by Drew Allen | Nov 27, 2024 | Healthy Living
As winter approaches, illnesses like colds, flu, and respiratory infections become more common. Among these is walking pneumonia—a milder form of pneumonia that can still cause discomfort and disrupt daily life. In Ballantyne, staying healthy is essential, especially...
by Aniela Kinser | Nov 27, 2024 | Emergency Clinic, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Cold and flu season is here, and for many in Ballantyne, NC, mornings bring the first signs of illness—sore throats, fevers, and fatigue. AFC Urgent Care is making it easier for you to get care when you need it by opening earlier! Our new weekday hours are 7:30 AM to...
by Drew Allen | Nov 12, 2024 | Healthy Living
COVID-19 remains a global health concern even in 2024, with cases fluctuating as new variants emerge. Understanding when COVID-19 symptoms will likely appear following exposure can help you take the necessary steps to protect yourself and others. Learn more about what...
by Drew Allen | Oct 24, 2024 | Healthy Living
As a parent, seeing your infant uncomfortable or unwell can be a worrying experience. One common illness that affects infants and young children is hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). While this viral infection often resolves on its own, knowing how to recognize the...
by Savannah Jones | Oct 9, 2024 | Healthy Living
How Do I Tell if I Have a Cold, the Flu, or COVID? As the weather becomes cooler in Ballantyne, respiratory illnesses like the common cold, the flu, and COVID-19 are more prevalent. These illnesses share several overlapping symptoms, making it difficult to determine...
by Aniela Kinser | Sep 26, 2024 | Healthy Living
Are you worried the common cold leads to the flu? Not quite! While it might feel like you’re jumping from one illness to another, colds and the flu are caused by different viruses, meaning you can’t catch the flu from a cold. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care...
by Isaac Zefo | Sep 10, 2024 | Healthy Living
What Are Amino Acids? Life in Ballantyne is always active, whether you’re balancing work, staying fit, or enjoying outdoor activities. We are in a quickly growing area, with beautiful housing developments, fine dining, and upscale shopping complexes which means there...
by Isaac Zefo | Aug 30, 2024 | Healthy Living
Why Does Skin Become Dry During Fall? During the fall, the drop in humidity levels both indoors and outdoors leads to moisture evaporating more quickly from your skin. Cooler temperatures can constrict blood vessels, reducing the delivery of essential oils and...
by Isaac Zefo | Aug 15, 2024 | Healthy Living
Is It Dislocated? Understanding Dislocations Staying active isn’t a difficult task in Ballantyne with its many nature parks, including the Fitness Trail, but it’s important to be gentle on your joints. A dislocation occurs when a joint comes apart, causing the bones...
by Isaac Zefo | Jul 30, 2024 | Healthy Living
What is the CDC Saying About COVID in 2024? Learn about the CDC’s 2024 COVID-19 guidelines, including updated vaccination recommendations, preventive measures, and simplified guidance for respiratory illnesses. As we navigate through 2024, the Centers for Disease...
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