Recent Blog Posts

Does AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne Do Blood Draws?

There are unfortunately many different ways that you can be sick nowadays. Viruses and bacteria can cause stubborn infections or conditions, and any sort of imbalance in your body can make you feel under the weather. While simple illnesses like the common cold or seasonal allergies can be diagnosed at home, others may take a little more investigative work. That’s where we come in! Our AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne center is equipped with a ...

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Can You Get an STD Without Having Sex?

I Have an STD, But I'm Not Sexually Active If you have contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD) but are not sexually active, there are a few reasons why this could be the case. "STD" refers to the constellation of diseases that result from a sexually transmitted infection (STI). For example, cervical cancer is an STD from the STI of HPV. Though it is possible to contract an STI even if you are not ...

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Why Should I Stop Smoking?

Habits can be really hard to break. While some habits like reaching for a bottle of water instead of a soda can be a bit more manageable, quitting a lifelong habit like smoking is a much larger and more intensive task. Even though it may seem overwhelming or impossible, you deserve to live a smoke-free life! Smoking has no health benefits to you and only increases your risk of long-term health complications. Our AFC Urgent ...

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Recent Blogs

How to Avoid Sprains, Strains, and Pulled Muscles This Spring?

As the weather warms up, many Ballantyne residents head outside to tackle yard work: clearing leaves, planting flowers, and getting lawns back ...

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When Does My Child Need Stitches for a Playground Cut?

From climbing structures to running across the playground, kids are always on the move and sometimes that means bumps, scrapes, and cuts ...

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Can’t Breathe This Spring? How to Tell if It’s Allergies or a Sinus Infection

When spring arrives, so do blooming trees, longer days, and for many people, relentless congestion. If you’re dealing with sinus pressure ...

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