by Heather Lee | Nov 2, 2026 | Family Health
Holiday meals bring families together to enjoy traditional recipes, homemade favorites, and time with loved ones. However, cooking for larger groups and preparing multiple dishes can make proper food handling more difficult and easy to overlook. Foodborne illness is...
by Heather Lee | Oct 19, 2026 | Family Health
A cough that happens while eating at a Lenoir restaurant is usually caused by swallowing something the wrong way, causing a brief irritation that clears within seconds. But when that cough continues for days, it may be tempting to blame it on a cold or the flu. During...
by Heather Lee | Oct 2, 2026 | Family Health
We all know what fun Halloween brings: costumes, trick-or-treating, and family-friendly events like the Downtown Spooktacular Trick-or-Treating. However, the holiday can also increase the risk of minor injuries, as thousands of people seek emergency medical care each...
by Heather Lee | Sep 22, 2026 | Family Health
Ankle injuries happen in an instant. You could roll your ankle on uneven pavement, make an awkward landing during a workout, or misstep while hiking through Wilson Creek to take in the waterfalls and fall colors. One minute, you’re enjoying your day. The next, your...
by Heather Lee | Sep 2, 2026 | Healthy Living
One in three people in the U.S. experience allergies, making them one of the most common chronic conditions. Allergies happen when your immune system mistakenly identifies a normally harmless substance as a threat and responds to it. These substances, known as...
by Jillanna Swilley | Aug 21, 2026 | Family Health
You have the backpack packed, school supplies labeled, and the new schedule figured out. Then you notice a form that still needs a physical. For busy families in Lenoir, finding a traditional appointment at the last minute can be difficult, especially during the...
by Jillanna Swilley | Aug 6, 2026 | Family Health
As summer comes to an end, families throughout Lenoir are getting ready for another busy school year. Between shopping for supplies, attending orientation, and preparing for fall sports, it’s important not to forget one essential item on the checklist: a school...
by Jillanna Swilley | Aug 4, 2026 | Family Health
After a day outside, it’s not unusual for your child to come home with rosy cheeks and a little extra color on their shoulders. Maybe your family spent the afternoon walking around Downtown Lenoir, playing at Broyhill Walking Park, or enjoying a local event near...
by Jillanna Swilley | Jul 13, 2026 | Family Health
Not sure if your child’s playground injury is a sprain, fracture, or bruise? Visit AFC Urgent Care Lenoir for walk-in pediatric injury care and on-site X-rays. Every parent has experienced that moment of uncertainty. Your child is laughing one second, then...
by Jillanna Swilley | Jun 24, 2026 | Family Health
Learn common fireworks injuries, fireworks safety tips, and when to visit AFC Urgent Care Lenoir for burns, cuts, eye irritation, and other minor holiday injuries. The Fourth of July is one of the highlights of the summer in Lenoir. Families gather for cookouts,...
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