by Social Joey | Jul 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Though we have all heard the advice to drink plenty of water, in the heat of the summer, it is even more important than usual. It is recommended that people drink at least 12 cups of water each day, but people who are at a higher risk for dehydration should drink even...
by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
It might seem like the risk of getting COVID-19 has decreased in recent weeks, with our state opening some businesses back up. But in reality, the risk is still very real and very present. In fact, as of June 1, more than 1.5 million Americans had been diagnosed with...
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
February might have been American Heart Month, but it’s important to take good care of your heart year-round! Almost 650,000 Americans die of heart disease each year—that’s one in four. So, what can you do to lower your risk of developing heart disease and keep your...
by Social Joey | May 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Did you know? The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention states that around 795,000 Americans experience a stroke each year. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care South Charlotte wants to share some insight about strokes and...
by Social Joey | May 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, more Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every year than any other type of cancer. With May being recognized as Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care South Charlotte thought now...
by Social Joey | Apr 15, 2020 | Family Health, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Even in these times of the unknown, many people are still going to need medical care for a variety of non-emergency conditions, including colds, coughs and stomach bugs. How can you get the care you need? Telemedicine is an option! According to the American Academy of...
by Social Joey | Apr 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
If the stress of the world lately is starting to take a toll on you, please know that you are far from alone. Life these days is a bit crazy. But with that said, it is important to not let stress get the upper hand, especially when it comes to your health. Our team at...
by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
There are so many health observances in March. You have National Nutrition Month, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and National Kidney Month—just to name a few. However, the health observance our team at AFC Urgent Care South Charlotte wants to talk about is...
by Social Joey | Mar 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
National Sleep Awareness Week is the second week of March! This awareness week is designed to make you stop and think about your personal sleep habits and whether you’re getting enough quality sleep. In recognition of this week, our team at AFC Urgent Care South...
by Social Joey | Feb 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
By now, you have probably heard the term elderberry used quite a few times, especially since we’re in the middle of flu season. But is it really worth taking? We’ve fielded a lot of questions from patients about elderberry syrup, so today we’re...
