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 ...
Back-to-school sports physicals are vital for student athletes. They ensure health and meet requirements. Urgent care clinics offer quick, comprehensive exams with convenience and confidentiality. AFC provides affordable physicals, prioritizing your child's well-being.
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 ...
If you have an STD but haven't been sexually active, you may have contracted it through sharing needles, tattoos/piercings, blood transfusions, or other means. Some STDs are asymptomatic but can lead to serious health consequences if left untreated. AFC urgent care clinics offer confidential STD testing and treatment.
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 ...
We love the summer season around here—and for good reason! Who doesn’t love all the sun, fun and slapping at mosquitoes? Just kidding about that last one. Bugs are a just a common part of living in the South, and we are used to it at this point. Most bugs are simply annoying, but they can bite or sting from time to time and cause significant discomfort. Our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team ...
We are grateful to be your local resource when it comes to your healthcare needs. We are here for your injuries and for any new illnesses that come your way. Did you know that we can also test for and treat STDs? Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are a really common subset of illnesses. In fact, one in five people experience at least one STD in any given year. Whether you think you contracted an ...
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are a category of diseases that have a wide impact on families. Not only are they challenging for the person with the disease, but they can be really hard on the family watching a loved one lose precious memories and independence. Memory conditions are more common as people get older. In fact, over 55 million people are dealing with some form of dementia across the world right now ...
Injuries are unfortunately just a part of life sometimes. Even if you take good care of yourself and try to be safe whenever you are being active, accidents can happen. While simple injuries like minor cuts, sprains or strains will eventually heal on their own, certain injuries require medical attention in order to heal properly. If you get hurt and the pain is significant or you are worried about a possible broken bone, stop by ...
