…areness Month, a time for healthcare professionals and individuals alike to come together to raise awareness about this chronic respiratory condition that affects over 27 million Americans. Nearly 60% of them are affected with allergic asthma, which is the most common asthma subtype nationwide. Read on to learn more about its causes, symptoms and av…
COVID-19: Testing & Updates
…ing, wearing a mask, staying home when possible, and practicing proper handwashing.
The Latest in COVID Testing
If you have been exposed to the coronavirus, you would need to be tested to ensure you have not been infected. Because it may take some time for the virus to show up on a test, for more accurate results, we recom…
Protect Young Children from Flu-Related Complications
…oung children, particularly those in school or daycare facilities, are always at higher risk of contracting various contagious illnesses. While common colds and viruses are an uncomfortable nuisance, they generally aren’t much of a worry for parents. Unfortunately, more serious illnesses like the flu can lead to dangerous complications that could re…
Donate a Toy for a Free B-12 Shot
…l receive a Free B-12 Shot coupon when you donate a toy. Visit any of our 6 urgent care locations today to donate your toy to Toys for Tots and help bring the joy of Christmas to a less fortunate child! Toys for Tots has been delivering Hope since 1947. They have distributed over 548 Million Toys and supported 251 Million Children. Read the stories…
Functional Medicine
Home / Services / Functional Medicine Welcome to our Functional Medicine services at Midwest Express Clinic, where we take a holistic and comprehensive approach to your health. Functional medicine delves deep into the factors affecting your well-being, including genetics, molecular influences, environment, and lifestyle, to uncover the root causes…
5 Secrets to Healthy Aging
…der doesn’t necessarily mean having a slew of medical conditions or poor quality of life. In fact, these years can be very rewarding, and you can still remain both physically and mentally healthy as you grow older. This is what is referred to as healthy aging.
What Does Healthy Aging Really Mean?
When most people hear the term healthy agin…
Cervical Health Awareness Month: Promoting Women’s Health
…lth Awareness Month with the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) by educating yourself and loved ones about the potential risks as well as treatment and prevention options for HPV and cervical cancer.
What is Cervical Cancer?
Cervical cancer is unique to women in that it begins in the cervix, which is the narrow open…
The Itchy Side of Nature: Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac
…everywhere in the U.S. except California, Alaska, and Hawaii. This plant may grow as ground cover, low shrub, or vine, usually climbing up trees. The leaves are solid green in clusters of three per stem. The leaves may appear dull or glossy, and have pointed tips. The thin roots on the vines make them appear fuzzy or hairy. During summer, yellow-gre…
Willowbrook Urgent Care
…Asthma Athlete’s Foot Biometric Screening Bloodwork Bronchitis & Pneumonia Bug Bites Burns Cardiovascular Health Cold & Cough COVID-19 COVID-19 Antibody Testing Cuts & Scrapes Diabetes Care Drug Testing Ear Infections Ear Irrigation Fever Flu Shots Flu Treatment Food Poisoning Foreign Body Removal Fractures & Dislocations Functional Medicine Gender…
How To Do A Breast Self-Exam
…er is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Midwest Express Clinic is joining the fight by bringing awareness of the disease to thousands of women in the Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland areas. One of our priorities, as your medical provider of choice, is to educate women on how to be proactive with their breast health. According to the National Breast…