by Social Joey | Sep 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
When you hear about COVID-19 being a virus, it’s natural to wonder if it’s related to the flu. But the answer is no. COVID-19 and the seasonal flu share similar symptoms—and they’re both viruses—but they are different. However, you can take steps to protect yourself...
by Social Joey | Aug 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Did you know? Our knees love us, but we don’t always love them. Every year, we injure our knees badly enough to visit the emergency department at about the rate of 2.29 per 1,000 people. And as we age, years of wear and tear can lead to osteoarthritis in the knee....
by Social Joey | Aug 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Ever since you were young, you’ve been told you need to eat your veggies. But why? And how many do you really need? Because eating fruits and vegetables is such an important part of a healthy diet, our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson is here to break down the...
by Social Joey | Jul 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Getting a sunburn is never a fun experience, but unfortunately for many of us, it is something that is synonymous with summer. Sunburns are uncomfortable in the moment, but they can also cause long-term health complications such as skin cancer, which is why we always...
by Social Joey | Jul 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
While poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac are common plants in wooded areas, there are many people who have never come into contact with them or are not sure if an itchy rash is due to a poisonous plant. Furthermore, you may know people who have had severe...
by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
We’ve heard a lot about COVID-19 since the moment it first hit the news back in late February or early March. But do we really have a good understanding of what the condition is and how to prevent it? While there’s still a lot we don’t know about COVID-19, there’s...
