We have been through a lot together over the course of the last few years. While we are grateful to have those intense months and years of the pandemic behind us, COVID-19 is still circulating in our community. Different strains and variations still have the possibility of making you really sick, so you can’t let your guard down. This is especially true as we are headed into the cooler months, and we have already ...
Living a long and healthy life is a goal for so many of us, and we all work hard every day to take care of ourselves through our diet and exercise routine as well as maintaining meaningful social relationships. However, aging is inevitable and certain risks increase as we get older. Falling at home is a risk that certainly affects the older population more significantly, and the older you become, the greater the risk of ...
Sports Physicals: Getting Ready to Go Back to School Before hitting the field, court, or track, there's a crucial checkpoint that ensures the well-being of our student-athletes: sports physicals. These check-ups are a proactive approach to safeguarding the health and performance of young athletes. They not only fulfill school and sports league requirements but also serve as a comprehensive assessment to detect and prevent potential health issues. Pre-Register The Importance of Sports Physicals Physicals ...
We are so glad you are curious to know the answer to this question! That means that you have already considered quitting and making a healthy change in your life. Smoking is incredibly harmful to your entire body and negatively impacts your health in almost every conceivable way. Chronic smoking leads to serious physical ailments as well as an increased risk of developing deadly diseases like cancer. Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Chapman ...
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 ...
Diagnosing conditions is kind of like an art form. There are many different mediums and avenues about going about it, and each one is personalized to each patient. Thankfully, we have many different diagnostic tools at our disposal to help us provide the most accurate diagnosis as possible for each of our patients. One of the things that sets our center apart from others is that we have a full lab on site to help ...
One of the best parts about living in the Knoxville area is all of the fun outdoor opportunities, especially in the summertime. Whether you are laying in the grass near campus or are exploring one of the many parks in town, you are bound to come into contact with bugs. Bugs can be a nuisance in and of themselves, but they can be even more frustrating if you get bitten or stung! Allergic reactions are ...
Contracting an STD is common across the country, especially on college campuses. While STDs should be treated like any other illness that you come down with, many people hesitate to be seen out of the sensitive nature or uncomfortable feelings they may experience during the process. You should never ignore any symptoms of a possible STD! Your sexual health is part of your overall health and should be treated as such. Our AFC Urgent Care ...
Memory diseases are a category of diseases that can be really overwhelming and scary to experience. Not only does the disease affect the individual, but it affects every one of his or her loved ones as well. Unfortunately, over 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia right now. While it is considered normal to have occasional memory loss or trouble recalling events as you get older, developing Alzheimer’s ...
If you have a broken bone or a fracture, urgent care may be able to help. Learn the different types of fractures (broken bones), what we treat, and when to go to the ER vs. urgent care. How Do You Know a Bone is Broken? Every year, millions of people break a bone. Broken bones typically result from a trauma like a fall, car accident, or sports injury. Medical conditions such as osteoporosis or repetitive ...
Getting hurt can happen at any point in your life. It can happen in an accident or an unexpected fall, or an injury can occur from something simple like landing on your ankle wrong after making an impressive frisbee catch. No matter how it happens, the initial shock of the pain can quickly turn into a feeling of anxiety about what to do next. While some injuries like strains or sprains will eventually heal on ...
Coming down with an infection is never a fun experience, but especially if it is due to some type of food poisoning. While you aren’t really being poisoned by your food, the bacteria or virus that has entered your body has the ability to make you feel pretty sick. Salmonella infections are a kind of food poisoning that settles into your intestinal tract. Once you start experiencing symptoms, you can expect to feel sick ...
Physical for sports exams, also known as pre-participation physical examinations (PPEs), help determine whether a person is physically fit to participate in organized sports activities. This physical exam aims to identify any possible medical conditions that could put the athlete at risk for severe injury or illness during practice or competition. Sports physicals are typically done annually, though some states may require more frequent exams based on age and the type of sport being played ...
We love the summer season here in the Knoxville area. The warm days, bright sunshine and plethora of outdoor activities are sure to keep our community members happy and content. As you plan out the fun summer ahead, don’t let yourself fall victim to the dangers of the UV rays produced by the sun. Even though the sun may feel nice on your skin, don’t be fooled. Each sunburn you receive permanently damages ...
While it is possible to develop lower back and leg pain from COVID, there are also several other causes. As experts in urgent healthcare services, AFC in Chapman Highway indicates why you might be experiencing back pain after COVID and explains some other reasons you might have lower back pain. Lower Back and Leg Pain from COVID Lower back pain is a possible symptom of COVID-19. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, given ...
We all know that a healthy lifestyle takes consistent work on a daily basis to achieve. While you might appreciate the benefits of your labor now, you certainly will as you get older! The same goes for if you eat a poor diet and fail to exercise now and throughout your life. You will be negatively impacted by these choices in your older age. One part of your body that needs to be incorporated in ...
So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in Chapman Highway has answers, and treatment, for you. Mononucleosis (mono) is an infectious viral disease most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but other viruses can also cause it. Also sometimes known as the “kissing disease,” mono is spread through saliva and can even be passed from person to person from sharing cutlery and utensils. According to the CDC, mono occurs mainly ...
The healthcare industry has evolved to include telehealth urgent care, an innovative technology that has made it easier for people worldwide to access healthcare virtually. This medical service offers faster urgent care visits through virtual appointments, providing services from physical exams to diagnostics, which allows healthcare providers to connect with patients remotely, providing care, support, and information from a distance. This can be particularly beneficial for patients with mobility or transportation issues, with busy schedules ...
Believe it or not, spring is already here! As we all embrace the warmer temperatures and sunnier days ahead, spring also means allergy season for many of us. Seasonal allergies can be a minor nuisance, or they can be severe enough to cause widespread symptoms and discomfort. They tend to peak in the spring as tree, grass and weed pollen are more widespread in the air. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, check out AFC ...
The entire country experienced an upheaval during the pandemic, and the Knoxville area was no different! As many businesses shut their doors or shifted their models however necessary, our community rolled with the changes and supported each other. The healthcare industry certainly went through some changes as well. The pandemic’s emergency status is set to expire this spring in May. That expiration will affect certain processes, like the availability of telemedicine and virtual visits ...
