by Social Joey | Sep 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Fall has unofficially arrived already—and the official start is just days away. That brings hopes of cooler temperatures, sweater weather and fresh apple pies…but also the threat of fall allergies! What can you do if seasonal allergies tend to plague you during the...
by Social Joey | Sep 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
That’s a really common question! While both illnesses are viruses and they have similar symptoms, they are different. Since the flu season is coming up straight ahead, it’s important to do what you can to protect yourself. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care...
by Social Joey | Aug 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
The honest truth is that we’re all at risk of diabetes. But some people are at a higher risk than others for Type 2 diabetes, which is largely related to lifestyle. Want to learn more? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Gastonia offers some insight about diabetes...
by Social Joey | Aug 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
More than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure. But how would you know if you were experiencing elevated blood pressure? That’s a bit tricky, because high blood pressure is what’s known as a silent condition. That’s why our team at AFC...
by Social Joey | Jul 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
It can feel wonderful to feel the sun on your skin, but in recent years, we have learned just how dangerous the sun’s harmful UV rays can be to us. Not only can sun exposure lead to painful sunburns and blisters, but it can also increase your chances of developing...
by Social Joey | Jul 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
If you spent a lot of time in the woods as a child, you have likely heard the old adage, “leaves of three, let it be” in reference to poison ivy—but if you followed those directions carefully, you may not even know if you are allergic. Even if you have experienced a...
by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
The numbers are pretty crazy—as of June 1, more than 1.5 million Americans had been diagnosed with COVID-19. That number included nearly 30,000 North Carolinians. While the number of new cases has leveled off slightly, COVID-19 is still a real and present risk. That’s...
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Did you know? One in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer by the time they turn age 70. That makes skin cancer the most common form of skin cancer among Americans. With the sun shining for longer each day and the temps on the rise, it’s natural to want...
by Social Joey | May 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
May is Arthritis Awareness Month! During this month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Gastonia wants you to understand your risk for arthritis, as well as steps you can take to alleviate pain associated with the medical condition. Am I at Risk for Arthritis? There are more...
by Social Joey | May 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
May is known as Healthy Vision Month! Have you thought about your eye health lately? Many times we do not consider our eye health until something happens, such as an eyelash in our eye or blurry vision. But now’s the perfect time to stop and consider whether your...
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