Dementia is the broad term for a variety of cognitive diseases that you can develop over your lifetime. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which affects more than 55 million people worldwide. Losing your memory or watching a loved one go through the drastic personality changes associated with Alzheimer’s can be scary and overwhelming. Our staff at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville explains more below about dementia and how to support ...
If you have a broken bone or a fracture, urgent care may be able to help. Learn the different types of fractures (broken bones), what we treat, and when to go to the ER vs. urgent care. How Do You Know a Bone is Broken? Every year, millions of people break a bone. Broken bones typically result from a trauma like a fall, car accident, or sports injury. Medical conditions such as osteoporosis or repetitive ...
Getting hurt is just a part of life sometimes. While we do our best to avoid injury and be aware of our surroundings, it is not always possible to completely avoid dangerous situations. Thankfully, minor injuries like small cuts and sprains will heal on their own, but more severe injuries require medical attention. If you are ever concerned that an injury lead to a broken bone, we can help! Our center is fully equipped with ...
