Recent Blog Posts

Signs Your Sunburn Needs Medical Attention

Is your sunburn blistering or painful to the touch? It might be time to check into our urgent care in Hickory. No appointments necessary!  Summer in Hickory means kayaking and canoeing at Rotary-Geitner Park, baseball games at L.P. Frans Stadium, and long walks on the Hickory Trail. But with all that sun comes one of the season’s most common health complaints: the dreaded sunburn.  Most of the time, sunburns are a mild inconvenience ...

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Helping Hickory, NC Families Prepare Kids for Urgent Care Visits

Help your child feel calm and confident during an urgent care visit at AFC Hickory with simple preparation tips and guidance. If your child becomes ill while you’re out shopping at Valley Hills Mall or sprains an ankle at Geitner Park, you may need urgent medical attention sooner than planned. While getting quick medical attention is important, many children feel nervous or uneasy during clinic visits. A little reassurance and preparation can make the ...

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Recent Blogs

Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke? Know the Warning Signs

Learn how to recognize the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke and when to seek medical care at AFC Hickory. Summer ...

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Could It Be Allergies or COVID-19? | AFC Hickory

Experiencing congestion, sneezing, or fatigue in Hickory? Learn how to tell the difference between seasonal allergies and COVID-19 symptoms. Spring in Hickory ...

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Is Poison Ivy More Than Just an Itchy Rash?

Learn when poison ivy symptoms can be treated at home and when it’s time to visit AFC Hickory for medical care ...

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