Recent Blog Posts

Do I Need to Get a Flu Shot This Year?

The CDC recommends that you get a flu shot every year, but this year, the pandemic makes getting one even more important! Getting your flu shot is an important step in being as vigilant as possible in order to avoid what doctors are referencing as a “twindemic” of the flu and COVID-19. If you have questions about whether to get a flu shot this year and how it can help, your AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne ...

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Does High Blood Pressure Cause Any Symptoms?

More than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure. But how would you know if you were experiencing elevated blood pressure? That’s a bit tricky, because high blood pressure is what’s known as a silent condition. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne wants to take a few minutes to talk through what high blood pressure is, how to keep tabs on your blood pressure and how to maintain a ...

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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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