Picture this: You’re cutting up vegetables for dinner, the knife slips and you cut yourself on accident. What do you do? Do you just bandage up the wound and wait for it to heal on its own, or do you visit the doctor for more professional care? When dealing with cuts, it can be hard to know the answers to these questions, but our AFC Urgent Care Hixson team is here to help you ...
Generally, X-rays certainly aren’t something that parents look forward to scheduling for their child, but they are one of the greatest tools we have to make sure children are OK! If you haven’t taken your child to get an X-ray before, what should you know about them? Our AFC Urgent Care Hixson team provides some helpful info below, so read on! What Does an X-ray Do? X-rays use invisible electromagnetic energy beams to ...
" You might be, but kidney infections are rare. They only affect one out of every 30 people that get a UTI, but they can be severe if not taken care of promptly and effectively. So, are there some people that are more likely to get a kidney infection than others? And if so, who? Our AFC Urgent Care Hixson team provides some answers below. Who Has a Greater Risk of Getting a Kidney Infection? They ...
The warm weather has arrived, bringing with it spring tryouts, and at AFC Urgent Care Hixson, we’re ready and able to handle all your spring sports-related needs. Give It Your All Spring tryout season can be stressful for kids and their parents. However, there are some things you can do as a parent to help your child through his or her tryout. Remember that you are there as a support system—not added pressure ...
In American society, we talk a lot about the heart. When someone changes their mind, they have a change of heart; when they begin to feel differently, their heart softens; when the Grinch decided not to steal Christmas, his heart grew three sizes. Even though the heart has become somewhat mystified in our society, it still is a vital and functional organ to our overall health. Keeping your heart healthy means so much more than ...
Can you believe that it’s time to get back into a school routine? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson certainly can’t! Fortunately, we have tips to help make things easier when getting back on track with the school schedule. Plan Ahead The key to getting back into a routine is to plan, plan and plan! Check out the following ways to help you and your kids fall back into a school routine ...
Sleep is an incredibly important thing for most Americans. So often in this country, we sacrifice sleep for work, and are commended for the virtue of hard work, but this is simply not healthy. Not only do all-nighters lead to brain cell damage, a consistent lack of sleep is terrible for your health. So, how much sleep do you need anyway? The answer can vary depending on your personal situation. That being said, there are ...
Februaryis American Heart Month. However, how much do you really know about heart disease? Test your knowledge on the subject today. Heart Disease 101 Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to heart health. Learn the facts about heart disease. • Did you know that one in every four deaths in the United States is caused by heart disease? That makes heart disease the most common cause of death among both American men and women. • When ...
September 22 cues the official beginning of fall, and with it, tales of former football glory, pies almost as varied in flavor as they are in occasion and family cookouts that will be talked about for generations to come. Sadly, fall also brings with it a unique set of health challenges. Although autumn can be a tough time to keep your health as a priority, it’s important to take care of yourself and the ...
Every year, as the weather outside gets colder and the nights grow longer, it seems like the flu sneaks up on many Americans. Although the flu is a yearly occurrence, we tend to forget about it until it’s too late. So, what can be done preemptively to fight against the flu? Are there any steps that can be taken to shake the virus in 2016? Well, if you stop by AFC Urgent Care / Family ...
