We sure do! Diagnosing and treating our community is what we do best, so we are proud to have a variety of reliable diagnostic tools at our disposal to help us get this done. In addition to our digital X-ray machine, our full-service lab is open seven days a week and can process a variety of tests and samples that help our providers with accurate results and diagnoses. Our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team ...
If you are like us, you are certainly making the best of this great summer season with your friends and family. With all of the outdoor fun and family events, how could you not enjoy this time of year? One thing we certainly don’t like very much, however, is the increase in bugs and bug bites. While many bugs are merely nuisances, they can be frustrating to deal with if you get bitten or ...
Your sexual health is just as important as the rest of your physical health, even though many people have a hard time talking about it freely. We understand! It can be a sensitive topic, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to address issues if they pop up unexpectedly. If you are sexually active, getting tested for STDs is something you should be doing regularly, especially if you are switching partners. AFC Urgent ...
X-ray technology is one of the greatest advancements of our time! We are grateful to be able to use this diagnostic tool every day to help patients recover faster from injuries and illnesses. In addition to all of the other benefits that a stop at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City can offer, our team uses digital X-ray technology that can diagnose you quickly and more accurately than a traditional film X-ray. Read on to learn ...
Picture this—you went out with your friends for a fun dinner together yesterday at a new place and had a great time, but today you are starting to feel weird. Your stomach hurts, you start to experience some GI symptoms and you are nauseous. While it could be a run-of-the-mill stomach bug, chances are that you contracted some type of food poisoning at that new restaurant. Food poisoning can occur from many different pathogens ...
The summer season is a favorite among many for good reason! The weather is beautiful, the temperatures are warm and there is so much fun to be had in our area. As you get ready to enjoy all that the Fountain City community has to offer this summer, make sure you prioritize staying safe from the harsh summer sun. The sun can feel really good on your skin after a long winter, but be cautious ...
We all know that a healthy lifestyle requires a colorful and varied diet. Healthy proteins, fruits and vegetables are often the focus, but don’t overlook the importance of vitamins and minerals! Minerals like calcium are crucial to your overall health and help support your body to thrive every day. Our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team explains more about calcium and its role in our bodies below, so read on. What Is Calcium? Most ...
As we start to open our windows again and welcome in the fresh spring air, seasonal allergies begin to make an appearance once more. If you experience mild to moderate seasonal allergy symptoms, this time of year might not be your favorite. The trees and flowers start to bloom in early spring, and pollen is much more prevalent in the air. If this pollen makes you feel pretty miserable, you are not alone! More than ...
The healthcare industry experienced some major changes in how we approached patient care over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that the pandemic’s emergency status is set to expire in May, there will be a variety of changes coming in regard to telemedicine. What isn’t changing, however, are the benefits of an in-person visit at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City! Our team offers a personalized approach to all of our patients, and ...
Ear infections are incredibly common, especially in childhood. If you are experiencing ear pain or your child is experiencing discomfort in one or both ears, it may be due to an ear infection! Pain associated with an ear infection can range from a dull burning to a sharp or localized pain. Our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team explains more about ear infections and what to look for below, so read on. Are Ear Infections ...
The colder temperatures and less-than-ideal outside environment have a lot of us spending our days in the warm comfort of our homes. While that is certainly a cozy place to curl up while we wait for summer to come back, it can actually be detrimental to your physical and mental health. Over time, minimal exposure to sunlight can increase your risk of a vitamin D deficiency or a mental health condition called seasonal affective disorder ...
So you woke up with a fever, you’re coughing and your chest feels full of mucus. Now what? Chances are you are suffering from some type of lung infection! Bronchitis and pneumonia are two common lung infections, and both infections can produce similar symptoms. Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team explains the differences between these two illnesses below. What’s the Difference Between Bronchitis and Pneumonia? A bronchitis infection affects ...
It’s that time of year again where illness seems to be everywhere. Even if you do everything you are supposed to like washing your hands and avoiding people who are sick, there is still the chance that you could fall ill a few times during the winter season. If you do get sick, knowing what you are suffering from can help you treat your illness more effectively. When it comes to having an infection ...
Even if you take all of the proper precautions like getting your flu shot and eating well, you can still come down with the flu. While flu symptoms in individuals who have gotten their shot tend to be less severe, it can still make you feel ill for a few days. If you suspect you have the flu or are feeling sick, we can help with a diagnosis at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City! In ...
If you are fighting off an infection, chances are that a fever is one of the symptoms you are experiencing. Your fever might not be noticeable to you, or it could make you feel downright miserable! Fevers are your body’s way of helping you fight off infection, so in most cases, they are a good thing. If you are trying to decide whether to treat a fever, check out our AFC Urgent Care Fountain ...
We recommend that everyone gets a flu shot every year to help protect them from severe illness. We especially recommend it this year as we enter into a season where the flu and COVID-19 are circulating around together—and people are taking fewer illness-prevention precautions. The flu vaccine has been around for over 50 years and has been proven to be very effective in reducing symptom severity and even preventing illness in the first place ...
Adult headaches can be anything from a minor nuisance all the way to a medical emergency. The same is true for when your child comes to you complaining of head pain. Thankfully, most headaches are minor and can be remedied with some simple at home measures. In other cases, though, they can require prompt medical attention. Our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team wants you and your family to stay safe and healthy, so read ...
As parents, it’s our job to protect our children as best we can. When it comes to illness, that can be difficult! It can be especially hard when there are so many different kinds of illnesses and sicknesses at this time of year. One illness that all parents need to watch for is respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. RSV symptoms can vary widely from simple cold-like symptoms to trouble breathing. It can be a ...
The development of antibiotics is one of the greatest accomplishments of modern medicine. Before their discovery, your chance of death due to an infection was about 30%! Thanks to antibiotics, a bacterial infection is much less dangerous today. They are a wonderful asset to our health and can help you recover more quickly. Antibiotics are great when they are used correctly, and our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City explains the correct use of ...
Any sort of dizziness or spinning sensation can make it hard to navigate daily life. When you have a flareup of vertigo, it can make it downright impossible to accomplish simple daily tasks. Vertigo is a lot more complicated than just a quick episode of dizziness. When you experience vertigo, your whole world and your surroundings feel like they are shifting and moving around you. Some people describe it as a “swooping” sensation. If you ...
