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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...
The Importance of Diabetes Screening
The Importance of Diabetes Screening Having untreated or unmonitored diabetes can pose a serious health risk. The condition itself is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S., and 34.2 million adults have been diagnosed. Unfortunately, one in five adults don’t...
MEC In Need of Medical Supplies
MEC In Need of Medical Supplies Help control the spread of COVID-19 by donating healthcare supplies to Midwest Express Clinic Due to the shortage of healthcare supplies, we are asking our communities to help control the spread of coronavirus by donating personal...
March is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month There are many facets to overall health, but none are as important as proper nutrition. Every March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics brings awareness to the importance of a healthy diet with National Nutrition Month®. For 2020,...
Knowing When it’s Time to Take a Pregnancy Test
Knowing When it’s Time to Take a Pregnancy Test Whether you’ve been actively trying to get pregnant or it came as a bit of a surprise, knowing when to take a pregnancy test is important. Taking one too early could give a false negative result, delaying you from...
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...