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  1. Feet First

    Many of us are ready to refocus on a more disciplined exercise program, and with our great weather, we can take advantage by going outside for a walk, a hike, or a run.

    Podiatric Medicine
    • Glendale Clinics
    Doctor showing her patient a replica of a foot at the podiatry clinic
  2. Common Symptoms of Diabetes

    Prevent complications from diabetes with early detection and treatment.

    Family Medicine
    • Downers Grove Clinics
    Dr. Kimberly Huffington-Alfano
  3. Feeding and Swallowing Therapy for Children

    Midwestern University is proud to announce that the Speech-Language Pathology team now offers pediatric diagnostic and therapeutic swallowing services for children from birth to 8 years.

    Speech-Language Pathology
    • Glendale Clinics
    Child learning to chew and swallow food at the clinic
  4. Snacks Matter

    Snacks can play an important role in helping us to get the nutrients and energy we need, while also curbing urges to overeat at mealtime.

    • Downers Grove Clinics
  5. Steps to Developing Caregiver Resilience

    Thoughts to help you face the challenges of being a caregiver for a loved one.

    • Downers Grove Clinics
    Older gentleman using a laptop.
  6. Meeting the Challenges of Holiday Grief

    If the holiday season makes you feel stuck between joy and loss know you are not alone. Here are some tips on dealing with loss during the holidays.

    Clinical Psychology
    • Glendale Clinics
    Clinical Psychologist discussing with her patients
  7. Support Good Health with Flu Shots and by Ensuring Vaccinations are Current

    It’s important to take care of any missed healthcare visits and to make sure we all receive our flu shots, Covid vaccines/boosters, and any other age-appropriate immunizations or boosters.

    • Downers Grove Clinics
    Woman receiving vaccination.
  8. Managing Pandemic Fatigue

    As people feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or isolated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to keep your mental health a priority.

    Clinical Psychology
    • Glendale Clinics
    Student listening to patient talk
  9. Regulating Emotions: Countdown to Calm

    Learning to identify and appropriately express emotions in response to events is one of the many tasks of child development. Learn more about what can be done to help your child's emotional development.

    Clinical Psychology
    • Glendale Clinics
    Child with his parents having a discussion with a clinical psychologist
  10. Falls Prevention: The Vestibular System and Balance

    Many elderly people fall because they lose their balance. Learn how this happens and steps that can be taken to help prevent the higher risk of falling as we get older.

    Physical Therapy
    • Glendale Clinics
    Elderly patient practicing balancing herself with help from physical therapists
  11. Staying Active and Healthy While at Home

    Understand the importance of physical activity and work setup while at home.

    Physical Therapy
    • Downers Grove Clinics
  12. What Every Parent Should Know About Children’s Vision

    Healthy eyes are a critical component to a child’s development. Vision is a fundamental sense that may affect visual and brain development, learning and school performance, communication, and visual processing abilities.

    Optometry
    • Glendale Clinics
    Child sitting in chair getting their eyes checked
  13. How to Prevent Rotator Cuff Injuries

    Tips to prevent rotator cuff injuries.

    Physical Therapy
    • Downers Grove Clinics
  14. Protecting Your Eyes from Sunlight

    Quality sunglasses are vital in protecting the eyes against the sun’s harmful UV rays.

    Optometry
    • Downers Grove Clinics
    Young girl tries on sunglasses.
  15. Help for Aphasia

    Tips for communicating with someone who has aphasia.

    Speech-Language Pathology
    • Downers Grove Clinics
    Woman speaking into microphone as part of speech-language treatment.