As we enter Family Wellness Month, it is a great reminder that now is a good time to refocus our goals on our family’s health as a whole. Especially with summer just around the corner, no one wants to have a family member stuck at home and sick when there’s fun to be had. That’s why it’s especially important for your family to establish healthy habits—and our team at AFC ...
Stress Awareness Month is recognized in April, which makes it the perfect time to gain a better understanding of the two most common types of stress. While we can’t eliminate all potential stressful situations from life, there are steps we can take to better manage them. Read on as our AFC Urgent Care TN team takes a look at the issue. What Is Acute Stress? Short-term stress is also known as acute stress. Acute ...
You’ve been hard at work all day. The last thing you want to do is spend hours cooking a meal. But you don’t have to turn to an unhealthy option. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants to talk you through some healthy eating basics. Why Is It Important to Fill Up on Healthy Foods? It is very easy to go to the vending machine on lunch breaks to ...
Feeling under the weather? While you might think you just need to take an antibiotic to feel better, that’s not always the case. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care TN shares some insight about the topic. Can I Take an Antibiotic for an Infection? That depends on the type of your illness. If you are diagnosed with a bacterial infection, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic, which has been shown as ...
Soccer, softball and track—oh my! Spring sports season has finally arrived. Is your athlete ready? If your child still needs a sports physical, now’s the time to stop by one of our AFC Urgent Care TN locations. We’re open seven days a week, with no appointment necessary! Why Does My Child Need a Sports Physical? Sports physicals are necessary to ensure the safety of your child while participating in the sport or ...
Did you know that your heart beats about 2.5 billion times over your lifetime? That’s kinda amazing to think about, right? During American Heart Month this month, our team at AFC Urgent Care TN is here to help you make every heartbeat count with healthy lifestyle habits. What Is Heart Disease? Heart disease is defined as any heart condition that is caused by the narrowing of blood vessels, blood clots and/or structural ...
Let’s face it. No one wants the flu. However, if you do get the flu, is there a “better” one to be diagnosed with? Our team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants to share some basic details about the different types of flu, as well as what symptoms you might experience. What Are the Types of Flu? There are three main strains (or types) of the flu—A, B and C. Of the three ...
Sinus infections can come with a lot of facial pain. Therefore, you might automatically think you have to go straight to an ear, nose and throat specialist for care. However, this isn’t the case. The qualified physicians at our AFC Urgent Care TN locations are happy to help you with your sinus infection so that you can get back to feeling your best as soon as possible. Do I Have a Sinus Infection? A ...
High blood pressure, also known as “hypertension,” occurs when the force of blood against the artery walls is too high. Blood pressure under 120⁄80 mmHg is considered normal, while anything over 140⁄90 mmHg is considered high. Fortunately, if you are one of the 3 million cases of high blood pressure diagnosed each year, there are ways you can lower your blood pressure. Our team at AFC Urgent Care TN want to offer some ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that up to 20 percent of people living in the United States get the flu each year. Of those people, approximately 200,000 will be hospitalized because of their symptoms. The numbers are staggering. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care in Tennessee wants to share some insight about the flu—and why the flu shot is so important. Who Needs a Flu Shot? According ...
Guess what time of year it is? No, not Christmas. Flu season! The flu virus starts to rear its ugly head in October and the season often lasts until April or May. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care TN believes the time is now to get your flu shot! How Much Will My Flu Shot Cost? In most cases, if you have health insurance, your vaccine should be covered free of cost ...
Not feeling your best, but don’t think it’s quite severe enough to be pneumonia? It could be that you have a milder form of pneumonia called walking pneumonia. Fortunately, when signs of walking pneumonia begin to appear, one of our AFC Urgent Care centers can help you get to feeling as good as new! What Is Walking Pneumonia? Walking pneumonia, a milder form of pneumonia, occurs when a bacterial infection affects your upper ...
Is your company looking for an easier and faster way to test employees for drug screenings? How about looking for a place you can turn seven days a week? Our AFC Urgent Care TN locations are just what you’re looking for! We offer drug screens with prompt results, and we’re open all week with extended hours. What Is a Drug Screening? A drug screening is a process in which urine or blood is ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentTN’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentBronchitis'); Sickness never happens when we have time for it. Don’t you feel like it always occurs at the absolutely worst time, such as on a weekend? Fortunately, our East Tennessee urgent care centers are open seven days a week for extended hours so that you can get the medical treatment you need when you need it, even on weekends. Let’s take a look at one common condition ...
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 ...
OK—so the holidays don’t exactly spell “health,” with all the delicious and carb-filled foods and couch-sitting at the family and friend get-togethers this season. But that doesn’t mean you have to wait until 2017 to start implementing healthy habits! You can start small during the holidays. Stay Healthy and Fit Today No matter what happens during your holiday season, there’s always time to get out and get moving. Whether you’re ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
