The last thing you need when trying to get your kids off to school for a new year is to feel under the weather due to a respiratory infection. Honestly, it’s the last thing you need anytime! If you think you may be experiencing a respiratory infection, let our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville offer some insight on the condition. What Is a Respiratory Infection? Approximately 3 million respiratory infections are diagnosed in ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentSevierville’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentStrep'); [box type="shadow"]Whether you’re in the Smokies on vacation or live in Sevierville, nobody has time to feel sick during the summer! There’s too much happening to be stuck inside. But sometimes sickness strikes. If you’re experiencing a sore throat and other symptoms, let AFC Urgent Care Sevierville get you back to feeling your best. Do I Have Strep Throat? Not every sore throat is ...
It’s hot in Sevierville! And we usually don’t think about summertime when we’re thinking about developing a cough, because it’s often associated with cold weather. But it’s important to note—a cough can occur at any time of year with a variety of causes. The first step to finding relief? Nailing down the specific cause of your cough. What Is Causing My Cough? A cough can develop for any number ...
In the hot days of summer in Sevierville, we’re frequently going out into the heat and then back into air conditioned comfort—which can wreak havoc on our sinuses. We’ve all experienced that stuffed up nose or congested feeling from the constant fluctuations in temperature! If you’re experiencing frequent or prolonged issues with your sinuses, though, you may have developed a sinus infection. But help is available. Can I Go to an ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentSevierville’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentBreak'); Oh, summertime—how we love thee. Let us count the ways! It can be easy for all of us to get a little carefree during the summer. But while you want a carefree spirit, our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to emphasize the importance of staying safe. Broken Bones & Kids Did you know that broken bones are among the most frequent injuries in children, especially during the ...
Did you know that more than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure? This condition, also known as hypertension, can cause a variety of symptoms and lead to more serious medical conditions, like heart attack and stroke. But there are steps you can take to lower your risk of developing high blood pressure. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to share two ways you can do just that. Maintain a Healthy Weight As ...
Who’s ready to start enjoying some fun in the sun and exploring everything the Smokies have to offer? We all are! But before you head out into the sun, our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to offer a few tips on how to protect your skin. ##What to Know About Sun Safety Are you heading outside to enjoy the warmer days? Whether going to Dollywood for the day or just enjoying your ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentSevierville’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentOccupational'); Did you know that our medical team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville is certified to help businesses needing occupational services completed? Let’s take a look at ways our occupational health services can benefit your business. Start Your Employee’s First Day Off Right When you are running a business, you want to make sure your employees are as healthy as can be. As a result, pre-employment testing is ...
Did you know that we’re more likely to have healthy habits as an adult if we established them as kids? It’s true! That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to help you build healthy eating habits in your little ones—starting today! Rules for Raising Healthy Eaters Think your own eating habits aren’t good enough for you to be teaching your kids healthy habits? Think again! Let’s ...
According to the National Institutes of Health, the average adult sleeps less than seven hours per night. But in actuality, adults should be getting between seven and nine hours of sleep. Are you getting enough? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to help give you some tips on how to improve your sleep habits, starting tonight! Easy Ways to Improve Your Sleep Habits Let’s take a look at some ways you can ...
Who doesn’t love a weekend in the Smokies? But to really enjoy the Smokies, you need to be outdoors—and that’s also where many allergens live. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to offer some suggestions on keeping allergies at bay so you can get out and have fun! Sneeze No More! Approximately 40 to 60 million Americans suffering from allergies each year. Did you know that your ...
February is the month of love, but Valentine’s Day isn’t the only holiday related to the heart this month! This month is also American Heart Month, a month designated to raise awareness about the single largest cause of death among Americans—heart disease. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville would like to share some tips for better heart health! Protect Your Heart First, exercise is a must. As you ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentSevierville’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentCold'); Are you under the weather? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to get you back in better health. The first step to making that happen? Determining what kind of illness has you down and out. Making Sense of Sickness The holidays are gone, and now it seems like it’s the season of stuffy noses, sore throats and watery eyes here in Pigeon Forge! To treat your ...
Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville hopes you all had a wonderful holiday season with your family! With the holiday season behind us, has your focus turned to resolutions for the new year? Here’s to a happier, healthier 2018! Getting Healthy and Staying Healthy in the New Year Have you resolved to live a healthier lifestyle in 2018? Let’s take a look at a few ways you can do just that. First ...
Between the delicious treats and work potlucks, how in the world are we all going to be able to stay healthy during the holiday season? Well, our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville just might have the answer about how to stay in good health while enjoying the holiday season! It’s a balancing act, after all! Make Holiday Choices With Your Health in Mind Sometimes people assume that in order to stay healthy over ...
“No matter what, I always make it home for Christmas. I love to go to my Tennessee Mountain Home and invite all of my nieces and nephews and their spouses and kids and do what we all like to do—eat, laugh, trade presents and just enjoy each other…and sometimes I even dress up like Santa Claus!”—Dolly Parton There are no words for what our Smoky Mountain community is like come the holiday ...
When the weather outside is frightful, it’s a good time to make sure your body is doing its part to keep you warm. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to help you get your blood flowing and improve your circulation in order to keep you comfortable this November. Go with the Flow When many people think about improving their health, they consider their heart health, eating habits, weight maintenance, etc. However, blood ...
You know the importance of eating healthy foods, exercising regularly, not smoking and getting plenty of sleep. But our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to tell you the role that gratitude plays in maintaining good health. Time to Give Thanks Did you know that the act of consistently practicing gratitude on a daily basis can help to increase a person’s happiness level by 25 percent? But the benefits of gratitude don’t ...
According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 30.3 million Americans have diabetes. What can you do to avoid becoming part of that statistic? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville has some suggestions. Take Action Against Diabetes For those diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, the body simply doesn’t produce enough insulin. That condition is largely genetic. Type 2 diabetes, though, is often preventable. First, you want to maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight ...
Move over, Sevier County Fair! Now that the fair has come and gone, it’s time to focus on other great events happening in and around our area this fall! To make sure you’re healthy and ready to enjoy all the fall fun, AFC Urgent Care Sevierville would like to offer a few tips. Protect Your Health This Fall Who wants to be stuck in bed with an illness when there are so many ...
