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Importance of Women’s Health Services
Importance of Women’s Health Services Women have made their mark in history around the world, changing perceptions of what they’re capable of and helping advance equality. Many women show a dedication to helping others, whether they are scientists, civil rights...
Surprising and Weird Health Facts
Surprising and Weird Health Facts The human body is a complex and beautiful thing. No matter how small, each part provides us with function or vital support. With that complexity, there are some strange and surprising things the human body is capable of or experiences...
Make STD Testing Part of Your Regular Health Screening
Make STD Testing Part of Your Regular Health Screening Knowing your overall health status includes your sexual health. Unfortunately, most routine health screenings don’t test for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In fact,...
Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
Coronavirus: What You Need to Know Over the past several weeks, news of a coronavirus from Wuhan, China has been spreading throughout the world. While the spread of the coronavirus is not to be taken lightly, it is important to look at the facts to help stop the...
American Heart Month: Promoting Heart Health For All
American Heart Month: Promoting Heart Health For All February is a month filled with love and hearts in celebration of Valentine’s Day, but it’s also recognized as American Heart Month by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NIH). It’s important to take care...
Pneumonia in Children: Identifying Symptoms & Seeking Treatment
Pneumonia in Children: Identifying Symptoms & Seeking Treatment The winter months are full of illnesses we all try to protect our children from, like the flu or RSV, but many parents forget about the complications or infections that can develop alongside....
Home Remedies For The Flu
Home Remedies for the Flu Every fall and winter, the flu virus spreads around the United States. For many, the illness can just result in feeling terrible for a few days, but for some, it can lead to dangerous complications. While the recommended first line of defense...
Getting Healthy for the New Year
Getting Healthy for the New Year A new year inspires many people to make a resolution to better their lives in some way. For the majority, personal health goals such as diet, physical activity, and weight loss are top choices. Unfortunately, due to a variety of...
Cervical Health Awareness Month: Promoting Women’s Health
Cervical Health Awareness Month: Promoting Women's Health New Year’s resolutions often include a desire to better one’s personal health, perhaps through fitness or a better diet, but recommended wellness exams and health screenings should be included as a vital piece...
MedSpring Urgent Care Is Now MEC
MedSpring Urgent Care is Now Midwest Express Clinic Opening in January: Five New Midwest Express Clinic Locations in Chicago, IL Midwest Express Clinic is ready to provide more people in the Chicago area with quality, convenient, non-emergency healthcare. In January...
New Year Wellness Exams
Schedule A New Year Wellness ExamMaking resolutions for the new year is a common tradition for many. If you have been thinking about starting an exercise program or modifying your eating habits, be sure to talk to your doctor first. A new year wellness...
How to Tell If It’s Strep Throat
How to Tell If It's Strep Throat As you plan group activities with family and friends during the winter months, remember that there is always a chance that you will share more than good memories – you may be sharing germs, too. In fact, winter is the time of year when...