by Hannah Murry | Mar 30, 2024 | Family Health
Are Ticks Dangerous? As you gear up for your outdoor adventures around Ooltewah, it’s crucial to consider the potential threat posed by ticks. These tiny arachnids, often lurking in grassy areas, can hitch a ride on unsuspecting hosts, including us....
by Hannah Murry | Mar 13, 2024 | Family Health
Should my Child be Vaccinated against Measles? Enrolling a child in school represents a huge lifestyle change. Parents suddenly must worry about school supplies and lunches, and minimizing the impact of pick up and drop off times on their workday. In Hamilton County,...
by Hannah Murry | Feb 26, 2024 | Family Health, Healthy Living
What does your skin look like if you have syphilis? Syphilis cases are on the rise in the U.S. and are the highest they have been since 1950. Hamilton County has seen an increase on par with national statistics and, like other counties, has had to contend with a...
by Hannah Murry | Dec 13, 2022 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
If you or someone in your family is fighting off an illness, chances are that a fever may make an appearance. Fevers are a natural reaction to illness in our bodies, so seeing a high temperature on a thermometer should not be an immediate cause for concern. Not all...
by Hannah Murry | Dec 1, 2022 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
When the weather gets colder, the flu becomes much more prevalent and widespread. While some people will only experience mild symptoms, others can become seriously ill and even be at risk of death due to complications. We are so grateful that the flu vaccine exists!...
by Hannah Murry | Nov 1, 2022 | Family Health, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Being a parent is certainly a hard job! In addition to taking care of your children on a daily basis, the cold and flu season brings extra challenges to your home. One illness in particular that worries many parents is respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. While anyone...
