by Social Joey | Jul 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
They are! If you believe you may have the COVID-19 virus or another type of contagious illness, our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team offers rapid flu, strep and COVID-19 tests that provide accurate results within minutes! We provide some further helpful information...
by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Red, bumpy, itchy skin can be irritating, painful and, at times, embarrassing. Rashes can be caused by many things, including an allergy to a plant or medication, a food allergy or an illness. If you aren’t sure what the red, bumpy spots on your skin mean, our AFC...
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Having some first-aid skills is an invaluable tool, especially for parents! Kids get cuts and scrapes all the time. And in some cases, they also get deep cuts that will require stitches. Whatever the case may be, having some working knowledge on how to dress wounds is...
by Social Joey | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s safe to say that no one actively wants an X-ray, but when you’re experiencing worrisome pain, they are extremely helpful tools. Although things like bone X-rays are so common, what actually happens when you get an X-ray? Our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team...
by Social Joey | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Kidney infections are relatively rare, but they can happen at any age, especially among women. In fact, women are six times more likely to get a kidney infection than men. If you believe you have a kidney infection and aren’t sure what to do about it, read on as our...
by Social Joey | Apr 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Does your child often get ear infections? If so, you’re not alone, as five out of six children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday. In fact, ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents bring their kids to the doctor! But what...
by Social Joey | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Whether it’s at East Hamilton Middle or East Brainerd Elementary, your child will need a sports physical before he or she can dive into spring sports! Not sure why or what sports physicals even are? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga shares some...
by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2021 | Healthy Living
Strep throat is a very common infection—especially among those between the ages of 5 and 15. While this infection is very common, it can also turn quite severe if not treated quickly and effectively. With one of strep’s most common symptoms being a sore throat, how...
by Social Joey | Mar 3, 2021 | Healthy Living
COVID-19, to say the least, has been an unpredictable virus. With symptoms differing in every case, it has been difficult to pinpoint what to expect when experiencing this sickness. However, there is some good news as recent studies have shown that COVID-19 often...
by Social Joey | Feb 16, 2021 | Healthy Living
UTIs, or urinary tract infections, affect millions of men and women every year. Although they’re often treated with antibiotics, there are many things that you can do at home to both treat them and prevent them from occurring again down the road. Read on as our team...
