by Heather Lee | Nov 12, 2026 | Family Health
A sudden fall on an icy sidewalk or parking lot can cause more than temporary soreness. Slippery winter conditions increase the likelihood of painful injuries, including sprains, fractures, cuts, and concussions. Dalton, GA, may not experience heavy snowfall every...
by Heather Lee | Nov 2, 2026 | Family Health
Homemade casseroles, pies, roasted turkey, and more family-favorite recipes make up an important part of holiday celebrations. Sharing a meal together creates lasting memories, but improper food preparation or storage can also expose your family to foodborne...
by Heather Lee | Oct 19, 2026 | Healthy Living
A quick cough while having dinner at one of Dalton’s local restaurants can usually be explained by something simple, such as food going down the wrong way. If the irritation disappears after a few seconds, you can move on with your evening. A cough that lasts...
by Heather Lee | Oct 2, 2026 | Family Health
Halloween is a fun day complete with costumes, trick-or-treating, fall activities, and family-friendly celebrations including the Halloween Costume Party for Kids at the Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library. However, the holiday can also bring an increased risk of...
by Heather Lee | Sep 22, 2026 | Family Health
Ankle injuries happen in a split second, often when you least expect them. You might roll your ankle on uneven pavement, land the wrong way during a workout, or twist it while hiking through Rocky Face Ridge Park to see the fall foliage. One moment, everything is...
by Heather Lee | Sep 2, 2026 | Healthy Living
Seasonal allergies are something many of us know all too well. Sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, skin irritation, and other symptoms can make it difficult to enjoy everyday activities. While allergy symptoms can vary from person to person, they can still have a...
by Jillanna Swilley | Aug 21, 2026 | Family Health
August can feel like one long checklist for parents. Between buying supplies, adjusting sleep schedules, filling out forms, and getting everyone ready for the first day, finding time for another appointment is not always easy. If your child needs a school or sports...
by Jillanna Swilley | Aug 6, 2026 | Family Health
As the school year gets closer, families across Dalton are busy preparing for another exciting fall season. Along with shopping for school supplies and adjusting to new routines, many parents also need to schedule a school or sports physical before practices begin....
by Jillanna Swilley | Aug 4, 2026 | Family Health
A little pink skin after a day outside isn’t unusual during the summer. Most parents have dealt with a child who forgot to reapply sunscreen or spent a little too long playing in the sun. Usually, it’s uncomfortable for a few days and then starts to heal....
by Jillanna Swilley | Jul 13, 2026 | Family Health
Not sure if your child’s playground injury is a bruise, sprain, or broken bone? AFC Urgent Care Dalton offers walk-in pediatric injury care and on-site X-rays. One minute your child is racing to the top of the jungle gym. The next, they’re sitting on the...
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