After sitting vacant for much of the COVID-19 pandemic, the building that once housed the old Big Jim’s Pizza is busier than ever. Last December, father and son Alex and Jeff Perchuk transformed the old pizzeria at the corner of Belmont and Haledon Avenues into American Family Care (AFC), a state-of-the-art healthcare facility.“Today, our highly skilled staff at AFC Haledon is filling a ...

The only urgent care center in Haledon is changing the way people who live and work in the community access healthcare. American Family Care (AFC) opened its doors less than a year ago, and it is already a go-to medical resource for patients seeking not only urgent care but also primary care and occupational medicine.“We offer so much more than a quick strep or COVID-19 test,” said Jeff ...

As the medical director of Haledon’s only urgent care facility, Dr. James Hakim, MD, has the vision to deliver top-notch medical services while fostering strong connections with patients. The veteran board-certified emergency room physician brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to American Family Care’s (AFC) newest location on the corner of Haledon and Belmont Avenues. Dr. Hakim ...