What is the Value of Urgent Care?

What is the Value of Urgent Care?

What is the Value of Urgent Care? Choosing between urgent care and primary care can be confusing, but understanding the difference can help you navigate the best path for your health and your wallet. Urgent care centers are great for immediate, non-emergency medical...
10 Most Common Springtime Injuries

10 Most Common Springtime Injuries

10 Most Common Springtime Injuries Summer is the perfect opportunity to use that pent-up winter energy and play hard! Some grab a racket, others a ball, and still others grab a pair of skates. One thing is certain, no one wants to spend the delightful summer months on...
Is Norovirus Dangerous?

Is Norovirus Dangerous?

Is Norovirus Dangerous? As you head out for the annual family picnic, you do a quick assessment making sure you have what you need, including a cooler and plenty of ice. Last summer, half the extended family got sick for a few days after the picnic. Suspicions ran...
Are Babies Affected by Seasonal Allergies?

Are Babies Affected by Seasonal Allergies?

Are Babies Affected by Seasonal Allergies? Spring is here, and the city is bursting with vibrant colors, signaling the arrival of warmer weather and outdoor fun. As you explore the parks with your children, you may notice that your baby is more congested and fussier...
Are Heartburn and GERD the Same Thing? 

Are Heartburn and GERD the Same Thing? 

Are Heartburn and GERD the Same Thing? From Cajun to BBQ, to Mexican, you love trying it all! You’ve been working your way through a list of local restaurants, marking your favorites, and finding hidden gems along the way. But the last few weekends of your hunt have...
Why am I Lactose Intolerant as an Adult?

Why am I Lactose Intolerant as an Adult?

Why am I Lactose Intolerant as an Adult? Are breakfast cheesy grits from Easy Like Sunday or brunch from the South End Leroy Fox a go-to comfort food for you as a child of the American South? Have they recently become less of a comfort? Perhaps you have grown...
How Are Kidney Stones Treated?

How Are Kidney Stones Treated?

How Are Kidney Stones Treated? We’ve all heard stories of the pain related to kidney stones, but what are they and how can we avoid them? For helpful tips from our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team, read on. What Is a Kidney Stone? A kidney stone is a hard deposit...