We sure do! Diagnosing and treating our community is what we do best, so we are proud to have a variety of reliable diagnostic tools at our disposal to help us get this done. In addition to our digital X-ray machine, our full-service lab is open seven days a week and can process a variety of tests and samples that help our providers with accurate results and diagnoses. Our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team ...
If you are like us, you are certainly making the best of this great summer season with your friends and family. With all of the outdoor fun and family events, how could you not enjoy this time of year? One thing we certainly don’t like very much, however, is the increase in bugs and bug bites. While many bugs are merely nuisances, they can be frustrating to deal with if you get bitten or ...
Your sexual health is just as important as the rest of your physical health, even though many people have a hard time talking about it freely. We understand! It can be a sensitive topic, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to address issues if they pop up unexpectedly. If you are sexually active, getting tested for STDs is something you should be doing regularly, especially if you are switching partners. AFC Urgent ...
Getting older is a blessing in many ways, but it can be scary to think about the possibilities of developing certain conditions like Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Since these conditions typically appear later in life, it can be common to worry about whether your recent memory slip is the start of something more. Alzheimer’s affects about 6 million people currently, so it is important to know what signs to look for ...
If you have a broken bone or a fracture, urgent care may be able to help. Learn the different types of fractures (broken bones), what we treat, and when to go to the ER vs. urgent care. How Do You Know a Bone is Broken? Every year, millions of people break a bone. Broken bones typically result from a trauma like a fall, car accident, or sports injury. Medical conditions such as osteoporosis or repetitive ...
X-ray technology is one of the greatest advancements of our time! We are grateful to be able to use this diagnostic tool every day to help patients recover faster from injuries and illnesses. In addition to all of the other benefits that a stop at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City can offer, our team uses digital X-ray technology that can diagnose you quickly and more accurately than a traditional film X-ray. Read on to learn ...
Picture this—you went out with your friends for a fun dinner together yesterday at a new place and had a great time, but today you are starting to feel weird. Your stomach hurts, you start to experience some GI symptoms and you are nauseous. While it could be a run-of-the-mill stomach bug, chances are that you contracted some type of food poisoning at that new restaurant. Food poisoning can occur from many different pathogens ...
Physical for sports exams, also known as pre-participation physical examinations (PPEs), help determine whether a person is physically fit to participate in organized sports activities. This physical exam aims to identify any possible medical conditions that could put the athlete at risk for severe injury or illness during practice or competition. Sports physicals are typically done annually, though some states may require more frequent exams based on age and the type of sport being played ...
The summer season is a favorite among many for good reason! The weather is beautiful, the temperatures are warm and there is so much fun to be had in our area. As you get ready to enjoy all that the Fountain City community has to offer this summer, make sure you prioritize staying safe from the harsh summer sun. The sun can feel really good on your skin after a long winter, but be cautious ...
While it is possible to develop lower back and leg pain from COVID, there are also several other causes. As experts in urgent healthcare services, AFC in Fountain City indicates why you might be experiencing back pain after COVID and explains some other reasons you might have lower back pain. Lower Back and Leg Pain from COVID Lower back pain is a possible symptom of COVID-19. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, given ...
