by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2019 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is a Bacterial Infection? Put simply, a bacterial infection is an infection caused by a bacteria. Although most bacteria are harmless, some bacteria (fewer than 1%) can cause diseases. An antibiotic is often an effective treatment for a bacterial infection....
by Social Joey | Mar 1, 2019 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Why Does My Athlete Need a Sports Physical? As with anything in life, you want to make sure your young athlete is as protected as possible during games or practice. A sports physical allows you to do just that! During a sports physical, a physician is able to focus on...
by Social Joey | Feb 15, 2019 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is Heart Disease? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 610,000 Americans die of heart disease each year. While not all risk factors for heart disease can be changed, there are ways people can reduce their risk of heart disease in...
by Social Joey | Feb 1, 2019 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is the Flu A Virus? There are three main strains of the flu: Flu A Flu B Flu C While Flu A and B are the flu strains you most hear about in the United States (affecting up to 20% of the American population each year), there is also a Flu C, which is less severe...
by Social Joey | Dec 1, 2018 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection occurs when the cavities surrounding the nasal passages become inflamed. If your sinus infection is caused by a virus, then you will be contagious and might need to take certain precautions to ensure you do not get others...
by Social Joey | Nov 15, 2018 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
120⁄80 mmHg. If, on the other hand, your blood pressure reads consistently at 140⁄90 mmHg or higher, you are said to have high blood pressure (also known as hypertension). The team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to know that you don’t have to sit back and...
