According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 795,000 Americans have a stroke each year. It is a leading cause of both disability and death in the United States. During American Stroke Awareness Month this May, our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants you to know what you can do to prevent a stroke, as well as how to recognize a stroke as soon as possible. Time matters! Am I at ...
Just because the world is at a standstill to help flatten the curve, it doesn’t mean that regular everyday illnesses and injuries still won’t crop up. Fortunately, our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville has the ability to care for you and your non-emergency medical needs while you remain in the comfort of your own home. Let’s take a look at how AFC TeleCare is opening the doors to caring for patients ...
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month. The American College of Gastroenterology states that around 10% to 15% of adults living in the United States are living with IBS. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants you to know the signs that might suggest you are experiencing IBS, as well as what foods can help soothe your symptoms and help you regain control of your quality of life. What Is IBS? Irritable bowel ...
The month of March is recognized as National Nutrition Month, providing us all with an opportunity to think about our eating habits. So, how are yours? If you’re like most Americans, your eating habits and your diet overall could use a boost. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to offer some tips on healthy eating. Read on as we take a look. How Can I Eat to Improve My ...
Fall and winter are often the peak time for viruses, including the common cold and the flu. There's a reason it's known as “cold and flu season,” after all. But just because colds occur commonly during the cold months doesn't mean you can't get one when the weather warms up! In fact, you can pick up a cold even in the heat of summer. That's why our team at AFC ...
Now that the warmer weather is starting to show itself again, it is time for many of us to get excited about the new season of spring sports on the horizon! In fact, sign-ups might have even already started at this point. Before your kids hit the field this spring, it’s important for them to undergo a sports physical. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville talks about why these examinations ...
This month, you’ll see lots of hearts everywhere. While they may stand for Valentine’s Day, we think they can also stand for heart health. In honor of American Heart Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to share some insight into how you can protect your heart and improve your heart health. Why Is Good Heart Health So Important? Your heart is a vital organ within your body. It is responsible ...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…to start making yourself a priority! While it’s great that you make sure your loved ones are taken care of on a daily basis, you also need to make sure you are taking care of yourself, too! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to offer you some tips on how you can do just that in 2020. Read on as we take a ...
Did you know? More than 35 million people living in the United States experience sinusitis, commonly known as a sinus infection, at least once a year. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to help you recognize the signs of a sinus infection as soon as possible, as well as how to treat a sinus infection so that you can get back to your normal routine sooner rather than later. How Do You Get ...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to gather around the holiday table with friends, family and food! Since food is a major theme of the holiday season, it is important to ensure it is cooked thoroughly and that leftovers are chilled immediately, as the last thing you want this season is food poisoning. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville is here to offer you tips on how you can combat food ...
We’re right in the middle of cold and flu season. Are you taking steps to protect your family this year? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to share some insight about the common cold and how to tell the difference between a cold and the flu. What Causes a Common Cold? Just like the flu, the common cold is a virus. Because it’s viral in nature, it cannot be effectively treated ...
There are a number of health observances recognized in November, including Bladder Health Month. During this month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants you to know how you can start taking action to improve your bladder health. Read on as we offer some perspective! Who Is Most at Risk of Experiencing Bladder Issues? Anyone can experience a bladder issue at any time. However, there are some people who are more at risk of ...
November is known as Bladder Health Month. In recognition of this month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants you to know how you can better care for your bladder health, as well as foods you should skip when it comes to avoiding irritating your bladder. What Is the Bladder? The bladder is a small sac that stores urine. It’s located in the pelvis, just behind the pelvic bone. The muscular walls of ...
When it comes to staying healthy this winter, one of the most important things you can do is get your flu shot. Not only will getting your flu shot help reduce your chances of getting sick, but it will also help the entire community be healthier as it reduces the spread of the disease. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville shares why the flu shot is such a great prevention method ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 11,000 people living in the United States are diagnosed with invasive group A strep disease every year. So not only do you need to be on guard for the flu virus this year, but you also need to keep an eye out for strep throat. It’s a very common and contagious illness, so our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to ...
You have heard it at least once by now—you cannot pour from an empty cup. That’s why me-time is so vitally important, because it gives you an opportunity to rest and restore. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to share some insight about the benefits of time for yourself and ideas for carving out the time you need. Why Is Solitude Important? Let’s face it. Life can get pretty crazy ...
As the summer months begin to end and a new fall season is upon us, it is important to make sure that while the summer season is about to go away, our healthy habits do not. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to make sure you continue on your healthy habits—or start some new ones—this fall. Read on as we offer some tips. How Can I Make Sure to Obtain Enough ...
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, approximately 30.3 million people living in the United States have diabetes. Are you one of them? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants you to be aware of the early signs of diabetes so that you can seek medical attention as soon as possible for a treatment plan to get you back to living your life! What Is the Main Cause ...
A new school year is just around the corner, and you know what that means—a new fall sports season! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to offer you tips on how you can prevent injuries this sports season so that your young athlete can have fun and stay in the game injury-free! What Are Some of the Benefits of Playing Sports as a Child? There is more to a sport than playing ...
Can you believe it is already time to start talking about going back to school? It seems like the summer just began. But the reality is, that August 14th first day of school for Sevier County is right around the corner. Fortunately, there are a few summer weeks left. However, within those weeks, you are going to want to do all you can to prepare your child to go back to school. Our team at ...
