American Family Care Opens Just in Time for Flu Season

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A new state-of-the-art urgent care facility is bringing flu vaccines and much more, to the people who live and work in Woodbridge and surrounding communities. American Family Care (AFC), the nation’s largest provider of accessible primary care, urgent care, and occupational medicine, opened its newest location at 14087 Richmond Hwy in the Marumsco Plaza Shopping Center today, Friday, September 16, 2022.

“Our new facility is staffed with skilled medical professionals who are deeply committed to providing medical care,” explains Dr. John T. Carmack, Medical Director of AFC Woodbridge. “We are opening just in time for flu season and our medical team is equipped to administer vaccines as well as test patients who are displaying flu-like symptoms.”

After two slow years of the flu, the virus is back this year. It’s not just making a return; health experts say it’s coming back with a vengeance. Australia, which has its flu season between May and September, has already seen more flu cases than it did in 2019. As recommended by officials with The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), AFC staff urges everyone to get a flu shot by the end of October.

“There is a readily available option to help keep the flu at bay this year, the flu shot,” says Dr. Bruce Irwin, M.D., CEO and founder of American Family Care. “AFC is ready to help the Woodbridge community prepare for this year’s flu season on your time. We know you’re busy, so we are open every day. You can make an appointment or stop by whenever is convenient.”
AFC Woodbridge Services:

• On-Site Lab Testing – AFC’s on-site laboratory provides a wide variety of lab work, including flu and COVID-19. Most results are available within minutes.
• State-of-the-Art Diagnostics – Digital x-ray equipment allows AFC staff to take and read x-rays within minutes. Patients are provided with copies on a C.D. upon discharge.
• Occupational Health Exams and Workers’ Compensation Cases – These services include D.O.T. physicals, urine drug screens and breath alcohol tests.
• Extended Hours – AFC Woodbridge will be open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 6 pm Saturday and Sunday.

“We provide you and your family with convenient and affordable healthcare services. There is no longer a need to wait hours in an emergency room for non-life-threatening conditions anymore. Come see our expert team of medical professionals at AFC Woodbridge, and we’ll get you on your way to feeling better,” says Dr. Irwin.

AFC Woodbridge is located at 14087 Richmond Hwy, Unit 101 Woodbridge, VA 22191 in the Marumsco Plaza Shopping Center. For more information on AFC Woodbridge or to schedule an appointment, visit https://www.afcurgentcare.com/woodbridge/.

Click here for photos of the grand opening.

About American Family Care:
Founded by Dr. Bruce Irwin with a single location in 1982, American Family Care has pioneered the concept of convenient, patient-centric healthcare. Today, with more than 280 clinics and 1500 in-network physicians caring for nearly 6 million patients a year, AFC is the nation’s leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine. Ranked by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S., AFC’s stated mission is to provide the best healthcare possible, in a kind and caring environment, while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient. For more information, visit www.AmericanFamilyCare.com.

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