…place in school, parents are encouraged to follow the activities with their children at home due to the recent coronavirus pandemic. The goal of the program is to take “1 million actions for healthy, happy kids by 2025.”
Through April 20 – 24, there is a theme for each…
…dication to helping others, whether they are scientists, civil rights leaders, mathematicians, or mothers. While admirable, it can easily lead to neglecting her own health and well-being. At Midwest Express Clinic, we are here to help women take control of their health care by providing accessible, comprehensive women’s health services at all of our…
There are many facets to overall health, but none are as important as proper nutrition. Every March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics brings awareness to the importance of a healthy diet with National Nutrition Month®. For 2020, the theme is “Eat Right, Bite by Bite,” with a focus o…
Midwest Express Clinic is now open and bringing quality and affordable healthcare to Melrose Park, Illinois! We are here for all of your preventative and urgent care needs including school and sports physicals, B-12 injections, annual wellness exams, ultrasound…
Midwest Express Clinic is excited to announce the opening of our newest urgent care in Merrillville, Indiana! Our staff of medical professionals are ready to provide the patients in Merrillville with the care they deserve. At Midwest Express Clinic, we treat injuries and…
…l If It’s Strep Throat
As you plan group activities with family and friends during the winter months, remember that there is always a chance that you will share more than good memories – you may be sharing germs, too. In fact, winter is the time of year when a sore throat could be more than just the result of having a cold, it could be…
Most of us don’t think much about our sinuses until they cause problems due to allergies or illness. However, these air-filled spaces are responsible for producing mucus that moisturizes the inside of our noses, protecting us from pollutants, micro-organisms, dust and dirt. Unfortunately, whe…
…d is considered to be the leading cause of death and disability in the world. Each year, 17.5 million people die as a result of the disease. On September 29, 2018, it is time to bring awareness to heart health and celebrate World Heart Day. This year, the World Heart Federation requests that everyone make a simple promise: “for MY HEART, for YOUR HE…
…work with HR, and complete… a physical? Yes, there are many jobs that employers may request that the applicant pass an employment physical in order to be hired as part of a conditional job offer. These exams may include drug and alcohol testing, psychological tests, and physical or mental health assessments, depending on the requirements of the posi…
…ry to schedule an appointment with their primary care physician — but this isn’t always the best plan of action. In some cases, it may be weeks before you can get a doctor’s appointment — or worse, you may spend hours in the ER waiting room. Luckily, there’s always another option: an urgent care facility. While urgent care centers are not replacemen…