Recent Blog Posts

Why Do Mosquito Bites Stay Swollen? Summer Bite Relief, Prevention, & Skeeter Syndrome

Summer in Ooltewah means spending more time outdoors. Whether your plans include evenings on the patio, youth sports, neighborhood cookouts, outdoor shopping, community events, or simply taking advantage of longer daylight hours, East Tennessee summers tend to keep people moving.  While summer events are fun, mosquito bites are often an annoying consequence to being outdoors in the South. However, most mosquito bites are harmless. They itch, swell a little, and disappear after a few days ...

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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 dining around Cambridge Square, cheering on local athletes during summer sports programs, or spending time with family throughout Collegedale and Apison, warm weather is a big part of life in Hamilton County.  However, Southeast Tennessee summers also bring periods of intense heat and humidity that can increase the risk of dehydration and heat-related ...

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