by Julianna Atchley | Jun 30, 2024 | Urgent Care Clinic
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...
by Julianna Atchley | Jun 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Should I Be Worried About Catching Bird Flu? What is Bird Flu? Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds but can occasionally infect humans. First identified in Italy in the early 1900s, bird flu has recently gained attention due...
by Julianna Atchley | May 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Most Common Bites and Stings in the Southeast Getting stung by any insect can be an unexpected and uncomfortable experience. Whether it’s a bee, wasp, or another stinging creature, the pain and swelling that follows can be distressing. However, with the right...
by Julianna Atchley | May 13, 2024 | Family Health
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...
by Julianna Atchley | Apr 28, 2024 | Walk In Clinic
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...
by Julianna Atchley | Apr 14, 2024 | Family Health
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...
by Julianna Atchley | Mar 28, 2024 | Healthy Living
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...
by Savannah Jones | Mar 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Do I Have Seasonal Allergies or a Sinus Infection? As you eagerly anticipate the beginning of strawberry picking season and perhaps even a trip to pick your own bucket of fresh, sun-ripened berries, you may be bracing yourself for the familiar discomforts brought on...
by Julianna Atchley | Feb 19, 2024 | Healthy Living
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...
by Julianna Atchley | Feb 6, 2024 | Healthy Living
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...
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