks to their health and wellness. But when outdoor summer fun is on the mind, few remember to consider the risk of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac to their health. […]
5 Gluten Myths Debunked
While there is a lot of talk about the ‘universal health benefits’ of going gluten-free, there are many aspects of the lifestyle that most people are still unsure or unaware about. We believe that there is some truth out there, but that it is also important to clear the air on some of the bigger […]
Avoid Stomach Troubles While Overseas
Strolling the streets of Paris or taking in the scenery in the Greek islands are great ways to spend a summer vacation abroad. But with all the memories you’ll be making, don’t make the mistake of getting sick. Going abroad comes with its own set of health dangers, and the Centers for Disease Control and […]
Second Danbury Doctors Express Urgent Care Opens
Second Danbury Doctors Express Urgent Care Opens The city of Danbury CT welcomed a second Doctors Express Urgent Care Center last week. Doctors Express Danbury opened its first Danbury walk in urgent care center 2 years ago in March of 2013. Since the opening, It has been so successful, the owners felt it important […]
Doctors Express Danbury is Expanding
In order to better serve the community, Doctors Express Urgent Care will open its second Danbury urgent care center on the west side of town in May. The first Doctors Express in CT, which opened March 2013, is located at 2 Main Street in Danbury. Soon, residents of Danbury, Ridgefield, New Fairfield, Redding, Brookfield, Brewster, […]
Urgent Care vs Emergency Room Survey
We want to hear from you! We’d love if you can take a few minutes to complete this short urgent care survey. We’d like to gain insight on your thoughts on Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Centers to help us serve you better.
Common Winter Health Complaints
February can be a bleak month, filled with gray, dreary days and chilly, blustery nights. While the chill in the air can’t be blamed for bugs going around the office or school, the cold itself can irritate the body, causing minor ailments. Each winter season, doctors here at AFC/Doctors Express find more and more […]
Frostbite: Symptoms and Prevention
Winter is the time for fun and games in the cold - from skiing to sledding to building snowmen. It’s important, however, to keep yourself and your family safe by knowing the danger of prolonged exposure to cold, windy weather. One of the greatest risks of exposure to below-freezing winds and winter air is […]
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