Flu On The Rise As Providers Report Increase In Influenza B
December 26, 2019
Flu season is now in full swing in North Central West Virginia, with health-care providers reporting an increasing number of cases in the area.
Influenza Widespread
December 19, 2019
The flu season is ramping up in Minnesota with the department of health reporting 262 hospitalized cases throughout the state.
Busting Common Flu Shot Myths
December 19, 2019
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that everyone ages six months and older get an annual flu shot – yet, fewer than half of Americans received a flu vaccine last flu season.
MedExpress Doctor Says Get Your Flu Shot
December 16, 2019
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu in the United States is increasing.
MedExpress Donates 110 Bikes To Area Schools
December 13, 2019
It didn’t take long for kindergarten students to give a thumbs-up after trying out one of the 110 Learn-To-Ride pedal bikes at a “bike build” event at Bellaire Elementary Thursday.
Urgent Care Centers Eclipse 9,200 Drive By Optum And Hospital Systems
December 12, 2019
The number of urgent care centers in the U.S. has surpassed 9,200 as hospital systems and well-capitalized companies like UnitedHealth Group’s Optum unit open urgent care centers across the country.
Flu Activity Increasing Nationwide
December 11, 2019
Flu season is underway and it is starting to increase across the nation.
MedExpress Donates Bikes to Help Nearly 2,000 Wheeling-area Children Learn To Ride
December 5, 2019
MedExpress will donate 110 Learn-To-Ride Balance Bikes, pedal conversion kits and helmets to five Wheeling-area elementary schools this winter.
Avoiding The Flu For The Holidays
December 3, 2019
Influenza is something no one ever wants especially during the busy holiday season.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Off To Unusually Aggresive Start In Florida
December 2, 2019
The flu isn’t the only virus off to an unusually aggressive start this season.
7 Tips To Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
November 27, 2019
If you've ever suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), changes are it's something you'll never forget.
Food Safety At Thanksgiving
November 26, 2019
The holiday is a time to be especially careful to avoid food prep mistakes that can sicken you and your loved ones.
How To Flu-Proof Your Home This Season
November 29, 2019
Coming in contact with the flu is pretty easy, unfortunately.
Busting Common Flu Shot Myths
November 12, 2019
Dr. Gregg Nezowitz, a physician with MedExpress, joined AM Tampa Bay to debunk common flu shot myths.
Healthcare Professionals Debunk Flu Shot Myths
November 11, 2019
It’s flu season and the Centers for Disease Control recommends that everyone ages six months and older get vaccinated.
Local Health Experts Bust Flu Myths
November 11, 2019
When the weather gets colder, it seems like everyone gets sick.
13 Unexpected Reasons Why You Might Have A Fever
November 10, 2019
Feeling a little heated? It’s typically nothing to worry about ― especially if you’re sick.
Things You Should Never Touch, According To Doctors
November 6, 2019
Eighteen hours. That's how long cold and flu viruses can survive on hard surfaces, scientists say.
Girls On The Run Of North Central West Virginia Set To Expand To Northern Panhandle Counties Next Spring
November 5, 2019
Girls on the Run of North Central West Virginia (NCWV) is expanding to Ohio, Brooke, Hancock and Marshall counties in West Virginia’s northern panhandle next spring through a partnership with MedExpress, a neighborhood medical center.
Which Workplace Surfaces May Be Dirtier Than A Toilet Seat?
November 1, 2019
In the busy workplace, germs are often the last thing on employees’ minds.
Flu Season Is Here
October 28, 2019
The Pennsylvania Health Department is once again encouraging Pennsylvanians to get their flu vaccine and practice healthy habits as the flu season begins.
It's That Time Of Year, Learn How To Shoo The Flu
October 27, 2019
The CDC estimates that about 8% of the U.S. population gets sick from the flu each season.
How To Compare Nursing vs. Physician Assistant Grad School
October 24, 2019
Aspiring health care providers sometimes realize that though they are intrigued by the idea of healing the sick, their goal is not to become a physician.
MedExpress and The Health Plan Renew Service Relationship, Now In Network
October 2, 2019
The Health Plan (THP), the only health maintenance organization headquartered in West Virginia, and MedExpress, a neighborhood health care provider, announced that, as of October 1, 2019, MedExpress’ 26 centers in West Virginia will be in network for THP members.
New $14 Million WVU Medicine Outpatient Clinic Opens
September 13, 2019
A new $13.8 million WVU Medicine outpatient clinic was unveiled in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, Friday morning, with officials planning to offer a wide variety of medical services for the residents of Greene County.
Minnesota Kindergarten Class Adds Bike Instruction After Donation
September 3, 2019
MedExpress donated a complete Learn-To-Ride Program, including Strider Learn-To-Ride Bikes, helmets and curriculum to Valley View Elementary in Columbia Heights.
