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Importance of Fall Sports Physicals
Importance of Fall Sports Physicals Although it feels like summer just started, the end is here, which means back to school, and for many kids, that includes the start of the fall sports season. Being prepared with the right equipment is a great place to start, but...
Immunization Awareness Month
Immunization Awareness Month Living a healthy lifestyle is important, from a balanced diet to physical activity. Of course, no matter how you live, it doesn’t do much good if your body is not protected from dangerous illnesses from the inside. Thankfully, there’s an...
Coming Soon: Skokie, Dyer, and River Forest Locations
Coming Soon: Skokie, Dyer, and River Forest Locations At Midwest Express Clinic, our top priority is providing area communities with quality, accessible, non-emergency healthcare. In an effort to reach as many patients as possible, we are expanding, and will be...
Skin Tag Removal
Skin Tag Removal Skin tags can be bothersome for some people, whether due to appearance or because they cause pain if caught around jewelry or clothing. While they are not dangerous to health, they can still be removed, but it must be done properly to avoid infection...
Pregnancy: Facts, Stats & Why Accurate Testing is Important
Pregnancy: Facts, Stats & Why Accurate Testing is Important Pregnancy signals an exciting, often nerve-wracking life change for new parents, not matter how prepared they may be. Although having children is not a rare event, there are many facts and statistics that...
Healthy Eating Choices While on Vacation
Healthy Eating Choices While on Vacation Going on vacation can oftentimes give us an excuse to indulge in whatever foods we choose, regardless of nutritional value. Unfortunately, those extra calories still add up, and if you were following a stricter diet before, it...
School Physicals: Avoid the Lines and Go Early
School Physicals: Avoid the Lines and Go Early Although it feels as if summer has just begun, it’s never too early to think about your child’s school physical for the upcoming year. While it can feel like just another task to add to the back-to-school to-do list,...
Firework Safety Tips
Firework Safety Tips The time of year to celebrate America’s Independence is here, and for many, that means enjoying an exciting display of fireworks. While many large fireworks are illegal for consumers in Illinois and there are specific usage laws in Indiana, the...
All About Ticks
All About Ticks Going outside in great weather is almost a necessity, whether it’s to do yard work or to go for a hike. No matter where you go, you’re almost guaranteed to run into bugs of all kinds, some harmless, others not so much. Unfortunately, everywhere in the...
Healthy Snack and Juice Options for Kids
Healthy Snack and Juice Options for Kids As parents and guardians, one of the biggest goals is to help our children grow up healthy. Unfortunately, with so many snack and juice options appealing to kids, it can be difficult to ensure they are consuming only nutritious...
Summer Allergies
Summer Allergies Spring and fall are typically seasons known to allergy sufferers, but for many, allergies throughout the year are a reality, including during the summer months. While the causes may be different, the symptoms can be just as bad, and could potentially...
Summer Skin Care: Tips to Keep Skin Healthy & Happy
Summer Skin Care: Tips to Keep Skin Healthy & Happy Summer means it’s time to get outside and enjoy the warmth and fun outdoor activities. However, getting out in the sun and being active calls for more protection to keep your skin healthy. Skin is our bodies’...