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Can Food Poisoning Be Treated at the ER or Urgent Care?

When food poisoning hits, should you visit the ER or AFC urgent care? Here’s our guide to finding the right care for food-related illnesses. Even in our cozy corner of the foothills, food poisoning can strike when you least expect it. Maybe you were hoping to relax at Wolf Moon Salt Cave or treat the family to a movie night at Golden Ticket Cinemas. All it takes is one bad meal to turn a ...

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Common Sports Injuries and When to Get an X-ray

Think you might have sustained an injury playing sports? Walk into AFC for same-day care. We offer digital X-rays every day of the week!  Physical activities are some of our favorite things to do in Lenoir. Whether it’s feeling that North Carolina breeze while hiking at Tuttle Forest, scoring a game winning shot in the MLK Rec Center or biking on the Greenway – being active is good for your mental and physical health.  But ...

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Rash After Hiking? Know the Difference Between Poison Oak, Ivy, and Sumac

Identify poison ivy, oak, and sumac and learn what to do if a rash appears after spending time outdoors in Lenoir. In ...

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When Is It Time to Visit Urgent Care During Pollen Season?

Seasonal allergies can worsen during pollen season. Learn when symptoms may require urgent care and when to seek medical help. Spring in ...

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Can I Catch the Flu from Someone with No Fever?

Did you know you could catch the flu from someone even if they’re fever-free? Here’s AFC’s guide to identifying ...

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