by Hannah Murry | Mar 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Warmer days should mean the end to sickness season, right? Well, not quite. Unfortunately, no matter what season we are in, sickness can happen at any time. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to know that when you do fall ill, we are here to help diagnose...
by Hannah Murry | Mar 1, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Who has been counting down until the start of spring sports? And, now, here we are! While our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah is ready for you to be able to cheer on your young athlete, we also want to make sure you have everything he or she needs before hitting the...
by Hannah Murry | Feb 15, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
While no one wants to have a heart attack, it can happen to anyone and at any time. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that approximately 715,000 people living in the United States suffer a heart attack each year. In recognition of American...
by Hannah Murry | Feb 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
We’re right in the middle of winter, so you know what that means, right? It’s flu season, too! That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some basic information about the flu, as well as how to prevent it. What Are the Types of Flu? There are three...
by Hannah Murry | Jan 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
You made a pact in the new year to keep yourself healthy and strong. You were eating right. You were exercising most days of the week. You were feeling good. Then, all of a sudden, boom. You are struck down with a respiratory infection. Isn’t that how it always goes?...
by Hannah Murry | Jan 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
When you start a brand-new year, you get excited about the possibilities of what can happen—a new job, a new home, a new outlook on life and so on. One thing you don’t want? A sore throat! That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer some insight...
by Hannah Murry | Dec 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
The holidays are no time for sickness. But sure enough, every year it seems like a cough seems to crop up just as the season gets underway! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah doesn’t want you to spend the holiday coughing up a storm, which is why we want to share...
by Hannah Murry | Dec 1, 2018 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection occurs when the cavities surrounding the nasal passages become inflamed. There are two types of sinus infections—acute and chronic sinusitis. While acute sinus infections tend to last only a month or less, chronic sinusitis...
by Hannah Murry | Nov 15, 2018 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
120⁄80 mmHg is considered a normal reading, while anything 140⁄90 mmHg and higher is considered high blood pressure. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some insight about high blood pressure, which is also called hypertension. Who Gets High Blood...
by Hannah Murry | Nov 1, 2018 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is Fatigue? More than 24 percent of Americans will experience fatigue at some point in their life. Fatigue is defined as when a person feels tired, has no energy, is physically or mentally exhausted, or lacks motivation. Symptoms of Fatigue Appetite loss Blurry...
