At your most recent checkup, your doctor told you that your blood pressure was high. But what does that mean, and how you can lower it? High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is incredibly common, affecting more than 100 million Americans. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Clemson shares some insight about the condition, including how to prevent it. What Exactly Is High Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the pressure with which your blood hits your artery walls as it moves through your body. Read on →

The city of Clemson recently passed a mask ordinance, requiring face masks to be worn when out in public. But you may be wondering why masks are important. They are a key component of limiting the spread of COVID-19 until cases begin to diminish or a vaccine is produced. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Clemson wants to talk you through how they help and other ways you can protect yourself. Read on →

Yes! Once we open up at the end of the month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Clemson will offer a full spectrum of occupational health services to help employers and employees alike. What does that entail, you may wonder? Let’s take a deep dive into the services we will provide on-site. What Is Occupational Health? Occupational health encompasses a group of services that ensure employees are able to perform their jobs and remain healthy. Read on →

These days, the news is filled with all sorts of tips on preventing illness. You know to practice social distancing, wear a mask in public and disinfect surfaces regularly. But one thing we rarely hear about is how to boost the immune system. Since that’s an added step we can all take, let our team at AFC Urgent Care Clemson share some insight about how to keep it going strong. Read on →