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Be Kind to Humankind Week
Be Kind to Humankind Week These days, it feels as though the world has adopted an every-person-for-themselves attitude. While it’s been important to take care of ourselves and families during the pandemic, we must think of how our behaviors and choices impact those...
Foods High in Vitamin D to Boost Your Immune System
Everyone needs more Vitamin D.
Responsible for maintaining strong bones and a healthy immune system – and even possibly reducing the risk of contracting COVID-19 – it is an extremely important nutrient. An estimated 1 billion people are deficient in Vitamin D.
Thank you, Kris Bryant!
Thank you, Kris Bryant, for being part of the Midwest Express Clinic family! Since the beginning of the year, Kris Bryant has been an...
National Breastfeeding Month: 5 Benefits of Breastfeeding
National Breastfeeding Month: 5 Benefits of Breastfeeding After giving birth, feeding is one of the first opportunities you have to bond with your baby. While it’s always important to note that “fed is best,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and...
Insect Bites To Look Out For This Summer And How To Treat Them
Insect Bites To Look Out For This Summer And How To Treat Them The lazy summer days happily draw us out of homes in search of a bit of sunshine and warm weather fun. But the fair-weather season is also a prime time for bugs. These tiny pests can make backyards a...
Heading to Lollapalooza? Receive COVID tests quickly and easily
Heading to Lollapalooza? Receive COVID tests quickly and easily While COVID-19 is far from being over, music festivals have begun safely opening all across the country, including one of the biggest every summer: Lollapalooza. For Chicago natives, this is the highlight...
Healthy Vision Month: 4 Essential Tips for Taking Care of Your Vision
Healthy Vision Month: 4 Essential Tips for Taking Care of Your Vision Your eyes are one of the most vital organs in your body, allowing you to see the world around you. Unfortunately, most people discover that they have eye problems when it is too late to effectively...
Now Open in Gage Park & Calumet Park
New Locations Now Open in Gage Park & Calumet Park, Illinois We are excited to announce that two new Midwest Express Clinic locations are now open in Illinois: Gage Park and Calumet Park. Whether you or your loved ones need an x-ray, testing, or pediatric visit,...
July is UV Awareness Month
July is UV Awareness Month While most people have been having some fun-in-the-sun since Memorial Day, July becomes the time when more activities and gatherings head outdoors. Unfortunately, that hot summer sun brings some harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays that can result...
Summer Skin Care Tips
Summer Skin Care Tips As summer gets into full swing and you spend more time outside in the hot sun, it is important to adjust your skincare routine accordingly. Exposure to sunlight can cause damage that you'll notice quickly, like a sunburn, and damage that may...
7 Tips for Safe Post-Pandemic Travel
On the Road Again: 7 Tips for Safe Post-Pandemic Travel Chances are, you've done the smart, not to mention conscientious thing and protected yourself, your family and your community by getting fully vaccinated against Covid-19. And by doing so, you've quite literally...
Staying Safe This Summer
Staying Safe This Summer As summer is approaching, there are some things you need to keep in mind regarding your health. Along with all the fun and activities, summer brings intense heat and sun, so taking steps to keep yourself and loved ones safe is essential. Skin...