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What Are the Negative Effects of Smoking?

If you have an addictive habit, you know how hard it can be to quit or take steps to reduce the habit in your daily life. Smoking is one of those addictions that can become a lifelong habit easily, and it can be really hard to give up. We understand that, but we also understand how harmful it is for your body, and we will always advocate for quitting the habit for good. Smoking negatively ...

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Can You Get an STD Without Having Sex?

I Have an STD, But I'm Not Sexually Active If you have contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD) but are not sexually active, there are a few reasons why this could be the case. "STD" refers to the constellation of diseases that result from a sexually transmitted infection (STI). For example, cervical cancer is an STD from the STI of HPV. Though it is possible to contract an STI even if you are not ...

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Can I Get My Blood Drawn at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah?

Feeling sick can involve a lot of different symptoms that can be frustrating and often confusing, especially if you don’t know what is causing it. Thankfully, there are many different diagnostic tools available today that can help pinpoint specific illnesses in a matter of minutes. One of those reliable diagnostic tools is a full-service lab! We can run a wide variety of test right here in our center that can diagnose you faster and ...

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What’s the Difference Between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke?

Summer in Ooltewah offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re attending events at the Imagination Station, shopping and ...

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How Do You Prevent Firework Injuries in Ooltewah, TN?

Summer in Ooltewah is filled with long evenings outdoors, neighborhood cookouts, lake weekends, and patriotic celebrations throughout the Chattanooga area. From gatherings ...

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Could That Tick Bite Make You Sick? When to Visit Urgent Care

Springtime in Ooltewah means golf outings, hiking trails, youth sports, and weekends spent enjoying the natural beauty of Southeast Tennessee. Families often ...

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