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NWI Urgent Care in Munster Now Midwest Express Clinic
Our Munster, IN, location – NWI Urgent Care – is changing its name to Midwest Express Clinic! You can expect the same great care you had received previously, but with more consistency. At Midwest Express Clinic, we are more than simply an “urgent care” that you would...
Spring Clean Your Health
After the winter season, you are ready to quite literally shake the dust off in your home as you prepare for the warmer season ahead. Spring is all about growth and renewed energy which is often reflected when we spring clean our homes. Deep cleaning and getting rid...
Extended Hammond Hours!
We are now here for our patients on evenings and weekends. We are happy to announce, as of today, our Hammond location is now open 7 Days a Week, from Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 8:00pm and Saturday & Sunday from 8:00am - 6:00pm! We look forward to continuing to...
Celebrate World Health Day – April 7, 2018
Access to healthcare services is essential for everyone, but for many, proper care can feel out of reach due to lack of resources or financial reasons. This year, on April 7th, we celebrate World Health Day with the theme “Universal Health Coverage: Everyone,...
Annual Exams are Essential to Maintaining Health
When you own a vehicle you love, you make sure it receives regular scheduled maintenance every so many miles, fixing small issues before they turn into big problems, cleaning filters, changing tires and more. Do you show yourself that much care and attention? Making...
Am I Pregnant? Home Pregnancy Tests Aren’t Always Definitive
Waiting to find out if you are pregnant can be both an exciting and anxiety-inducing time. Though many at-home tests boast results within minutes, it can feel as though it is taking ages, and even then, you may question the results or be unable to read them...
What is Pneumonia and When to Call the Doctor
Coughing during an illness is bad enough on its own, but, depending on the cause, it can potentially lead to a much worse condition – pneumonia. Pneumonia typically develops in people who have had an upper respiratory infection, cold or flu. For many, the condition...
Employment Physicals: What to Expect and Why They’re Important
So you’ve just gotten a new job – congratulations! The job offer has been extended, and now you are told you’ll have to do a drug test, fill out some paperwork with HR, and complete… a physical? Yes, there are many jobs that employers may request that the applicant...
Grand Opening of Midwest Express in Hammond, IN!
Today is the day! Join us for our grand opening celebration at our new Hammond, Indiana, location today, February 28th, from 9am – 4pm! We will be offering various freebies, snacks, beverages and more! Be sure to stick around at 1pm when our mayor, Tom McDermott, will...
Protecting Your Unborn Baby or Newborn from Infections
Having a new baby is an exciting event, but can bring new anxieties as well. Someone coughing or sneezing nearby may not have caught your attention before, but now that you have a baby, or are about to, you suddenly become more aware of the abundance of germs and...
Tips for Staying Fit in Winter
Winter provides the perfect excuse to stay inside, cuddle up with a blanket and a hot beverage, and watch your favorite movies. Even those who stayed fit through fall can be deterred from physical activity when the temperature drops. Don’t let winter win – staying fit...
Flu Season
Flu season is here and it doesn’t appear to be going away any time soon. Nationwide, there is still a steady increase of flu activity week over week. The flu does not take sympathy on anyone. It can come on strong and without warning. If you experience any of the...