Trick or treat! Who has children already saying those words around the house in preparation for Halloween night? Since we still have a few weeks to go, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to help you and your family stay as healthy as possible for all the Halloween fun to be had around town! 3 Steps to Better Fall Health The following are ways to keep your health going strong in order to ...
Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to know that when you purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from a local farmers market, not only are you benefiting the community’s economy, but you are also helping your health! Go Local! When was the last time you visited the Ooltewah Farmers Market? Next time you are in or around the Ooltewah Nursery and Landscape Co. on a Thursday, you might want to make time ...
Did you know that Grandparents Day is Sept. 10? The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to know what you have planned to help celebrate your grandparents this holiday, especially since close grandparent-grandchild relationships can be beneficial to your health. An Ever-lasting Bond Studies have found that grandparents who babysit their grandchildren could actually benefit from a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life. And it doesn’t even have to ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentOoltewah’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentSports'); Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah hopes you are as ready for sports season as we are! Did you bring your child in for a sports physical? If not, there’s still plenty of time to do so, as our urgent care center is open seven days a week for pediatric sports care and is conveniently located just across from Burger King on Little Debbie Parkway. However, if ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to help you make your family’s transition from the careless days of summer to the stricter schedule of school as smooth as possible. Read on for some tips. Maintain a Positive Attitude For both parents and children, going back to school can be stressful. When your little ones are beginning a new school year, some level of anxiety is normal. As a result, it’s important ...
Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah understands the temptation that comes with summer—packing your days full of fun and staying up later. But it’s important for your health that you not sacrifice your sleep for a little extra fun. We have some tips to help you prioritize sleep and get back to feeling at your best. Summertime Sleep Tips for All One of the biggest issues with summer sleep is that our ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah knows how we all have those days where we just aren’t in the mood to do anything. Those days where fatigue gets the best of you. But what if the feeling of tiredness seems to occur every single day? At that point, you are probably tired of being tired and want to find your energy again—and we don’t blame you! Bounce Back From Fatigue Everyone ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah understands that while the summer has its own set of fun activities that none of the other seasons do, it also comes with its fair share of worries. Read on for some ways to overcome your fears when it comes to some of your summer worries. Common Summer Concerns First on the list of summer concerns is asthma attacks, especially since the high levels of pollen tend to ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to have some much-deserved fun over the summer. Everywhere you look during the summer, fireworks seem to be involved. Because of this, it’s important to practice firework safety to keep your summer happy and healthy. Have a Blast This Summer! First, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Therefore, although this might make you the “mean” parent, avoid letting your kids play with any ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to raise your hand if you are ready for summer break! Chances are you are and you aren’t. Fortunately, there are ways to have fun this summer with the kiddos while also improving your health! Have a Happy, Healthy Summer! While you might be happy that the kids are almost out of school for the summer, you could also be worried about hearing, “I’m ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to not only be healthy now—but to be healthy for years and years into the future. One way to do this is to make changes today that lead to a healthier tomorrow. Read on for some ways to help get on track for better health. Boost Your Health How’s your exercise routine going? If you want to stop reading this blog now or are ...
Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to realize that loving food is OK! It’s OK to love salad and chocolate, fried chicken and steamed fish, cake and fresh fruit. Even registered dietitians don’t sit around eating vegetables and nuts every single day. The key to eating healthy is to follow a few simple rules—and it’s even OK to break the rules every now and then! Eating a Balanced ...
How to Stop Smoking | AFC Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic Ooltewah & Collegedale TN, Can Help Spring is a great time for starting over to help feel rejuvenated and refreshed, and our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to realize that there is no better way of feeling more refreshed than by quitting smoking once and for all. Quit the Smoking Habit The type of cessation strategy you use will depend upon your personality. Are ...
Coughing | Child | When to see a Doctor | Ooltewah & Collegedale TN AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah understands the way you feel when your child gets sick, especially when a cough is the symptom. Fortunately, there are some things you can try at home to help your child find relief. Goodbye, Cough! First, make sure your child is drinking enough liquids throughout the day to keep hydrated. While warm water can help soothe throat irritation and ease a ...
