by Hannah Murry | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
To many, spiders are pretty darn scary. Even though these creepy-crawlers do a lot to maintain our beautiful spring lawns and gardens, they pack a punch and can bite when provoked. Thankfully, though, out of the 3,000 types of spiders in the United States, the...
by Hannah Murry | May 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Do you know someone who has had a kidney stone? If so, you likely have heard they are very painful and aren’t any fun at all to experience. While this is certainly the case, kidney stones are highly treatable. Our AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah team further highlights what...
by Hannah Murry | May 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Allergies affect millions of Americans every year. While some experience them in the fall and winter, most experience them during the spring, when trees, grasses, flowers and weeds begin to bloom at a rapid pace. It’s tough to enjoy the beauty of spring when you’re...
by Hannah Murry | Apr 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
As much as we want them to be more careful, kids will do what kids do—they’ll run into things and fall down much more than we’d like them to. However, this is what it is to be a kid, and the more active your child is, the better! Is there a point when you should be...
by Hannah Murry | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Tummy troubles are very common. If we eat too much, eat something doesn’t agree with our system or feel queasy in the car, the feeling of uneasiness isn’t uncommon. Sometimes, though, persistent tummy troubles can actually be a sign of something more serious. Learn...
by Hannah Murry | Mar 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Did you know? Nearly everyone will come in contact with the Epstein-Barr virus—the virus that causes infectious mononucleosis, or “mono,” for short. Mono is no walk in the park to deal with, but also isn’t typically a cause for much concern if you do happen to get it....
by Hannah Murry | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
The CDC recently stated that COVID-19 breakthrough infections are substantially more likely now than they were before. But, why? Read on for some helpful answers from our AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah team. What Causes Omicron Breakthrough Infections? Breakthrough...
by Hannah Murry | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Have you gotten a virus during the winter before? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Viral activity is much more common during the winter months, even though viruses exist year-round. Why is this is the case, though? Our AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah team provides some...
by Hannah Murry | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Is your child experiencing a scary-sounding cough that sounds like a dog’s bark? If so, he or she probably has croup, but you don’t need to worry. Croup is typically harmless, and you can usually effectively treat it in the comfort of your own home. Our AFC Urgent...
by Hannah Murry | Jan 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
It can be tough to know whether your sore throat is simply a sore throat or if it’s something more, like strep throat. Strep throat is common during these winter months, and if you’re at all worried that you may have it, it’s best to get a rapid strep test at our AFC...
