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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...
National Allergy & Asthma Month
National Allergy & Asthma Month Spring is a favorite season for many, but if you have asthma or allergies, you prepare yourself for worsening symptoms. Because of this, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May to be National Asthma...
Every Kid Healthy Week
Every Kid Healthy Week Promoting health and wellness with kids is important in instilling lifelong habits. Every year, Action for Healthy Kids encourages these habits with Every Kid Healthy™ Week. While this program usually takes place in school, parents are...
Get Your Health Back on Track with Lipo-B and B-12 Injections
Get Your Health Back on Track with Lipo-B and B-12 Injections As the COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruption in our daily lives, it should come as no surprise if other aspects of our health have taken a hit. Scarce availability in the grocery stores may have meant a...
Healthy Ways to Manage Stress
Healthy Ways to Manage Stress Our daily lives encompass so much, from work to family and other time commitments. Even when things bring us joy, experiencing too much at once can often lead to feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Plus, add in the recent coronavirus...
STD Awareness Month: Take Action to Prevent Spread
STD Awareness Month: Take Action to Prevent Spread Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections (STIs) have been a big threat to health for a very long time. It is vital to be proactive in preventing, testing, and treating these diseases for your overall health...
Allergy Season is Here: What’s Making You Sneeze?
Allergy Season is Here: What’s Making You Sneeze? Spring is here, and while the warming temperatures and sprouting greenery make us want to get outdoors, the allergens send us right back in. Seasonal allergies can have you feeling miserable with symptoms like itchy...
Midwest Express Clinic Now Open in Merrillville, IN
Midwest Express Clinic Now Open In Merrillville, IN Midwest Express Clinic is excited to announce the opening of our newest urgent care in Merrillville, Indiana! Our staff of medical professionals are ready to provide the patients in Merrillville with the care they...