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February is American Heart Month
With Valentine’s Day at the center of the month, it is only fitting that the month of February be designated as American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease causes an average of 2,300 deaths per day in America, so in this month of love, it is time to remind yourself,...
Are You Positive You’re Negative? Process & Importance of STI/STD Testing
Many sexually active people assume that they do not have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or sexually transmitted disease (STD) because they never experienced any symptoms. Unfortunately, many of the STIs will have no noticeable signs or symptoms or will have...
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
The start of a new year typically brings a renewed motivation to put oneself first and pursue better health. For women, taking charge of cervical health is vital in preventing cancer and HPV. According to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, close to 13,000 women...
Helpful Tips to Stick to Your Resolution
When midnight strikes on New Year’s Eve, the excitement of a new beginning can feel like enough motivation for you to reach your goals. But when the celebration ends and reality sets back in, many resolutions go by the wayside, leaving behind feelings of frustration...
Strange Medical Case: Hiccups Reveal Bigger Health Issue
The hiccups can be frustrating, especially when you try all of the “usual” cures – like holding your breath or having someone scare you – and they still won’t disappear. Sometimes, people have the hiccups for more than two days, called intractable hiccups. If that...
Does Sitting Too Close to the TV or Playing Too Many Video Games Hurt Eyes?
“Don’t sit so close to the TV! You’ll ruin your eyes!” Many of us have grown up hearing that line, whether we were enthralled by a certain program or intensely trying to beat a video game level. For the most part, you may not have questioned this, sat back, and kept...
When is my Illness or Injury Considered an Emergency?
When you suddenly don’t feel well, or aren’t sure if you have a more significant injury, it can be difficult to determine what you should treat as an emergency situation and what could be remedied with a simple doctor visit. Unfortunately, many of these questionable...
Winter Skin Issues: What to Treat at Home & When to See a Doctor
The cold temperatures mixed with the heat indoors can wreak havoc on your skin. This combination can make your skin feel uncomfortably tight and itchy, which can, for some, lead to flaking, painful cracking and eczema. For some, dry skin can be treated with...
Avoiding Germs this Holiday Season
Germs are everywhere, and with the holiday season, they can feel as if they are unavoidable, from cramped airplanes or buses during travel to hugging all those friends and family at parties. The holidays conveniently fall in the middle of cold and flu season, and it...
Now Open in Hammond, Indiana
Midwest Express Clinic opened January 29, 2018, in Hammond, Indiana! If you are in the area, we offer several services to save you from having to make a doctor’s appointment that you may have to wait weeks for, or from an unnecessary, costly emergency room visit....
Holiday Health Myths & Facts
With the holidays come many new cautions regarding health and safety, from poinsettias to jet lag and hangover cures. But are they all really true? You’ll be surprised at what has been found as fact vs. fiction: Are Poinsettias Dangerous? While these plants do have...
AIDS Awareness Month
December is AIDS Awareness Month, and this year, World AIDS Day on December 1st kicked off with the goal of “Increasing Impact through Transparency, Accountability, and Partnerships.” Although HIV infections and AIDS diagnoses have been declining, awareness is...