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How To Avoid Injuries This Winter
How To Avoid Injuries This Winter Winter brings snow, icy landscapes and plenty of holiday cheer. Unfortunately, it also increases the risk of injuries. Whether you’re navigating slippery sidewalks, driving to the mall for holiday shopping or enjoying a snow day in...
Now Open: Logan Square, IL
Now Open: Logan Square, IL Midwest Express Clinic is adding a new clinic to the community of Chicago, Illinois. All of our clinics are open from 8 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 6 pm on weekends. Walk-ins are always welcome but you can save time ahead of...
Now Open: Chicago Ridge, IL
Now Open: Chicago Ridge, IL Midwest Express Clinic is adding a new clinic to the community of Chicago Ridge, Illinois. All of our clinics are open from 8 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 6 pm on weekends. Walk-ins are always welcome but you can save time...
How To Distinguish Between the Common Cold, Flu and RSV
How To Distinguish Between the Common Cold, Flu and RSV The common cold, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are among the most common respiratory illnesses in the United States, particularly during the cold weather season. Because they share similar...
Beginner’s Guide to Whooping Cough
Beginner’s Guide to Whooping Cough Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory illness that’s making a resurgence in the U.S. Recent preliminary data shows that more than five times as many cases of whooping cough have been reported in...
6 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
6 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season The winter holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness and delicious food. However, the holidays also happen to overlap with cold and flu season, which can put a damper on your holiday plans if you’re not careful. With so many...
American Diabetes Month: Recognizing The Signs of Insulin Resistance
American Diabetes Month: Recognizing The Signs of Insulin Resistance November is American Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the chronic disease that affects millions of Americans annually. American Diabetes Month encourages the public to focus on the...
Parent’s Guide to Pediatric Urgent Care
Parent's Guide to Pediatric Urgent Care As a parent, protecting your child from harm and ensuring they stay healthy and happy is always the top priority. However, no matter how many precautions you take, accidents and illnesses can still happen. When your child...
What You Need to Know About RSV
What You Need to Know About RSV As the cold weather season draws closer, cases of respiratory illnesses begin to rise. In addition to the common cold and flu that we’ve all come to know and dread, respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is another highly contagious virus...
What Parents Need to Know About Childhood Obesity
What Parents Need to Know About Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity has become a significant public health concern in the United States, with nearly 1 in 5 children and young adults affected. It is not just about weight; it affects children's long-term health,...
3 Common Misconceptions About Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual event that works to support and educate the public about a disease that affects millions of lives. From pink ribbons to fundraising walks, supporters of Breast Cancer Awareness Month are dedicated to promoting early...
Heart Health Diet
Which Diet Is Best for Heart Health? Diets are often aligned with a person’s lifestyle habits, environmental and ethical beliefs, and, most importantly, health needs. When it comes to heart health, the type of diet you choose can make a big difference. But with so...