Hiking is a fun and healthy activity that is open to virtually anyone. To make sure your
vacation goes smoothly, it is important to plan ahead before you leave home. Make sure
you
are prepared with the right equipment for whatever outdoor adventure you are planning.
Even
with proper planning and preparation, accidents can still happen. AFC Urgent Care Lenoir
is
a short drive from Yadkin Valley, and we are available to treat sprains,
bites,
heat exhaustion, dehydration, and many other injuries that may occur while
hiking,
biking, and other outdoor activities.
Even if you aren’t planning on playing in the woods, bring your walking shoes. If you are
planning on visiting the many wineries, music halls, shops, and museums that you will be
walking to. Yadkin Valley has wine tours, vineyards to explore, and places to drink.
While
exploring, remember to keep hydrated. Yadkin Valley is also fantastic for swimming and
river
fun, just make sure that you and the family are prepared, know your safety measures, and
skills. Unfortunately, any outdoor activity can cause injuries, even for young children. Whether you’re
hiking the trails, exploring vineyards, or paddling the river, safety comes first. Be
mindful of your group and dress appropriately to prevent injuries, from sprains to head
injuries. We are dedicated to keeping our local and visiting hikers, wine-lovers, and
kayakers safe. We are staffed with providers and on-site X-ray technicians for those
patients with orthopedic injuries.
Our urgent care
clinic can help get back to enjoying your Yadkin Valley vacation!
While on vacation, we know that having access to fast and reliable medical care is
important
to you. Even if you are not embracing the riverbanks or hiking a mountain, there are
many
other health conditions that can occur and we are here to help, 7 days a week. You’ve
planned for everything on your vacation…reservations, attraction tickets, hiking trail
maps,
bathing suits…don’t forget to plan for suddenly getting sick!
In the past, if someone got sick, you would have to put everything on hold and wait in an
unfamiliar ER for hours. By the time you were discharged and picked up your
prescriptions,
you would have pretty much burned one of your valuable pre-planned days of fun.
Fortunately,
with AFC Urgent Care Lenoir, that is no longer the case. If you are traveling and
someone is
not feeling well, it becomes a priority to find medical assistance that is fast and
professional. We treat many
different illnesses and injuries from sore throats and colds to allergic reactions to
upset
stomachs and much more. If you are on vacation, the last thing you want to think about
is
the flu! However, early treatment is essential for a less severe and shorter illness. If
you
have symptoms common with the flu, come see us as soon as possible.