We have certainly experienced quite a lot as a community over the last few years. The unease, frustration and worry we all endured during the pandemic took a toll on us all. Now that the emergency status for COVID-19 has expired, it can be easy to let our guards down. Unfortunately, we can’t do that! COVID-19 is still circulating around the country and cases are rising yet again in the Statesville area. We want ...
Getting sick is possible during any time of the year, but it is more common in the fall and winter seasons. Believe it or not, those seasons are already approaching again! There are always different conditions and illnesses circulating, and many of them can cause fevers if you contract them. But before you panic and run to your medicine cabinet, you should know that most fevers are actually helping your body. Read on to learn ...
Getting sick comes in many different forms, and each of them are unpleasant in their own right. We know you want to feel better as quick as humanly possible, so we make sure we can help by having extensive knowledge and a variety of diagnostic tools at our fingertips. One of those tools is a state-of-the-art lab that can help identify many different illnesses and conditions by processing various tests right here in our center ...
If you smoke, you know how hard it is to think about quitting! Addictive habits are by nature hard to give up, especially if they have been a big part of your life for many years. Smoking cigarettes and other forms of tobacco is one of the most common addictions amongst adults, so you are certainly not alone. Smoking is bad for your health no matter which way you look at it, so we will ...
Contracting an STD is just like getting sick in the traditional sense. You come into contact with a bacteria or virus, and as it grows, it can make you feel sick or produce some really unpleasant symptoms. The trouble with STDs is that they can also exist without producing any symptoms, so you might not even know that you have one! This is why routine STD testing is the responsible thing to do for yourself ...
Picture this: You had a wonderful weekend away at Lake Norman splashing in the water, hiking through the woods and enjoying many nights under the stars. You get home, hop in the shower and notice a tick really embedded in your skin. Tick bites are not only kind of gross, but they actually can be dangerous in certain situations. Not every tick is infected with Lyme disease, but the risk is always there. Our AFC ...
Getting hurt can be a scary experience no matter what happened. Thankfully, many injuries can heal on their own if they are mild enough. Sprains, strains, bruises and bumps are all a normal part of life from time to time. Injuries that are more severe are less common but require a bit more attention. Broken bones can cause a significant amount of pain and need to be treated properly in order to heal correctly and ...
If you have a broken bone or a fracture, urgent care may be able to help. Learn the different types of fractures (broken bones), what we treat, and when to go to the ER vs. urgent care. How Do You Know a Bone is Broken? Every year, millions of people break a bone. Broken bones typically result from a trauma like a fall, car accident, or sports injury. Medical conditions such as osteoporosis or repetitive ...
Being an adult is hard work at times! Not only are you in charge of yourself, but chances are that you have a busy household to run and kids to keep on track. While you are consumed with getting everyone off to work, school, practices and bedtime, it can be easy to overlook the importance of taking care of yourself. We want you to be the healthiest version of yourself, and that starts with taking ...
Summer, here we come! As we are well into the spring season, we are grateful for the sunnier days and warmer weather, and it will only continue to get better. However, that means that our exposure to sunlight will probably increase as we are spending more time outside in the sunshine. We want you to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful weather, but we want you to do it safely. Experiencing a sunburn is painful ...
