Whether you call Farragut home or you’re just checking out Turkey Creek or Concord Park, dealing with dry skin in the peak of winter can be a real hassle. When you’re casually wandering through Farragut’s shops or making your daily trek between work and home, there’s nothing worse than your skin acting up—feeling itchy, tight, and downright uncomfortable. Follow some tips to prevent or treat dry skin so you can ...
No matter which holidays you celebrate or the traditions you observe, this time of year can be so wonderful for many different reasons. The increased time spent with family, finding the perfect gift and making memories with your loved ones are blessings every year. One aspect of this season that is not a blessing, however, is the rise in seasonal illnesses and the potential of getting sick right before a big party or gathering. No ...
What Are the Degrees of Burns? A Guide to Identifying Burns So, what are the degrees of burns? If you’ve been wondering how to identify burns, we’ve got the answers for you. Burns are a common injury that can occur from various sources, including hot liquids, fire, chemicals, and sun exposure. Depending on the severity of the burn, it can range from a minor inconvenience to a life-threatening emergency. Therefore, it is crucial ...
This season can be a really wonderful time of year with parties, holidays and family traditions, but it can also be a really frustrating or even a dangerous time of year. Respiratory infections are more common during the fall and winter months, especially when it comes to RSV. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, can range in severity from mild cold-like symptoms all the way to a life-threatening infection. Our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team wants ...
Can you believe that it is already time to start talking about influenza again for the year? It went by so fast! Flu season is getting underway, and we are starting to see cases rise around our community. While it is not always possible to avoid getting sick, tools like the flu vaccine can help you stay healthy. You should be getting your flu shot every year for the best protection. Come see us at ...
That’s the question no one wants to be typing into their search engines at this time of year. While we are busy making plans for holiday trips and planning out family adventures, getting sick is the last thing on your list. However, cold and flu season is upon us once more, and illnesses like strep throat, colds, the flu and COVID-19 are rising around us quickly. All of these illnesses can present with similar ...
The last couple of years have been tumultuous to say the least. We have felt the ups and downs of navigating a pandemic and mysterious illness, but we are so glad that the number of COVID-19 infections is much lower now than they have been in years past. Even though the official emergency status has expired, COVID-19 is still circulating in our community and has the potential to make you really sick. We don’t ...
One aspect of aging that isn’t talked about very often is the risk of falling while either out and about or at home. Getting older has its perks, don’t get us wrong, but certain risks become more common as we become a little more unsteady on our feet. As you get older, your risk of falling and suffering a more severe injury goes up. A small slip or trip could lead to broken ...
Deciding to quit an addictive habit is a huge step in the right direction! We know that tobacco addictions can be really hard to give up, but doing so will only benefit you in every aspect of your life. A lifetime of smoking has no health benefits to you and actually increases your risk of developing a variety of serious diseases. It even impacts your family through continued exposure to secondhand smoke. Our AFC Urgent ...
The concept of feeling sick encompasses all kinds of symptoms and conditions, and that can make it really hard to figure out what is causing your illness on your own. Thankfully, we have a wide variety of tools at our disposal to offer you the most accurate diagnosis as possible. One thing that makes our center a great choice for your medical care is that we have a full lab on site to help us ...
