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7 Common Questions About AFC Athens

Curious about what AFC Athens has to offer? Here’s some of our most common questions, and answers! Our clinic accepts walk-ins every day.  Whether it’s a sudden sore throat after touring the Swift Museum Foundation, a sprained ankle, or a needed X-ray, knowing where to go can save you time, money, and stress. At AFC Athens, we hear a lot of the same questions. Whether first-time patients or returners, we’re happy to ...

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5 Common Reasons People Visit Urgent Care in the Summer

Summer means activities all day long. How can you stay safe & healthy? Learn why people visit our clinic & ways you can avoid a trip.  Summer in Athens is all about sunshine, backyard barbecues, swimming at Ingleside Pool, and outdoor adventures at places like the Eureka Trail. But while the season brings plenty of fun, it also brings a few health risks that keep urgent care centers like ours a little busier than usual.  At AFC ...

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Urgent Care 101: Understanding Wait Times

Discover why urgent care wait times vary & how local events impact visits. Learn practical tips to make your visit faster and stress-free. You’re in a rush between work and errands, maybe after picking up your child from McMinn County High School or running a quick grocery trip to Ingles Markets. You swing by urgent care, hoping for a quick visit so you can get on with your day. But as you walk in, you ...

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Urgent Care 101: The Basics of Telemedicine and In-Person Visits

Considering seeing a doctor via screen? Here’s everything you need to know about telemedicine and in-person visits. We’re open daily.  In today’s fast-moving world, healthcare is becoming more flexible and more digital. Telemedicine has been on the rise for years, but since 2020, it’s grown exponentially in popularity. People are more receptive than ever to the idea of seeing a provider from wherever they are.  Sitting in the Dunkin’ Donuts parking ...

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Urgent Care vs. MinuteClinics: What’s the Difference (and Which One Should You Choose)?

Confused about Urgent Care vs. MinuteClinic? Learn the key differences & why urgent care is your best local option in Athens. Save your spot!  After a little accident with a shopping cart at Ingles Market, your finger is stiff and painful, and definitely not something you want to wait too long to deal with. Instead of sitting around wondering what’s wrong, you decide to go somewhere. But let’s be honest, when you’re in ...

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