Recent Blog Posts

Ways to Prevent Falling at Home

When kids fall at home, it’s typically no big deal. Their bones and muscles are bound to withstand much more punishment. When older adults fall, however, the results can be much more serious. In fact, since 2007, fall death rates have increased every year, according to the CDC. There are many ways to lower your risk of falling at home, and our AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne team shares some of them below. Here’s ...

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What Is a Sinus Headache Caused By?

Does your head ever feel tight? Do you have a headache that feels like the pain gets worse whenever you bend over or down? If so, you’re probably dealing with a sinus headache. Sinus headaches are a symptom of sinus infections, and our AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne team further elaborates on them below. Keep reading! What Are Sinuses? Before you can understand what sinus headaches are and what causes them, it’s important to ...

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Recent Blogs

What’s the Difference Between Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke?

When summer heat hits in Ballantyne, whether you’re out hiking Ballantyne Greenway or walking around Ballantyne Village, it’s important to ...

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When Should I Seek Treatment for a Poison Ivy Rash?

With miles of greenways and wooded paths woven throughout Ballantyne, from the Lower McAlpine Creek Greenway to the Four Mile Creek trails ...

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Are My “Allergies” Actually COVID?

If you’re dealing with congestion, a runny nose, or constant sneezing this season, it’s easy to assume allergies are to ...

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