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New AFC Urgent Care Center opens in Dale City, expanding access to medical services

American Family Care at 4101 Cheshire Station Plaza, Dale City held a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 8, 2024. [Photo: Submitted]
American Family Care (AFC), a leading provider of urgent care and occupational medicine services, has opened a new center in Dale City, expanding its national care network. The ribbon cutting ceremony for the latest AFC Urgent Care facility, located at 4101 Cheshire Station Plaza, Dale City, took place on February 8.

The new AFC Urgent Care center in Dale City offers a range of medical services aimed at providing efficient and cost-effective care for families. Staffed with skilled medical professionals, the center boasts an on-site laboratory capable of conducting various lab tests with rapid results. With extended hours of operation, AFC Dale City accommodates patients’ schedules, opening from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.

Robert Arrington and Simone Williams are the owners behind AFC Urgent Care in Dale City. Arrington expressed excitement about the new location, emphasizing its role in addressing the community’s medical needs. He stated, “This new clinic will fill a significant void for medical needs and attention. We look forward to providing urgent care to families who live and work nearby.”

AFC Dale City offers various services, including COVID-19 testing with rapid and antigen tests, allergy treatment, flu shots, and occupational health exams, catering to both individuals and employers.

AFC Urgent Care Dale City is locally owned and operated, delivering physician-staffed urgent care, occupational medicine, and other non-emergency healthcare services. Equipped with advanced technology such as digital x-rays and electronic medical records, the clinic prioritizes a high-tech, high-touch approach to healthcare delivery.

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