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Three Cheers for Nurses! May is Time to Recognize These Healthcare Heroes
Three Cheers for Nurses! May is Time to Recognize These Healthcare Heroes From birth to end of life, nurses are an integral part of patient care across all facets of healthcare. They work endlessly to identify and protect the needs of the individuals they care for....
Now Open in a Second Location in Crown Point, Indiana in Beacon Hill
Now Open in a Second Location in Crown Point, Indiana in Beacon Hill We are excited to announce that Midwest Express Clinic has opened a second location in Crown Point located in Beacon Hill! For all your preventative or urgent care needs, walk in at our new location...
Walk it off or trip to the doctor? Warning Signs of a Concussion in Young Athletes
Walk it off or trip to the doctor? Warning Signs of a Concussion in Young Athletes Spring is an exciting time for young athletes, with several sports seasons beginning. Participating in team sports has many benefits for kids and teens, such as increasing physical...
Clean Out Your Closet and Help Your Community – West Loop Midwest Express Clinic Hosts Clothing Drive
Clean out your closet and help your community – West Loop Midwest Express Clinic hosts clothing drive Spring is upon us which means it’s time for spring-cleaning. This year, take a tip from the organizing guru herself, Marie Kondo, and start the process by going...
A Guide to Discussing Mental Health with Children of All Ages
A Guide to Discussing Mental Health with Children of All Ages Over the past few decades, it has become widely accepted that mental health is just as important to our overall well-being as physical health. However, stigmas and misinformation still exist about mental...
‘Intuitive Eating’: The Guilt-Free Way to Get Healthy for Life
‘Intuitive Eating’: The Guilt-Free Way to Get Healthy for Life If you ever spend time around an infant, you’ll notice that they are very in tune with what their bodies need. They let you know when they’re hungry, and they stop eating — and usually pass out — when...
Tips to Keep Your Family Safe by Preventing Accidental Poisonings at Home
Tips to Keep Your Family Safe by Preventing Accidental Poisonings at Home Tips to keep your family safe by preventing accidental poisonings at home According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, there is a poison exposure reported every 15 seconds,...
More Than A Guilty Pleasure: The Surprising Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
More Than A Guilty Pleasure: The Surprising Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate Dark chocolate lovers rejoice! Beyond being a delicious treat, dark chocolate also has a few proven health benefits when enjoyed in moderation. Read on to discover these science-backed...
New Location Now Open in Burbank
New Location Now Open in Burbank We are excited to announce that Midwest Express Clinic is now open in Burbank, Illinois! Our new location is open from 8am to 8pm, Monday through Friday, and 8am to 6pm on weekends. No appointment is necessary; however, using our...
Pump Up Your Day With These Heart-Healthy Exercises
Pump Up Your Day With These Heart-Healthy Exercises Since it’s in charge of keeping blood flowing to all other muscles and organs, your heart is arguably the most important muscle in your body. Similar to your other muscles, it can become stronger the more you make it...
The Best Colors and Scents That Help with Exercising
The Best Colors and Scents That Help with Exercising We’re almost a full two months into the year, which according to a recent study done in the U.K., means 64% of people have already abandoned their New Year’s resolutions. If exercising more was on your to-do list...
Midwest Express Clinic Celebrates 10 Years
Midwest Express Clinic Celebrates 10 Years Tuesday, Feb. 22, marks the 10-year anniversary of the very first Midwest Express Clinic opening its doors in Munster, Indiana. We quickly realized our operations needed to expand, and fast. Patients were waiting days or...