by Sara Cook | Nov 25, 2025 | Healthy Living
Primary Care Vs. Urgent Care: What’s the Difference? Determining where to go to seek medical treatment can be confusing. Have you ever needed immediate medical care for something but weren’t sure where to go? Should you go to your primary care doctor? Would urgent...
by Sara Cook | Nov 10, 2025 | Healthy Living
How to Recognize the Signs of Food Poisoning vs a Stomach Virus Going out to eat with friends or family during the holidays can be an enjoyable way to spend time together. Spending time shopping, sipping a festive beverage, or looking at the lights around Hixson and...
by Sara Cook | Oct 22, 2025 | Healthy Living
Seasonal allergies or sinus Infection? Here’s how to know. Stuffy nose, facial pressure, and a relentless headache; sound familiar? If you’re battling these symptoms, you might be asking yourself: is this a sinus infection, or just seasonal allergies acting up? The...
by Sara Cook | Oct 15, 2025 | Healthy Living
How Can I Tell If It’s Athlete’s Foot or Another Skin Condition? Wondering if you have athlete’s foot or something else? Learn about the symptoms, treatment options, and prevention tips to keep your feet healthy and fungus free; as well as learning about some other...
by Hannah Murry | Aug 26, 2025 | Healthy Living
Need care in Hixson? Compare urgent care vs. MinuteClinic services & see why AFC Hixson is the smarter option for families. Life in Hixson keeps you moving – whether it’s a family day at Greenway Farms Park, shopping at Northgate Mall, or catching a meal at...
by Drew Allen | Jun 25, 2025 | Healthy Living
You had a fun afternoon planned, maybe a visit to the public library after school, but your child started feeling under the weather. Now, instead of picking out books, you’re heading to the clinic. It’s a sudden change, and for little ones, that can be upsetting,...
by Drew Allen | Jun 11, 2025 | Healthy Living
We’ve all passed by a Starbucks and thought, “Nope, not waiting in that line!” The same idea applies to urgent care. Shorter wait times often mean a better, faster experience, and urgent care centers play a crucial role in providing quick, affordable healthcare to the...
by Drew Allen | Jun 2, 2025 | Healthy Living
Why Doctors Say STI Instead of STD (and Why It Matters to You) Maybe you’ve overheard someone at Waffle House or seen something online that got you thinking: what’s the difference between an STI and an STD? They sound similar, and people often use them...
by Drew Allen | May 12, 2025 | Healthy Living
Workplace safety isn’t just about rules, it’s about taking care of people. AFC Urgent Care Hixson makes that easier than ever. In Hixson, businesses of every size know that healthy employees are key to success. At AFC Urgent Care Hixson, we’re proud to partner with...
by Drew Allen | Apr 28, 2025 | Healthy Living
If you’re planning a visit to our clinic, you might have a lot of questions. We want you to feel comfortable and informed, so we’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions we receive. Whether you’re curious about wait times, if you can...
