You made it through the holiday season without getting sick, so surely you are good to go for 2018, right? Not necessarily. Whether you’ve suffered a cold already this winter season or you’ve steered clear so far, chances are a cold could be just around the corner, as it is estimated that Americans experience about two colds a year between September and May. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to be sure you know what to do if a cold strikes. Read on →

Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to help welcome you into a brand-new year. 2018 has arrived! Forget the poor choices and unhealthy mistakes you made in 2017. A new year means a new chance at becoming a healthier version of yourself—starting now. 3 Steps You Can Take to Stay Healthy in 2018 Maybe you have specific health-related resolutions in mind for this year. Or maybe you just know you want to start practicing a healthy lifestyle. Read on →

When the weather outside is frightful, the team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City doesn’t blame you for wanting to stay indoors. But remember, if you stay indoors more because you aren’t a fan of the cooler weather, you still need to ensure you are getting at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week. Bringing Your Exercise Routine Inside Now, before you start thinking that you need to add an entire new room to your home, let us stop you right there. Read on →

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to take advantage of all the holiday fun happening in and around Fountain City! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City doesn’t want you to miss a thing. And, as parents, we know that a happy holiday season begins with healthy, happy kids. There’s No Time for Sickness in Fountain City With all the fun in store this holiday season, there is absolutely no time for sickness this time of year. Read on →

Turkey, stuffing, and yams—oh my! Who doesn’t love a Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings? While all that sounds delicious, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to help you make this Thanksgiving both happy and healthy. Enjoy the Day the Healthy Way Since your overall health is determined by your habits throughout the year, don’t miss out on these ways to make Thanksgiving Day a “healthy” day as well. Read on →

Dream It. Plan It. Do It. In every aspect of life, it’s important to have goals. Where would your life be without the goals you set for yourself? In preparation for the very busy holiday season ahead of us, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to take a moment to sit down and evaluate your health goals for the remainder of 2017. Making the Most of Your Health in 2017 Read on →

It may be mid-October, but soon it will be the season to eat! Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving turkey and all the holiday gatherings of December, food is at the center of many festivities. With all those delicious treats on the horizon, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to encourage you to get out and active this season! Have You Considered Running or Walking a 5K? How many of you feel that, after the holiday season, you have gained more than 10 pounds? Read on →

Did you know that last year, an estimated 171 million people participated in Halloween? Is that not crazy? It often seems like everyone is out and about trick-or-treating and enjoying other festivities. Can you imagine being sick and not being able to celebrate? That’s why our team at AFC Fountain City wants to offer some tips on how to help fend off illness this season! Tips for Staying Healthy This October Read on →

Now that fall is approaching, it’s time to start planning to participate in some fall fun activities, such as bonfires, tailgate parties and corn mazes. And in order to enjoy the fall fun to the fullest extent, you’ll need to stay in good health—and avoid the flu. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to share some tips with you. Combat the Flu With These Tools Read on →

Oh, school is back in session! Are you in a routine yet? Hopefully, you are on your way to a back-to-school routine that works for the whole family! And now that school is going strong into the new year, the team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to talk about playground safety. It’s Time for Recess! For kids both young and old, recess is often the most exciting time of the day! Read on →