Did you know more than 3 million respiratory infections are diagnosed each year? But while the condition is extremely common, that doesn’t mean it’s any more bearable when you’re the one who’s sick! That’s why our AFC Urgent Care TN team wants to make sure you know where to turn if you begin experiencing the symptoms of a respiratory infection. What Is a Respiratory Infection? A respiratory infection occurs when ...
East Tennessee is absolutely gorgeous in the summer! It may be hot, but it’s beautiful—and there’s a ton to do. But sometimes, illness strikes. If a sore throat has you feeling less than your best, there are things you can do to get back to good health. What Is Acute Pharyngitis? Acute pharyngitis, also known as sore throat, occurs when the back of your throat (pharynx) and tonsils become inflamed. Depending on ...
If you think being sick over the holidays is no fun, try being sick and traveling this holiday season. That is a horrible combination. So keep the fun in your holiday travels by following these tips from our team at AFC Urgent Care TN! Just Say No to Achoos This Holiday Season! As with anything, preparation is key when preventing illness over the holidays. Before you hit the road this holiday season, put together a ...
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day—oh my! While the team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants you to have an enjoyable holiday season, we also want you to do so the healthy way. We have some tips to share that will help you do just that! Aim to Maintain The holiday season isn’t the time to try and lose weight. Between office potlucks and family gatherings, there are going to be too many festivities ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentTN’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentFlu'); Fall is in the air. Can you feel it? And with the cooler temperatures on the horizon, our team at AFC Urgent Care wants to remind you how to keep yourself and your family healthy during flu season. What Are You Going to Do About the Flu? If you could increase your odds of winning the lottery, would you? If you answered, “yes,” to this question, then we have ...
From Knoxville to Chattanooga the fall sport season are kicking off and school starting back. At AFC Urgent Care TN we love our local schools and wish the best of luck to all of the amazing student athletes who will be competing this year. As parents ourselves, we wanted to share a few tips that we use, and we know will help your student athlete succeed on the field and in the classroom. Back-to-School Tips ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants this school year to be one of the most fun years yet for your child. However, there may be some anxiety as a new school year begins. Fortunately, there are ways you can help your child ease the butterflies and enjoy a new year! Get Ready for School! One of the best ways to help relieve any anxiety your child might have before the new school year ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants you to be able to enjoy the summer months, but not at the expense of your health. The following are ways to make sure your summer eating habits are on par with what’s considered healthy. Healthy Summer Eating Tips During the summer months, your normal routine is probably not quite as on track as it is during the rest of the year. Everyone is on different ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care TN understands how important it is to watch your spending and to stay within the family budget. However, while used products do allow many people the opportunity to purchase an item at a more reasonable cost, sometimes used isn’t always better. Watch What You Buy Used For one, cribs continually change safety requirements. Back in the day, drop-side cribs were extremely popular. However, today, they are banned in ...
" At AFC Urgent Care TN, we’re ready to assist with your child’s sports physical and injury-related care, but are you ready to handle the emotions associated with sports tryouts? Tackle Tryouts Like a Boss The best thing you can do to help your child do his or her best at the upcoming tryout is to prepare him or her, both physically and mentally. Start by using some of your free time to work ...
You can tell us the truth. Your plate during your Thanksgiving dinner in November didn’t exactly spell “health,” did it? Especially on the second or third trip to the buffet table. But you’re not going to make that same mistake during the upcoming holiday feast, right? Make a Healthy Plate Whenever possible, try and choose unprocessed foods, such as fruits and vegetables, as well as those with whole-grain ingredients in them, like whole ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
