by Social Joey | Aug 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
No! While more than half of 2020 has now passed by, there’s still plenty of time left in the year to hit your health goals. Mid-year provides the perfect opportunity to revisit your resolutions and see what still needs to be improved. Never even got your resolutions...
by Social Joey | Jul 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
No matter how happy we may be in life overall, stress is something that we will always have to deal with at one point or another. Whether it is a quick stressor or a long-term one, our bodies will respond to stress with adverse side effects that can compound the issue...
by Social Joey | Jul 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
While poison ivy, oak and sumac are often associated with the depths of the forest, during the summer months, they can grow and spread nearly anywhere. While there is 15% of the population that is not allergic, for the majority of people, it is a real concern. Most...
by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Because the number of cases of COVID-19 has seemingly dipped some in the last few weeks, it would be natural to think it’s no longer a risk. But that’s simply not true. As of June 1, more than 1.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with COVID-19. That includes more...
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
If you’ve turned on the news in the last few months, you probably know the basics of how to protect yourself against illness. Wash your hands often, disinfect commonly touched surfaces, limit your interaction with others outside the home, practice social distancing...
by Social Joey | May 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. Did you know? There are currently 11 million people living in the United States who do not realize they are living with high blood pressure. That’s in addition to millions who have been diagnosed. Our team at AFC...
by Social Joey | May 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
When we have been stuck indoors for most of March and April, we are probably all wanting to take advantage of every sunny day we can by getting outside, which is a good thing! Not only is the fresh air good for our mental health and mood, but we all need to ensure we...
by Social Joey | Apr 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
We may be practicing social distancing and staying at home all the time, but that doesn’t mean that illnesses and injuries always stay away. If you experience a non-emergency medical condition and need medical attention, AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah is now offering an...
by Social Joey | Apr 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Did you resolve to live a healthier life in 2020? One of the biggest steps you can take toward that goal is to follow a healthy diet. But where do you start? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to understand the importance of eating a healthy diet, as well...
by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
March is recognized as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The month is designed to raise awareness about this type of cancer, which is the third most common type of cancer diagnosed among Americans. In recognition of this month, our team at AFC Urgent Care...
