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AFC URGENT CARE
601 W. Union Avenue,
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
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732-469-3627
Imagine this scenario…it’s late on a Fri-
day afternoon. You have a fever, severe
sore throat and ear pain. So now what?
Your regular doctor won’t be in until Mon-
day morning; and that’s IF you can secure
an appointment. Emergency Room? That
could take hours waiting to be seen and it
may only be a simple cold with ear infec-
tion. Urgent Care? But you’re not sure if
they treat those symptoms.
Many of us have experienced the sce-
nario above and have not known which
way to turn. Of course, we all know the
Emergency Room will treat an illness or
injury at any hour. However some people
may not know that an Urgent Care may be
able to care for the same illness, can cost
significantly less than an ER trip AND will be
much quicker than a hospital Emergency
Room.
American Family Care Urgent
Care
in Bound Brook bridges the gap
between your primary care doctor and ER
Services for your non-life-threatening med-
ical concerns without losing your valuable
time. Our average visit from registration to
discharge is under an hour.
Emergency Rooms are a vital, life-saving
resource to our communities. So what is
the guideline to know when you should go
to the Emergency Room or an Urgent Care
such as
American Family Care Urgent
Care
? Rule of thumb is any time you are in
a severe condition, go the Emergency
Room or call 911.
Here are some symptoms commonly
treated at
American Family Care
in
Bound Brook:
• Mild/Moderate Abdominal Pain
• Poison Ivy
• Asthma
• Urinary Burning/Urinary Tract Infection
• Skin Rashes
• Sprains/Strains
• Minor Fractures
• Ear Wax Removal
• Ear Pain
• Insect Bite/Tick Bites
• Pink Eye
• Cough/Colds/Flu
• Migraine
• Minor Lacerations
• STD Tests or Treatment
• Upper Respiratory Infections
• Mild/Moderate Vomiting, Diarrhea
• Domestic Animal Bites
American Family Care
in Bound Brook
has been around since 2012 and staffed
with only highly experienced physicians,
nurses and x-ray technicians. Our profes-
sional and friendly team treats children
(starting at age 6 months), teens and
adults. With on-site x-ray and lab services
our physicians can diagnose and treat you
without sending you to another facility.
AFC Urgent Care
accepts most insur-
ance plans including Medicare and Medi-
caid; in addition patients who do not have
insurance may be seen at a discounted
rate. Besides traditional medical treatment,
AFC
performs DOT physicals, handles
Workers Comp and Occupational Medicine
for all size businesses as well as school,
camp and pre-employment physicals.
American Family Care Urgent Care
is
open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday through Friday with Saturday and
Sunday hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. including
most holidays. No appointments are neces-
sary as walk in patients are always wel-
come. Conveniently located right off I 287
in the Shop Rite shopping plaza, the spa-
cious, clean center has ample parking in a
well-lit and safe environment. So the next
time you can’t get an appointment with
your regular doctor whether it’s after hours
or a weekend; come see us at 601 W. Union
Avenue, Bound Brook. Check out our great
reviews on Google and Facebook!
“Urgent Care or Emergency Room?
When to know where to go…”
By Harold Ehrlich, M.D., Medical Director,
American Family Care Urgent Care, Bound Brook
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Warm Wishes for a Happy
and Healthy Holiday Season.
NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED. Hours: M-F: 8am to 8pm, S-S: 8am to 5pm
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