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  1. Tips to Improving Your Sleep

    Tips for getting better sleep and feeling refreshed.

    Family Medicine
    • Downers Grove Clinics
  2. A Pain in the Neck

    Physical therapy can help with neck pain symptoms and give you control over your pain.

    Physical Therapy
    • Downers Grove Clinics
  3. Raising a Cavity-Free Child

    Raise children with good dental habits.

    Dental Medicine
    • Downers Grove Clinics
    Young boy practicing brushing teeth.
  4. Sensory Integration in Children

    Does your child struggle to pay attention in school or have a meltdown at the end of the day from working so hard to keep it together and be a good kid”? Have you ever wondered if this struggle was something other than a behavioral challenge?

    Occupational Therapy
    • Glendale Clinics
    Doctor with child patient painting to help with sensory issues
  5. 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
  6. Common Symptoms of Diabetes

    Prevent complications from diabetes with early detection and treatment.

    Family Medicine
    • Downers Grove Clinics
    Dr. Kimberly Huffington-Alfano
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Staying Active and Healthy While at Home

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

    Physical Therapy
    • Downers Grove Clinics