Summer in east Tennessee—lots of sun, lots of quick rain storms and lots of bugs! It can sometimes seem like you step outside for just a few minutes and wind up with bug bites galore. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to step you through some bug bite prevention and treatment tips. When Should I Worry About a Bug Bite? Well, the short ...
We all want to have a fun summer. However, the only way to really have fun is to be safe. But our children might not necessarily have safety as a priority. Therefore, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some steps you can take to protect your kids this summer. What Precautions Should Be Taken This Summer? We all want to be our healthiest selves, especially in the summer. But while summer ...
Colds are only for the winter, right? Wrong! A cold can come on at any time, even during the summer months. However, that doesn't mean it has to ruin your summer fun. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah is sharing some ways you can tackle a summer cold and get back to the party! How Common Are Colds? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults get around two to three ...
Skin care is something we should all focus on but rarely do. However, with the summer months right around the corner, now is the perfect time to improve your skin care knowledge, especially when it comes to ways to reduce your risk of skin cancer. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah is here to offer you tips on how you can start taking better care of your skin. How Should I Care for My ...
No matter what your goals are, they’re usually made easier when you do them with someone else. That’s definitely true of building healthy lifestyle habits. That’s why during Family Wellness Month this May, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to consider making a healthy lifestyle a family affair. What Does My Family Need to Do to Be Healthy? There are a number of components that go into living a ...
Do you feel as though stress is taking over your quality of life? It is time to put you back in control! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to learn ways to better manage your stress so that you can improve your quality of life as soon as possible. Am I Suffering From Chronic Stress? While our bodies were designed to handle acute stress from time to time, our bodies were not ...
In life, we want to live as long and healthy as possible. Eating poorly is not going to lead you down the right path. As a result, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to know how you can start eating healthier on a daily basis. How Can I Start Changing My Eating Habits? No drastic changes are necessary. In fact, making small changes can have a big impact. You want to fill ...
Warmer days should mean the end to sickness season, right? Well, not quite. Unfortunately, no matter what season we are in, sickness can happen at any time. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to know that when you do fall ill, we are here to help diagnose and treat your medical condition so that you can get to feeling as good as new as soon as possible! But know that your treatment ...
Who has been counting down until the start of spring sports? And, now, here we are! While our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah is ready for you to be able to cheer on your young athlete, we also want to make sure you have everything he or she needs before hitting the field this spring. Has your child undergone a sports physical? What Is the Purpose of a Sports Physical? A sports physical is ...
While no one wants to have a heart attack, it can happen to anyone and at any time. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that approximately 715,000 people living in the United States suffer a heart attack each year. In recognition of American Heart Month this month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some lifestyle changes you can make to lower your risk of a heart ...
We’re right in the middle of winter, so you know what that means, right? It’s flu season, too! That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some basic information about the flu, as well as how to prevent it. What Are the Types of Flu? There are three main strains of the flu—A, B and C. Of the three strains, Flu A is the quickest to spread ...
You made a pact in the new year to keep yourself healthy and strong. You were eating right. You were exercising most days of the week. You were feeling good. Then, all of a sudden, boom. You are struck down with a respiratory infection. Isn’t that how it always goes? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah doesn’t want you to get off track with your healthy goals for 2019, which is why ...
When you start a brand-new year, you get excited about the possibilities of what can happen—a new job, a new home, a new outlook on life and so on. One thing you don’t want? A sore throat! That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer some insight into how to find relief from a sore throat sooner rather than later. Why Does a Sore Throat Occur? A sore ...
More than 30 million people living within the United States are diagnosed with sinus infections each year. While a Neti Pot can help you to find relief from your nasal congestion, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to consider some other treatment options when it comes to finding relief from a sinus infection. What Is a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection occurs when the cavities surrounding the nasal passages become inflamed. There ...
High blood pressure occurs when the pressure of the blood in your blood vessels is higher than it should be. Any reading lower than 120⁄80 mmHg is considered a normal reading, while anything 140⁄90 mmHg and higher is considered high blood pressure. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some insight about high blood pressure, which is also called hypertension. Who Gets High Blood Pressure? Anyone can have high blood ...
We all get tired from time to time, right? Right! But there does come a time when your tiredness might be a sign of a medical condition. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to know the signs associated with fatigue, as well as the potential causes behind it. What Is Fatigue? More than 24 percent of Americans will experience fatigue at some point in their life. Fatigue is defined ...
The short answer is yes. Everyone is at risk of getting the flu. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 200,000 Americans were hospitalized last year due to flu symptoms. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some insight about the flu—and why the flu shot is important. Who Can Get a Flu Shot? According to the CDC, nearly everyone older ...
While a urinary tract infection (also known as a UTI) is often a simple fix if treatment is sought early, it can cause serious damage to one or both of your kidneys if treatment is delayed. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to seek treatment as soon as possible. What Is a Urinary Tract Infection? A urinary tract infection occurs when there is an infection somewhere in your urinary ...
Did you know that more than 2 million cases of walking pneumonia occur every year? If you happen to be one of them, have no fear. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah is here to help you feel as good as new! What Is Walking Pneumonia? As a milder form of pneumonia, walking pneumonia occurs when a bacterial infection affects your upper and lower respiratory tract. Although walking pneumonia is mostly experienced by school-age ...
Did you know that more than half of Americans abusing prescribed drugs got them from a friend or relative? Unfortunately, this addiction is affecting many people’s work status. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to always be in the know, which is why we offer drug screenings at our urgent care center seven days a week. Who Needs a Drug Screening? Basically, anyone can be subject to a drug screening. In ...
