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Coughs & Colds: Odd Remedies from Around the World
Coughs & Colds: Odd Remedies from Around the World Having a cold and cough can be miserable, and sometimes, you feel like you’d try anything for some relief. Sure there are medicines available, but taking too many can be dangerous, they may not be as effective as...
Peanut Allergies: Facts & How to Handle a Reaction
Peanut Allergies: Facts & How to Handle a Reaction When you think of severe allergic reactions to food, one of the most common causes is due to peanuts. For many, the reaction is life-threatening anaphylaxis, and even the smallest, trace amount of peanuts can be...
Food Allergy Tips for School Functions
Food Allergy Tips for School Functions When your child brings home a note from school requesting you provide snacks for an event, it can be somewhat daunting, not just in regards to the time and money it requires, but ensuring it is a treat that everyone can enjoy....
Importance of General Checkups and Wellness Exams
Importance of General Checkups and Wellness Exams Everyone wants to lead a happy, healthy and fulfilling life, but if you are unaware of your current overall health status, you could be putting yourself at risk. Having a regular checkup and wellness exam performed by...
Ear Infection: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Ear Infection: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention Ear infections are a common, uncomfortable ailment, often associated with children, but can affect adults, as well. In fact, other than regular wellness baby visits, ear infections are the most common reason for a visit...
National Self-Check Month
National Self-Check Month Many people tend to wait to seek medical care until there’s a problem present, or push things off because a check-up doesn’t fit into their busy schedules. However, the first step to preventing certain health conditions or getting ahead of...
Pediatric Care: Signs a Small Child May Not Feel Well
Pediatric Care: Signs a Small Child May Not Feel Well When you are caring for an infant or toddler who is unable to express themselves verbally, it can oftentimes be difficult to determine when they aren’t feeling well. Because of this, it is vital to pay special...
Employment Physicals Ensure You’re Job-Ready
Employment Physicals Ensure You’re Job-Ready Many jobs require a physical exam for new hires, as well as annual exams for current employees, for various reasons, most of which have to do with safety and productivity. Everything from manual labor to healthcare fields...
Importance of Lab Testing for Accurate Results
Importance of Lab Testing for Accurate Results When you need accurate answers when it comes to health, getting laboratory testing done is essential. Accurate results can help you get a job, place trust in a relationship, or will deliver health news you need to know....
Vitamin B-12 Shots
Vitamin B-12 Shots These days, with busy lifestyles and frequent on-the-go meals, it is no wonder that many in the population are deficient in necessary vitamins. Ensuring our bodies have proper nutrients to function helps us improve our moods, sleep better, have more...
When a Cough Means Cold vs. Flu
When a Cough Means Cold vs. Flu When you have a cough, it can indicate any number of health concerns, from allergies to a cold or even the flu. So, how can you tell how serious your cough truly is and when you should potentially seek medical assistance? Cough...
Mt. Greenwood, Chicago, IL Location – Now Open!
Mt. Greenwood, Chicago, IL Location – Now Open! Midwest Express Clinic urgent care is now open in Mt. Greenwood, Chicago, IL! Whether you are in need of routine family care, lab testing, or even x-rays and non-emergency medical treatment, look no further. Our...