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Mt. Greenwood Location – Coming Soon!
Mt. Greenwood Location – Coming Soon! Our goal at Midwest Express Clinic is to provide professional, accessible medical care to everyone, and coming soon, our services will be available in Mount Greenwood, Illinois! Whether you need routine family care or lab tests,...
Fighting the Flu: Myths, Tips, & Advice
Fighting the Flu: Myths, Tips, & Advice Through decades of research, scientists and physicians have learned more about the flu virus, helping provide excellent preventative measures like the flu shot. However, the flu can still find its way in and make us sick,...
Crown Point Now Open
Crown Point Location Now Open! The Immediate Care Center located in Crown Point, IN, is now a Midwest Express Clinic! Although the name has changed, our patients can expect the same great care from our professional and knowledgeable medical staff. Whether you require...
Flu vs. Stomach Flu
Flu vs. Stomach Flu During winter, the word “flu” is frequently tossed about, whether a person has actually been infected with the influenza virus or been stricken with the “stomach flu.” What many do not realize, however, is these are two completely different,...
What we know about the 2018-2019 Flu Season
What we know about the 2018-2019 Flu Season Every year, we anticipate a new flu season with different dominant viral strains circulating. A flu shot is recommended every year to boost the body’s natural antibodies in a way that best matches the predicted strains. The...
The Many Causes of a Urinary Tract Infection
The Many Causes of a Urinary Tract Infection A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common bacterial infection that can be quite uncomfortable and downright painful. The infection causes frustrating symptoms, including the constant feeling of needing to urinate even...
What is Ear Irrigation?
What is Ear Irrigation? It goes without saying that our ears play a vital role in our everyday lives, allowing us to process the sounds of the world around us. The ear has a way of protecting itself and the delicate inner workings through the use of earwax to grab...
Staying Healthy Through the Holidays
Staying Healthy Through the Holidays The holiday season is upon us, and while the food is shared, the drinks are poured, and the hugs are given, the germs are lurking. Contagious illnesses, like colds and the flu, are easily spread during busy travel and as friends...
National Diabetes Month 2018: Promoting Health after Gestational Diabetes
National Diabetes Month 2018: Promoting Health after Gestational Diabetes Millions of people around the world are living with diabetes every day, a disease that requires constant attention and thoughtful decision-making to avoid complications. This attention becomes...
Sinus Headaches and Sinusitis
Sinus Headaches and Sinusitis Most of us don’t think much about our sinuses until they cause problems due to allergies or illness. However, these air-filled spaces are responsible for producing mucus that moisturizes the inside of our noses, protecting us from...
Protect Young Children from Flu-Related Complications
Protect Young Children from Flu-Related Complications Young children, particularly those in school or daycare facilities, are always at higher risk of contracting various contagious illnesses. While common colds and viruses are an uncomfortable nuisance, they...
Fall May Cause Worsening Asthma Symptoms in Children
Fall May Cause Worsening Asthma Symptoms in Children Having a child with asthma requires more precaution in ensuring he or she does not experience any issues that could result in an attack. Unfortunately, the fall season brings about many changes that could exacerbate...