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...
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
While only your doctor can verify for you whether you have high blood pressure, what we can tell you is that it’s incredibly common. In fact, more than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure. Not quite sure what high blood pressure even is? Our team at AFC...
by Social Joey | May 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
To say 2020 has been a rough year is probably an understatement for many of us. This year has certainly thrown us some curveballs, which has placed a huge amount of stress on our lives. However, it is important for us to remember not to focus on the things we cannot...
by Social Joey | May 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. With May recognized as Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, our team at AFC Urgent Hixson thought now would be a good time to remind...
by Social Joey | Apr 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Right now, we are all working hard to flatten the curve. However, just because we are needing to stay at home doesn’t mean that we won’t be in need of healthcare services. Everyday illnesses and injuries can crop up at any time. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson...
by Social Joey | Apr 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
We have been waiting for this weather for so long! Now, it is finally starting to arrive—the spring weather, which includes warmer, sunnier days. However, with the warm weather also comes seasonal allergies, even when you’re spending time indoors most of the time. Our...
by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
In so many cases, we think only of our physical health when it comes to our health. But our mental health is every bit as important. Millions of Americans experience some type of mental health condition, making it an important facet of our health to pay close...
