Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah hopes you are as ready for sports season as we are! Did you bring your child in for a sports physical? If not, there’s still plenty of time to do so, as our urgent care center is open seven days a week for pediatric sports care and is conveniently located just across from Burger King on Little Debbie Parkway. However, if you have, then it’s time to get geared up for a new sports’ season! Read on →

The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to help you make your family’s transition from the careless days of summer to the stricter schedule of school as smooth as possible. Read on for some tips. Maintain a Positive Attitude For both parents and children, going back to school can be stressful. When your little ones are beginning a new school year, some level of anxiety is normal. As a result, it’s important to try and help your kids maintain a positive attitude. Read on →

Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah understands the temptation that comes with summer—packing your days full of fun and staying up later. But it’s important for your health that you not sacrifice your sleep for a little extra fun. We have some tips to help you prioritize sleep and get back to feeling at your best. Summertime Sleep Tips for All One of the biggest issues with summer sleep is that our sleep schedule is inconsistent. Read on →

The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah knows how we all have those days where we just aren’t in the mood to do anything. Those days where fatigue gets the best of you. But what if the feeling of tiredness seems to occur every single day? At that point, you are probably tired of being tired and want to find your energy again—and we don’t blame you! Bounce Back From Fatigue Read on →

The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah understands that while the summer has its own set of fun activities that none of the other seasons do, it also comes with its fair share of worries. Read on for some ways to overcome your fears when it comes to some of your summer worries. Common Summer Concerns First on the list of summer concerns is asthma attacks, especially since the high levels of pollen tend to be an enemy for those who suffer from asthma. Read on →

The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to have some much-deserved fun over the summer. Everywhere you look during the summer, fireworks seem to be involved. Because of this, it’s important to practice firework safety to keep your summer happy and healthy. Have a Blast This Summer! First, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Therefore, although this might make you the “mean” parent, avoid letting your kids play with any fireworks, including sparklers. Read on →

The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to raise your hand if you are ready for summer break! Chances are you are and you aren’t. Fortunately, there are ways to have fun this summer with the kiddos while also improving your health! Have a Happy, Healthy Summer! While you might be happy that the kids are almost out of school for the summer, you could also be worried about hearing, “I’m bored! Read on →

The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to not only be healthy now—but to be healthy for years and years into the future. One way to do this is to make changes today that lead to a healthier tomorrow. Read on for some ways to help get on track for better health. Boost Your Health How’s your exercise routine going? If you want to stop reading this blog now or are blushing because you don’t really have any kind of exercise routine, then it’s time to get on the workout train. Read on →

Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to realize that loving food is OK! It’s OK to love salad and chocolate, fried chicken and steamed fish, cake and fresh fruit. Even registered dietitians don’t sit around eating vegetables and nuts every single day. The key to eating healthy is to follow a few simple rules—and it’s even OK to break the rules every now and then! Eating a Balanced Diet Read on →

Spring is a great time for starting over to help feel rejuvenated and refreshed, and our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to realize that there is no better way of feeling more refreshed than by quitting smoking once and for all. Quit the Smoking Habit The type of cessation strategy you use will depend upon your personality. Are you someone who can go cold-turkey, or do you need assistance with quitting smoking for good? Read on →