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Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month
Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month It goes without saying that our eyes play a vital role in our daily lives. While it’s not uncommon to need glasses or contacts as you age, have you considered the health of your child’s eyes? Healthy vision is essential for...
Tips to Protect Against COVID-19
Tips to Protect Against COVID-19 As the coronavirus pandemic continues and we wait for a vaccine, there has been no shortage of tips and tricks shared in an effort to prevent contracting and spreading the virus. However, some of these are using false or outdated...
Antibody Testing at MEC
Antibody Testing at MEC As the coronavirus pandemic continues in the United States, doctors and scientists are researching and developing more effective treatments, and working towards prevention. Testing is available for patients with symptoms who meet specific...
Prevent Sunburn & Heat Stroke This Summer
Prevent Sunburn & Heat Stroke This Summer Summer is in full swing here in the Midwest, and if you’ve been cooped up inside thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, the sunshine is even more enticing. Unfortunately, the heat and humidity that creates a perfect day for a...
Coming Soon To Portage, IN
Coming Soon: Midwest Express Clinic Location in Portage, IN At Midwest Express Clinic, we are proud to provide area communities and patients with convenient access to excellent, non-emergency medical care and experienced doctors. To allow us the opportunity to help...
Summer Skincare
Summer Skincare The summertime sun creates outdoor fun, but the harsher rays can do a number on your skin. Proper skin care is important to protect yourself from both long and short-term damage, such as breakouts, burns, blisters, sun spots, wrinkles, and even cancer....
Summer Fun While Social Distancing
Summer Fun While Social Distancing As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and more events are cancelled or postponed, the summer of 2020 is definitely shaping up to be much different than we’ve ever seen. Even with businesses opening their doors once again, there are...
Headache & Migraine Awareness Month
Headache & Migraine Awareness Month Headaches and migraines affect millions of people every day. These conditions can be caused by a variety of triggers, from allergies and alcohol consumption, to menstruation, stroke, tension, and more. This June for Headache and...
Men’s Health Month
Men's Health Month Proper healthcare is essential for everyone, but men in particular tend to avoid routine exams and even emergency medical attention. A study by the Cleveland Clinic found in some startling statistics in 2019: 72% of men would rather do household...
Food Allergies: Causes, Symptoms, & Management
Food Allergies: Causes, Symptoms, & Management All allergic reactions are caused by the result of a person’s immune system overreacting to a particular trigger. Food allergies are no exception, but the reactions may look a bit different, ranging from uncomfortable...
Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month The warmth of the summer draws us to the outdoors, even during a pandemic. Whether gardening in the backyard, lounging in your personal pool, or playing outside with the kids, we put ourselves at risk of exposure to the sun’s...
National Women’s Health Week: May 10-16
National Women's Health Week: May 10-16 Every woman is unique, with her own goals, life journey, and health needs. Many women tend to put their health care needs behind others’, but it’s time to change that. From May 10 to May 16, we recognize National Women’s Health...