You had a fun afternoon planned, maybe a visit to the public library after school, but your child started feeling under the weather. Now, instead of picking out books, you’re heading to the clinic. It’s a sudden change, and for little ones, that can be upsetting, especially when it means going somewhere they might be nervous about. If your child is feeling anxious about an urgent care visit, you’re not alone. Whether ...
We’ve all passed by a Starbucks and thought, “Nope, not waiting in that line!” The same idea applies to urgent care. Shorter wait times often mean a better, faster experience, and urgent care centers play a crucial role in providing quick, affordable healthcare to the community. By understanding why delays happen and planning ahead, you can have a less stressful experience. Even on a busy day, AFC Urgent Care Hixson remains one of the ...
You made a new year resolution to keep yourself healthy, active and strong. You were eating right. You were exercising outside (when it wasn’t too cold in the Hixson area) or at the local gym most days of the week. You were feeling good and staying on track. Then, all of a sudden, boom! You are hit with a respiratory infection that has you down for the count. Isn’t that how it always ...
After a cold and dreary winter, most Hixson residents are ready for warmer spring temperatures and to get out and enjoy the beautiful Tennessee outdoors. Unfortunately outdoors are were many allergens live and our area is known for more than its fair share of allergy issues. Spring doesn’t have to mean allergy woes though. Here are some ways you can keep those pesky allergies at bay so you can get out and have fun ...
Over 3 million respiratory infections are diagnosed in the United States each year—making it a very common illness we deal with across the country. With higher than average rates of pollen, Hixson and surrounding areas definitely has more than its share of respiratory illness and infection! These respiratory infections can range from just plain annoying to serious enough to keep kids home from school and adults out of work. In some cases it can ...
Did you know that most of us experience one to two colds a year? If you have yet to experience a cold so far this year, you might want to take extra precautions to protect yourself from catching the common cold. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson want to give you tips on how you can both prevent and treat a common cold so that you can get back to living a normal life ...
Kids often love a challenge. Whether it’s the latest daredevil skateboard trick, or scoring the winning goal in a soccer game, kids often go full throttle and carefree (and Hixson has no shortage of places to get out and get active!) While you want a carefree spirit, our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants to emphasize the importance of staying safe and avoiding broken bones. Broken Bones & Kids Did you know that broken ...
Why Doctors Say STI Instead of STD (and Why It Matters to You) Maybe you’ve overheard someone at Waffle House or seen something online that got you thinking: what’s the difference between an STI and an STD? They sound similar, and people often use them interchangeably, but there’s a real difference, and learning the right terms helps us better understand sexual health and encourages more people to get tested early. At AFC ...