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Handling The Holiday Stress
Handling The Holiday Stress The holiday season can be the most wonderful time of the year to some and a time of stress to others. Being with family and friends might seem like the ideal way to celebrate all the festivities, but it can also be a source of worry. This...
Cold Vs. Flu Symptoms: Know The Difference
Cold vs. Flu Symptoms: Know The Difference When you wake up feeling sick, you might think your stuffy nose and sore throat are symptoms of the flu. But it could also be a common cold. Even though they are caused by different viruses, the cold and the flu are both...
Ear Infection Season Is Here
Ear Infection Season Is Here When you think about winter, your thoughts may be centered around all the excitement of the holiday season. For kids, it can also be a painful time of year with an increased risk of ear infections. Children between the ages of six months...
National Handwashing Awareness Week 2019
National Handwashing Awareness Week 2019 National Handwashing Awareness Week falls from December 1 through December 7 this year. Simply washing your hands is one of the easiest and most important steps we can take to keep ourselves and others healthy. Many diseases,...
Fight The Flu
Fight The Flu This Season Know your facts and fight off influenza this season. If you're feeling any flu symptoms, be sure to stop in to a Midwest Express Clinic location near you. No appointment is necessary and walk-ins are welcome!
Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019
Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019 Over the years, there has been a rise in certain illnesses which were previously treated with antibiotics. Researchers and medical professionals attribute this to the overuse of antibiotics, which has made these illnesses stronger and...
November is National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month November is recognized as National Diabetes Month as a way to focus on helping people become more aware of the risks for possibly developing type 2 diabetes. About one out of every three adults is estimated to be living with...
Think You Might Be Pregnant? Testing Offered at Midwest Express Clinic
Think You Might Be Pregnant? Testing Offered at Midwest Express Clinic If you are thinking about starting or adding to your family, pregnancy testing is the first step in ensuring you begin this exciting adventure with the medical care you need. Seeing a doctor for a...
Tips For A Safe Halloween
Tips For A Safe Halloween Halloween is a great way for kids of all ages to dress up and scare up a little fun as they go from house to house and make new memories. Be prepared by reviewing some essential Halloween safety tips to help protect your little ghosts and...
Is It A Boy or Girl? Gender Reveal Ultrasounds at Midwest Express
Is It A Boy or Girl? Gender Reveal Ultrasounds at Midwest Express Finding out the sex of your baby is an emotional and exciting time during your pregnancy. If you’re like most people, you can’t wait to know if there will be a little girl or boy running around your...
How To Do A Breast Self-Exam
How To Do A Breast Self-Exam October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Midwest Express Clinic is joining the fight by bringing awareness of the disease to thousands of women in the Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland areas. One of our priorities, as your medical...
Be Prepared for Cold and Cough Season
Be Prepared for Cold and Cough Season Fall weather brings a nice relief to the sometimes overwhelming heat of summer, but with the changing season comes a higher risk of contracting a cold or cough. Unfortunately, these viruses are prevalent until essentially the...