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Can I Get My Child’s School Physical Without Waiting for an Appointment?

The beginning of a new school year comes with plenty of paperwork. For some families in Athens, that includes getting a school physical completed before a child can start certain activities, participate in athletics, or meet school health requirements. The tricky part is finding time for another appointment. Back-to-school season can make primary care schedules especially busy, and waiting for an available appointment is not always practical when a form is due soon. That is ...

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Where Can I Get a Same-Day School or Sports Physical Before Fall Sports Start?

Back-to-school season means it's time to get everything in order before classes and practices begin. Along with buying school supplies and organizing schedules, many families also need to check one important item off their list: a school or sports physical. If your child plans to play football, soccer, volleyball, cross country, golf, or cheerleading this fall, there's a good chance they'll need a physical before participating. At AFC Urgent Care Athens, we ...

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Sun Poisoning or a Bad Sunburn? Warning Signs Every Parent Should Know

Summer in East Tennessee has a way of pulling families outside. One afternoon might be spent splashing around at Athens Regional Park, another cheering from the sidelines at the McMinn County Bicentennial Park, or strolling through Downtown Athens for a community event. A few hours in the sun can make for great memories, but it can also leave you wondering if your child's bright red skin is more than a typical sunburn. Most sunburns ...

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