Accidents happen—there’s just no way around it! Whether you are running around the kitchen getting dinner ready and you trip over one of your kid’s toys again or misstep coming down a ladder and fall, injuries can occur at any point. If you ever wonder whether an injury is just a mild sprain or something more serious, that’s where we come in. Our team can evaluate the injury site, and we have a variety of tools at our disposal to give you an accurate diagnosis. Read on →

Getting older is just a fact of life. Every birthday you experience is a blessing, but that doesn’t change the fact that certain health conditions or ailments can be more common the older we get. This is why it is so important to take care of your body and mind throughout your entire life! A healthy body and brain can help support you during this aging process and can help you avoid certain cognitive issues like Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Read on →

A warm summer‘s on its way to the Hickory community, and we can’t be more excited! There is always so much to do and wonderful weather to enjoy in the summertime around here. As you get ready to enjoy another summer of memories with your family, don’t forget your sunscreen. Getting sunburnt is never fun, and even though the burn is only temporary, it is dangerous to your skin and your overall health later in life. Read on →

A salmonella infection is a form of food poisoning that affects your intestinal tract. It can cause some really unpleasant symptoms and make you feel really sick for a few days. Salmonella infections happen when you ingest contaminated food or water. This type of illness shares similar symptoms with common stomach bugs, so it can be hard to tell what you are suffering from initially. If you are experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms, check out our latest blog all about salmonella below, brought to you by our AFC Urgent Care Hickory team. Read on →

As the flowers bloom and the trees begin to bud, it’s clear that it is springtime once more! Another clear indication of the change in season are those itchy, watery eyes and runny nose. Spring allergy season comes right along with the warmer temperatures, meaning many of us head indoors or make alternate plans to help minimize our symptoms. Seasonal allergies can be really frustrating to deal with! We want you to be feeling your best this spring, so our AFC Urgent Care Hickory team explains how to help your seasonal allergy symptoms below. Read on →

If you have small children in your home, you probably know all about ear infections! They are one of the most common infections that children contract. It is also possible to get an ear infection as an adult, so knowing how to find relief if you or someone in your house is experiencing ear pain is crucial. Thankfully, ear infections are usually easily treatable at home. Our AFC Urgent Care Hickory team explains all about ear infections below, so read on to learn more. Read on →

The pandemic certainly turned many different businesses and processes upside down, including the healthcare industry! We navigated through the unknown and changed the way we did things in order to continue to help our community. Now that the COVID-19 emergency status is set to expire in May, some of those changes are also coming to an end across the country. This includes some access to telemedicine and the accessibility of virtual visits. Read on →

Sleep is important for everyone, but it is especially important for your kids! Not only does proper sleep help them grow and develop, but it can also help them be more attentive and concentrate better during the day. We know that getting your kids to sleep more at night can often be a struggle, but working with your kids to create a healthy sleep routine will only be beneficial for everyone in your home. Read on →

If you start to develop a cough throughout your day, it is not uncommon to wonder where your cough will lead. A simple cold could be on the horizon for you, or you could be in the beginning stages of a bronchitis or pneumonia infection. Both bronchitis and pneumonia are infections that affect your upper respiratory systems and can cause severe symptoms if left untreated or unaddressed. We can help determine what type of infection you are suffering from at AFC Urgent Care Hickory, and read on to learn more about these two illnesses. Read on →

There is no doubt about it, we are in the throes of the winter season. We have dealt with colder temperatures, crazy weather and widespread respiratory infections already! In response to all of this, you might be feeling a bit more sad than normal at this point in the year. While periods of sadness or occasional symptoms of depression can happen during the winter, a condition called seasonal affective disorder is relatively common and affects 10 to 20% of the population. Read on →