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Back to School Physicals at Midwest Express Clinic
The start of a new school year is almost here, and, more than likely, you’ve already been preparing - fitting in that last family vacation, shopping for supplies, and getting your kids re-accustomed to a daily schedule. In these last few weeks of break, it’s easy to...
Glucose Testing for Diabetes Screening and Management
For people who are at risk for diabetes, or those already diagnosed and managing the condition, checking glucose, or blood sugar levels, is vital in order to avoid potentially serious health complications. The most accurate way to receive a reading is by performing a...
Whooping Cough: Symptoms, Complications and Treatment
Babies and toddlers are susceptible to many different illnesses, building their immune systems naturally as they grow, as well as with the help of vaccinations. However, babies who are too young for immunizations or are unvaccinated either by parental choice or due to...
The Itchy Side of Nature: Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac
Going outside to garden, take a nature hike, or just to enjoy the weather are activities that can help us relax and reset our minds from the busy day-to-day. However, when around areas with certain plant life, it is imperative to stay alert and practice caution....
Free B-12 Shot at Midwest Express Clinic
No Appointment Necessary Walk-In for your Free B-12 Shot at our Hamond, IN location Today (07/01/2018)! Without adequate levels of vitamin B-12, most of your body’s cells will suffer and struggle to get enough oxygen. That can affect mood, energy levels and more. The...
Strep Throat may be Causing Your Pink Eye
Strep throat is typically a common cause for a sore throat in children and occasionally in adults. It often presents a very scratchy, painful sore throat caused by the group A Streptococcus bacteria. Unfortunately, when adults are afflicted with a bacterial strep...
Blood Pressure: What It Is and Why You Should Know Your Numbers
Whenever you visit the doctor’s office, one of the first things they do when checking your vitals is check your blood pressure. But what exactly does that mean? What should you be gathering about those numbers they tell you? While the reading is a fairly simple one to...
Accepted Insurance at Midwest Express Clinic
Searching for a doctor or facility that accepts your insurance when you don’t feel well simply adds to your exhaustion. What’s even worse is when you give in and go to a random urgent care only to find they don’t accept your insurance, sticking you with a heftier bill...
Ear Irrigation: The Safe, Effective Way to Clean Your Ears
No one can deny that your ears provide an essential function, allowing you to hear the world around you. The system within the ear also helps us to keep our balance and is equipped with its own defense against foreign bodies, like dirt, dust, and small insects, which...
Bug Bites & Stings: Identification, Treatment and Risks
As the weather warms, the grass and trees get greener, the flowers emerge, and… the bugs come back out. While not every insect poses a physical threat, there are many that you may encounter that do, so it is important to keep yourself protected and know what to do if...
National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month
For those with asthma and allergies, spring can be a difficult season, causing symptoms to flare. Chances are, we all know someone who is afflicted with either condition, so it is important to understand how their lives are affected, as well as how to help support...
Types of Allergies and When to Test
With springtime finally here, allergies are a common ailment that generally become top of mind. But allergies can cause much more than simply sneezing and coughing depending on the type of irritant and how your body reacts. While some types of allergies are fairly...