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 ...
If you have children in your home, you have probably dealt with an ear infection or two before. Middle ear infections are one of the most common types of infections in kids! But even though they are more common in young children, it is still possible to get one as an adult. Experiencing ear pain doesn’t necessarily guarantee you have an infection, but it is certainly one of the classic symptoms! Our AFC Urgent ...
Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...
