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Do You Have a Fever With Strep Throat?

July 15, 2018

fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentOoltewah’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentStrep'); Is a sore throat ruining your summer plans? There’s nothing worse than not being able to enjoy the beautiful days of summer because you aren’t feeling well. Wondering whether your sore throat could be strep throat? Stop by our urgent care center in Ooltewah to get a diagnosis and get started on the road to healing. What Is Strep Throat? Strep throat is a bacterial infection that ...

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What Can I Do to Stop Coughing?

July 2, 2018

Have a cough? There’s no time for that! With so many fun activities going on in Ooltewah during the summer, it’s time to leave that cough behind. How can you tell if your cough is just annoying or something more serious? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah is here to help you find relief for your cough. Why Am I Coughing? A cough can occur for a number of reasons. You might ...

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How Hard Can You Blow Your Nose?

June 16, 2018

Can’t breathe through your nose? Don’t you just love the season changes in Ooltewah!? However, before you go blowing your nose every five seconds, the team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer some advice on how to keep your nasal passages clear without causing further damage. Why Does Your Nose Get So Stuffy? From environmental irritants to cold and flu viruses, there are a variety of reasons that nasal passages become ...

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Why Men's Health Matters | Ooltewah, TN Walk-In Clinic

June 2, 2018

It’s a running joke that men never go to the doctor until they’re on their last leg. But how much truth is there to that joke? While we might laugh at it, the truth is—it’s not entirely funny. In fact, as many as 60 percent of men don’t go to a doctor regularly. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to talk about men’s health ...

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How to Step Your Game When It Comes to Physical Activity | Ooltewah, TN Walk-In Clinic

May 16, 2018

You know you’re supposed to get regular physical activity. But who wants to do the same thing over and over again?! The good news? You don’t have to! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some suggestions on upping your game when it comes to exercise. Take Action and See Results! While running every day is good and so is taking a Pilates class three times a week, it can ...

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Sun Protection Tips for Fun in the Sun | Ooltewah, TN Walk-In Clinic

May 2, 2018

Warmer days have finally arrived—and summer’s just around the corner! That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah feels this is a great time to talk about sun protection habits to help keep you and your family’s skin safe this spring and summer. ###Protect the Skin You’re In The best way to prevent a sunburn, as well as decrease your risk of skin cancer, is to wear sunscreen everytime ...

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Employee Health Services at *Your* Company's Service! | Ooltewah, TN Walk-In Clinic

April 15, 2018

Optimal employee health is a crucial component of any company’s success. When your employee is at his or her healthiest, he or she is able to work effectively and efficiently. But where can you find a healthcare facility that offers hours and experience around your schedule? Look no further than the medical professionals at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah! Is Your Employee’s Health Ready for Work? From the outside, you cannot always tell how ...

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What You Should Know About Anxiety | Ooltewah, TN Walk-In Clinic

April 2, 2018

Have you ever been having a normal day and all of a sudden out of nowhere, you are met with heart palpitations, dizziness and worry? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to know that you are not alone, with 40 million American adults experiencing some level of anxiety. But when the anxiety becomes more and more frequent and keeps you from enjoying activities that you once loved, it’s time to take ...

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Shoo, Pollen, Don't Bother Me! Fighting Spring Allergies | Ooltewah, TN Walk-In Clinic

March 20, 2018

Now that the buzz about the flu has started to wind down, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to go ahead and prepare you from what’s on its way—spring allergies! Are you an allergy sufferer? Don’t Let Pollen Get You Down This Spring Approximately one in five people living in the United States suffer from allergic rhinitis, also known as “hay fever.” Allergic rhinitis is most common in children and ...

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Have Diabetes? Take Control of Your Health | Ooltewah, TN Walk-In Clinic

March 2, 2018

As we gear up for another National American Diabetes Association Alert Day on March 27, the team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to help those diagnosed with diabetes learn how to better care for their health and their condition. Manage Diabetes & Avoid Complications According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 30 million American adults have diabetes. If you are one of them, explore ways you can help keep your medical condition ...

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