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Rashidah Afolarin, FNP, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and chief operating executive at Upright Healthcare LLC in Voorhees Township, New Jersey. With over 10 years of experience as a registered nurse, she has extensive experience in health care, with specialties in emergency medicine, intensive care, correctional nursing, mental health, and home care. Rashidah was born and raised in West Africa. She moved from Nigeria to the United States in 2004. As a teenager, Rashidah developed her passion for health and wellness while taking care of her sick grandmother. This opportunity allowed her to gain insight into caring for individuals across a lifespan and inspired her to pursue family medicine. She earned her undergraduate degree from Penn State University in 2010 before completing her master's of science in nursing through Walden University in 2016. After graduating, Rashidah pursued OB/GYN training at Saint Peter's Family Health Center.Rashidah had the chance to work for multiple organizations, such as the Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Virtua Willingboro Hospital, and Chestnut Hill Hospital. In addition to her broad experiences, Rashidah is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, National Association of Nigerian Nurse Practitioners USA, and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. In her free time, Rashidah enjoys reading, traveling, cooking, and practicing faith. She also values giving back to the community and loves spending quality time with her family by watching and playing soccer and basketball games. https://www.uprighthealthcare.com/meet-the-providers/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About the Practice/ATP (150-300 words):Upright Healthcare LLC is an established family medicine practice serving patients in and around Voorhees Township, New Jersey. Led by board-certified family nurse practitioner Rashidah Afolarin, FNP, the caring team at Upright Healthcare LLC offers comprehensive, holistic care for acute and chronic illnesses like asthma, hypertension, and skin disorders. Upright Healthcare LLC offers a broad range of treatment options, including primary care services like physical exams and immunizations but also unique options such as intravenous (IV) therapy and ketamine infusion therapy for improving physical and mental well-being. The compassionate providers at Upright Healthcare LLC provide consistently excellent care, delivered with the needs of individuals and families in mind. They welcome patients to come in for routine health checkups, well visits, and urgent care.Upright Healthcare LLC accepts major health insurance plans and also offers affordable payments for non-insured patients. The caring specialists are ready to supportively guide new and existing patients on their health journey. Schedule an appointment by calling the Upright Healthcare LLC office or clicking on the online booking tool today.