You’ve seen us off West Walnut Ave., but what is AFC? Here’s a list of our most popular questions, so you know where to go for quality care.
If you’re not feeling your best, or you’ve got a kid who just took a tumble at Just Jump Trampoline Park, you want care that’s fast, reliable, and close to home. At AFC Dalton, we know that walking into a new clinic comes with a few questions. So, here’s a blog covering the most common things people ask us, and what you can expect when you visit.
Topics Covered:
- Wait times
- Children at AFC
- Workers’ Compensation
- Appointments
- Prescriptions & Medication
- Insurance
- Preventative Care
How Long Will I Have to Wait?
Our goal is to get you in, treated, and back to your day as quickly as we can. Most visits at AFC Dalton will have you in and out in an hour. While some days may be busier than others because we accept walk-in patients, we offer online reservation tools to help reduce your wait time and make your visit as smooth as possible.
Read more about why wait times vary at AFC.
Can I Bring My Children to AFC Dalton?
Yes, you can! We treat patients of all ages, starting at 6 months and older. Whether your child needs help with a sore throat, earache, or minor injury, our medical team has experience providing compassionate, efficient care for the whole family.
Learn more about AFC’s pediatric urgent care.
Do You Treat Workers’ Compensation Injuries?
We do. AFC Dalton works with employers and employees to assess and treat work-related injuries; this includes sprains, cuts, and minor burns. We also offer a wide variety of occupational health services such as pre-employment, DOT and return-to-work physicals, vaccinations and drug and alcohol testing.
If your employer has a workers’ comp plan in place, just let us know when you arrive, and we’ll take care of the paperwork and care coordination.
Click here for a full list of our occupational services.
Do I Need to Make an Appointment First?
Nope! Walk-ins are always welcome at our clinic. We know life doesn’t always stick to a schedule, and we’re here when things come up unexpectedly. That said, if you’d like to cut down your wait time, you can fill out paperwork ahead of time through our website.
Can I Get a Prescription if I Need One?
Absolutely. However, keep in mind, AFC Dalton does not have a pharmacy on-site. Our providers are licensed to prescribe medications when appropriate and depending on the diagnosis; however, we’ll need to send them to a local pharmacy of your choice. Before you leave, an AFC team member will be sure to go over all medication instructions including dosage and side-effects with you, so you can recover safely and quickly.
Will You Accept My Insurance Plan?
Chances are, yes! AFC Dalton accepts most major insurance providers, including Medicare, Medicaid of Georgia, United Health Care, and the US Department of Labor. If you’re unsure about your specific coverage, give us a quick call before your visit, and our team will help clarify. No insurance? We also have self-pay options available.
Click here for the full list of insurances we accept.
Do You Provide Preventive Care?
While we don’t offer long-term preventive care like annual wellness exams, we do provide certain services that help keep you on track, like flu shots and other vaccinations, sports physicals, and on-site lab services. If you need to meet a school or job requirement or just want peace of mind about a symptom, we’re here for all your urgent non-life-threatening conditions.
Click here for our full list of services.
Urgent Care in Dalton, GA
At AFC Dalton, we believe great care should be fast, affordable, and easy to access. Whether you’re stopping in for a sudden illness, a minor fracture, or help navigating a work-related concern, our experienced providers are here to help.
Walk-ins are always welcome, or you can check in online to save time. We love our Dalton community and look forward to caring for you!
