by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you’ve spent much time outdoors, you’re probably no stranger to poison ivy or poison oak. If you’ve been fortunate enough, you’ve avoided coming in contact with these pesky plants, but if you haven’t been so fortunate, you’ve probably suffered a tremendously itchy...
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Picture this: You’re cutting up vegetables for dinner, the knife slips and you cut yourself on accident. What do you do? Do you just bandage up the wound and wait for it to heal on its own, or do you visit the doctor for more professional care? When dealing with cuts,...
by Social Joey | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Generally, X-rays certainly aren’t something that parents look forward to scheduling for their child, but they are one of the greatest tools we have to make sure children are OK! If you haven’t taken your child to get an X-ray before, what should you know about them?...
by Social Joey | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
You might be, but kidney infections are rare. They only affect one out of every 30 people that get a UTI, but they can be severe if not taken care of promptly and effectively. So, are there some people that are more likely to get a kidney infection than others? And if...
by Social Joey | Apr 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ear infections are especially common among children as they affect five out of every six kids before they reach 3 years old. However, they occur among adults, too! To help you better understand these common infections, our AFC Urgent Care Hixson team provides some...
by Social Joey | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
If your child is set to play team sports this spring, you’re probably already aware that he or she needs a sports physical first. But, why? And what is it that doctors and healthcare providers need to know that makes these exams so important? Our AFC Urgent Care...
