As November begins, we’re officially entering into holiday season. The ghost of Halloween, along with the very real candy stashes, is still here, and Thanksgiving and Christmas are both right around the corner. While the holidays can be an incredible time of family, festivities and food, they also tend to be a season where most of us take some time off from taking care of our health. While it’s OK to take time ...
When most people think of urgent care centers, they tend to think of a second-rate experience, somewhere they can go to get their flu shot, but not somewhere that they can trust for high-end care. Fortunately, this perception of the urgent care industry is beginning to shift, and at AFC we are proud to be leading the charge for high-quality urgent care centers. When you visit AFC Urgent Care / Family Care, you’re not just ...
It’s happened to millions of us all across the country. You go outside to work, play or enjoy a nice game of catch, take a fall, and without even noticing it, put your arm out to break your fall. Well, more often than not, this results in a sprained wrist. So how can you deal with a sprained wrist quickly and effectively? It turns out, there are many things you can do immediately to ...
With the fall weather comes a season of memories to be created, whether you’re outside grilling, going for a jog or participating in a sport. However, with outdoor activity comes the risk of injury. So what should you do if an injury does occur? Are there any steps that you can take in the time between the injury occurring and handing the patient off to a physician? Well, you may be able to do ...
I know, I know, many people who are reading this blog simply aren’t what we would refer to as “morning people”—neither am I. However, waking up early in the morning has some distinct health advantages. So you may be wondering, could these health advantages possibly be worth the extra hour or so of sleep that I would be giving up? Although waking up early would cut into sleep time in the morning, you ...
There are so many exceptional ways to get aerobic exercise that it’s quite hard to pick just one. However, if you have to pick just one form of aerobics, biking may be the one you want to go with. So, what exactly are the benefits of biking? What sets this sport and exercise apart from, say, jogging or running? Well, we’re very glad that you asked. Here are three reasons to pick up ...
On this blog, we often talk about topics of exercise. We speak on how exercise is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle, how exercise can help with heart health, and how exercise is a great way to lose any unwanted weight. Well, today we want to talk about a very specific kind of exercise - running! Running is not only exercise, but is also a hobby to many, with playlists, sneakers, and entire brands all ...
Kids are the future of the world, as well as the light of so many of our lives, but in order for the future to be as bright as possible, we as adults need to teach them the value and know-how of exercise. So, how can we teach our kids to exercise without them deciding that they have more important, more digital, tasks to attend to? The answer may be simpler than you think - and ...
With the summer comes a litany of different options, at least as far as hobbies go. Whether your child is artistic, athletic, a bit of a nerd, a gamer, or a combination thereof, they have a plethora of great options staring them in the face. However, what if your child is hoping to get in better shape this summer? What activities can help them to achieve the lifestyle goals that both you and they hope ...
“Take them to the ER!” has become a generic phrase to use whenever someone severely injures themselves—and while sometimes the emergency room is indeed a necessary destination, oftentimes your local AFC urgent care center is actually a better fit for your health needs. So, how do you know when you should go to the emergency room versus when you should go to urgent care? Well, the decision may be even simpler than you think ...
The 9 months of pregnancy are often some of the happiest times of a young family’s life. Not only is there all the hope and potential that comes with the start of life, but there also is an abundance of love, diligence, and care shown to the pregnant mother. So, what can you do to ensure these 9 months are remembered for love and serve as a healthy start to your child’s life ...
No matter who you are, no matter where you live in America, the problem of obesity and childhood obesity are becoming an epidemic before our very eyes. Not only are we seeing the weight increasing in the average American, the associated health risks are growing too. So, why exactly does exercise matter? Why is it that we should care about keeping off the pounds and staying in a good-health mindset? There are quite a few ...
Ask any parent, and they will tell you that the most important thing is the health and safety of their children. That’s why choosing an urgent care provider for your family is so important. At AFC Urgent Care/Family Care walk-in clinics, we treat your family’s health concerns the same way we treat our own – with excellence, attention, and personal care. A Chattanooga-area mother recently experienced this specialized attention to family firsthand. When ...
If you’re anything like most Americans, a good night’s sleep is a luxury that is few and far between. Many Americans work so hard at their jobs, stay up so late with their kids, and hang out often enough with their friends, that by the time they finally lay down at night, it simply does not get them the required amount of sleep. So, exactly how much sleep does an adult need anyway ...
Ever wish you were better informed about your health? Looking for all available information? Want someone who will take time to educate you? Fortunately, AFC Urgent Care/Family Care walk-in clinics are as dedicated to educating patients as they are to providing excellent care. When a local Chattanooga woman experienced recurring allergic reactions, she visited the AFC Urgent Care/Family Care office, and was greeted by both a physician’s assistant and a doctor. Together ...
One hundred and sixteen cases of the Zika virus have been confirmed in the United States in the recent outbreak of this mosquito-carried virus, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). AFC Urgent Care/Family Care stands ready to educate you and your family on how to stay well in the face of this virus, and to aid potential carriers should an outbreak occur in the Eastern Tennessee region. “Zika virus disease ...
No one likes to wait, and when it comes to quality health care, no one should have to. Emergency rooms are often crowded, with painfully long wait times. Fortunately for a Chattanooga-area woman, her local AFC Urgent Care/Family Care walk-in clinic was close by and ready to see her quickly. After a week of upper respiratory problems, this Chattanooga patient first decided to visit the emergency room for medical attention. After a long wait ...
Have you ever gone into work, heard coughing and sniffling, and realized that a coworker is sick? Worse yet, that coworker is sitting only a couple desks away, and it’s quite possible that their cough is contagious! The team of highly trained and experienced providers at AFC Urgent Care/Family Care walk-in clinics in Chattanooga, Cleveland, and Hixson want to help keep you healthy and at work. While many sore throats and other similar ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 5 Americans will visit the ER at least once annually. As many of 65% of these visits are deemed unnecessary. The professional team of doctors at the AFC Urgent Care and Family Care walk-in clinics in Chattanooga, Cleveland, and Hixson want to provide a safe and accessible alternative to the ER, when the need arises. U.S. World and News Report reports that about ...
As parents in East Tennessee, we simply want the best when it comes to the health and well-being of our children, but what happens when both the parent and child are sick? With multiple members of the family ill, it’s important to have someone who can meet the needs of all. Fortunately for local Cleveland residents, an AFC Urgent Care and Family Care walk-in clinic was just around the corner. A Cleveland mother, who ...
