Recent Blog Posts

What Is Mono and What Are the Symptoms?

So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in Oak Ridge has answers, and treatment, for you.  Mononucleosis (mono) is an infectious viral disease most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but other viruses can also cause it. Also sometimes known as the “kissing disease,” mono is spread through saliva and can even be passed from person to person from sharing cutlery and utensils. According to the CDC, mono occurs mainly ...

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Recent Blogs

Tick Bite Concerns This Spring? Here’s When to Get Checked

Spring in Oak Ridge means more afternoons spent outside enjoying the warmer weather and East Tennessee scenery. Families head to Melton Hill ...

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At-Home First Aid for Cuts, Burns, Sprains & More

From walking the trails at Melton Lake Park to staying active around town, life in Oak Ridge offers plenty of opportunities to ...

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Spring Gardening Safety & Injury Care Near Me

Warm weather, longer days, and blooming flowers make it the perfect time to head outside and tackle those gardening projects you’ve ...

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