by Social Joey | Nov 17, 2020 | Healthy Living
Yes, they do! Wearing a mask in public is essential in slowing the spread of COVID-19, particularly until an effective vaccine can be distributed. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga explains why below. What Do Masks Do? Masks limit the amount of respiratory...
by Social Joey | Nov 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Who says drinking water and staying hydrated has to be boring? Granted, making sure your body is getting enough water takes a little more mindfulness than you might be used to, but there are lots of great fruits and sparkling waters that can make staying hydrated a...
by Social Joey | Oct 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
No wonder there are so many toothpaste and gum commercials because having bad breath can be such an embarrassing feeling! Although gums and toothpastes are usually pretty good temporary solutions to bad breath, they don’t address the root of the problem. Our team at...
by Social Joey | Oct 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Right now, wearing glasses can be the worst. With all of us having to constantly wear face masks, dealing with fog on our glasses is simply (and unfortunately) our new normal. Switching to contact lenses would eliminate that pesky problem, but are they safe to wear...
by Social Joey | Sep 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
There’s no doubt about it: 2020 has been weird. Many of us have been affected by major changes such as the loss of a job this year, but even those who have not experienced job loss have experienced disruption. If you’ve been working from home, you may find your...
by Social Joey | Sep 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Yes! The answer is absolutely yes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that nearly everyone age 6 months and older be vaccinated against the flu each year. That’s an important way to protect your health in any year, but it’s especially important...
by Social Joey | Aug 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Did you know? As many of as half of us have had a headache this year. In fact, headaches are so common we often don’t think much of them. But just because headaches are common doesn’t mean we should suffer in silence. Whether headaches are caused by tension, migraine...
by Social Joey | Aug 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
OK, we’re more than halfway through the year, so it’s a good time to check in. If you set health goals in January, where do things stand in August? If you haven’t made the improvements you were looking for, you still have time! Let our team at AFC Urgent Care...
by Social Joey | Jul 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
While adding a new dog or cat to your family is an extremely exciting time, if you are an allergy sufferer, it might be a conflicted time for you as well. If you have been having allergy symptoms since bringing your pet home, it might point to the fact that you have a...
by Social Joey | Jul 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
When the heat and humidity is high, it can seem like the stream of mosquitoes trying to attack you and your kiddos is endless—but that does not have to put a damper on your summer fun! With the right mosquito prevention strategies, families can enjoy their time...
