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How to Stay Safe Outdoors this Summer
How to Stay Safe Outdoor this Summer From scenic hikes to whitewater rafting, there’s plenty of outdoor fun to be had in the summertime. That’s why it’s important to be prepared for outdoor hazards such as bee stings, poison ivy, poison hemlock and sunburns. Knowing...
What to Know About Intermittent Fasting
What to Know About Intermittent Fasting While diet trends and health fads come and go, intermittent fasting has remained popular, offering a number of benefits from weight loss to improved sleep and heart health. Learn more about how intermittent fasting works and...
How to Avoid Burn Injuries this Fourth of July
How to Avoid Burn Injuries this 4th of July With the Fourth of July just around the corner, many Americans are heading to their local fireworks store to stock up for the holiday. While enjoying a fireworks show with friends and family may be a staple of Independence...
What You Need to Know About HIV Testing
What You Need to Know About HIV Testing June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, an annual event dedicated to encouraging the public to test for HIV and prevent further spread of the virus. It is estimated that 1.2 million Americans have HIV, with about 1 in 7 infected...
Richton Park Now Open!
Richton Park Now Open Midwest Express Clinic is now open, bringing quality and affordable healthcare to Richton Park, Illinois! We are excited to bring quality and affordable healthcare to this community. MEC is here for all of your preventative and urgent care needs...
Finding a Balance Between Self-Care and Healthcare
Finding a Balance Between Self-Care and Healthcare When it comes to your health, a combination of regular checkups with a healthcare professional and routine self-care habits is essential. Contrary to the idea that self-care alone can ensure your physical and mental...
Start Your Child’s Summer off Right with a Physical Exam
Start Your Child’s Summer off Right with a Physical Exam With summertime in full swing, parents and kids alike are gearing up for another season of fun in the sun. Whether it’s joining a junior sports league or heading off to sleepaway camp, it’s likely that your...
Stay Happy and Hydrated This Summer
Stay Happy and Hydrated This Summer Whether you’re laying out by the pool, enjoying a family boat ride on the lake or playing an overly competitive game of beach volleyball, there’s plenty of outdoor fun to be had during the summer season. With high summer...
Debunking Viral Social Media Wellness Trends
Debunking Viral Social Media Wellness Trends With the rise of wellness influencers on social media, it seems like every week some new health trend or hack goes viral. While some of these trends can be beneficial and are backed by clinical evidence, others may not be...
Portage Park Now Open!
Portage Park Now Open Midwest Express Clinic is now open, bringing quality and affordable healthcare to Portage Park in Chicago, Illinois! We are excited to bring quality and affordable healthcare to this community. MEC is here for all of your preventative and urgent...
Now Accepting County Care Insurance in Illinois
Now Accepting County Care Insurance in Illinois Midwest Express Clinic now accepts County Care patients at all Illinois locations. This decision is set to benefit thousands of patients who rely on County Care for their healthcare needs. County Care is a...
Asthma Versus Allergies
Asthma Verses Allergies More than 25 million people in the U.S. have asthma, according to a recent study by the Cleveland Clinic. Of those, over 15 million have asthmatic reactions caused by common allergens, ranking allergic asthma as the most common form of asthma...