Recent Blog Posts

What Is Body Mass Index?

There is no denying that there is an obesity epidemic in the United States. Studies have shown that around 34% of adults—and 15 to 20% of children and adolescents—are considered obese. And many more adults and children are considered overweight. Getting to and maintaining a healthy weight is an important part of staying healthy overall. But how can you do that? Dr. Natasha Ballard, Assistant Medical Director at AFC Urgent Care Gastonia, wants ...

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Recent Blogs

What Are the Signs of Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke?

As summer heat settles into Gastonia, whether you’re walking the South Fork River Greenway, exploring Rankin Lake Park, or spending the ...

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How Do I Treat a Poison Ivy Rash?

Gastonia’s parks and green spaces make it easy to enjoy the outdoors, whether you’re walking the trails at Rankin Lake ...

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Is it Allergies or Covid?

If you’re dealing with congestion, a runny nose, or nonstop sneezing in Gastonia, it’s easy to assume seasonal allergies are ...

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