50 Things Doctors Would Tell Their Own Mothers
August 12, 2019
You’ll find no shortage of medical advice out there, on this site and many others—the tips, tricks and recommendations for living your healthiest life.
Reaching Out To Young Patients In Need Of Comfort Benefits Them, The Community - And You
August 7, 2019
Providing care for children sometimes means doing more than assessing health concerns.
How You're Ruining Your Hearing Without Even Realizing It
August 6, 2019
If you’re like most of us, you take your hearing for granted.
Enjoy Your Summer - But Be Aware Of These Health Risks
July 19, 2019
Summer is the season to enjoy the outdoors, especially in the Berkshires and Southern Vermont.
24 Health Problems That Are More Common During The Summer
July 5, 2019
Summer is officially underway, ushering in long, sun-filled days of swimming, hiking, barbecuing, and time spent enjoying the outdoors
Summer Is Fun But Also Means Increased Risk For Injury
July 3, 2019
Whether you’re out and about with a sports team, on your family vacation, or at home enjoying the summer weather, now is a great time to get outdoors.
Summertime Can Lead To More Injuries Or Sickness
July 3, 2019
Summertime and holidays present lots of opportunities for people to become ill or injured.
Upgrades Coming To Spartan Stadium
June 30, 2019
When Greenbrier East’s first home game of the 2019 football season rolls around this fall, fans will find new bleachers awaiting them at Spartan Stadium.
7 Reasons Why You Might Be Sweating A Lot
June 19, 2019
Though perspiration may sometimes seem like an evil trick perpetrated by an uncaring universe (especially when you're wearing a white shirt in the summertime), there are reasons why we sweat.
7 Things Your Body Odor Might Be Trying To Tell You
June 19, 2019
Despite the attempts of deodorant ads everywhere to convince us otherwise, people do not naturally smell like lilies and meadows.
Prevention Is Key To Preventing
June 13, 2019
June is Men's Health Month and doctors are reminding men to be aware of the warning signs for some critical health problems.
MedExpress Opens Neighborhood Medical Center In Lakeland
June 11, 2019
MedExpress Urgent Care, a neighborhood health care provider, will open a new neighborhood medical center in Lakeland Wednesday, June 19, at 3700 US Highway 98 N.
June Bringing Awareness To Men's Health
June 11, 2019
While you may know men that take care of themselves, there are still some things that men are at risk for.
Focusing On Wellness For Men's Health Month
June 7, 2019
June is Men's Health Month and according to Doctor Julie Waddell with MedExpress Urgent Care, it is a perfect reminder for men to make wellness a priority.
How To Avoid Food Poisoning
June 6, 2019
With summer here, a lot of people are getting their grills out and are cooking up those amazing summer meals.
Five Summer Safety Tips for Seniors
May 25, 2019
There's nothing quite like the feeling of stepping outside in to the sun on a warm, bright summer day to soak up some much-needed Vitamin D.
Keeping Yourself Safe During Summer Cooking Barbecues
May 23, 2019
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer.
MedExpress 'Kidz Day' Set For Saturday
May 9, 2019
The sixth-annual MedExpress Kidz Day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday at Marland Heights Park.
Local Medical Professionals Say Flu Is Lingering
May 6, 2019
Local emergency rooms and urgent care facilities are beginning to see cases of influenza taper off at this point, but the virus has stuck around longer this season than anyone would have liked.
MedExpress Center Reopens After Tornado Damaged Building
May 4, 2019
One Lynchburg business is up and running again after last year's tornado closed it down.
Eight Weird Cold Remedies That Actually Work
May 2, 2019
When you have a cold, it's only possible to think about two things: how bad you feel, and how soon you'll get better.
Differences Between Allergies, Flu & Cold
April 25, 2019
Spring is in full bloom and with it brings an array of runny & itchy noses, watery eyes and lots of sneezing.
Allergy Symptoms Can Cause Confusion For Victims Of Late-Season Flu
April 24, 2019
While this flu season has not been as severe as previous years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicted the flu could continue to circulate for a few more weeks.
Late Flu Season Could Mean Symptom Confusion For Allergy Sufferers
April 24, 2019
Allergy season is here. However, this year is also met with a dose of the flu, as flu season has run late this year, according to medical experts.
Young Runners Participate In Girls On The Run 5k
April 22, 2019
The MedExpress Girls on the Run of North Central West Virginia 5K will be held Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. at the West Virginia University (WVU) Recreation Center fields on Evansdale Campus in Morgantown.
Refreshed And Renewed: Why Volunteering Is Good For Docs
April 22, 2019
Growing up as a child in Ghana, Kwaku Boakye, MD, MPH, saw firsthand the preventable deaths that can happen when people do not have basic, adequate medical care
Children Invited To Bring Teddy Bears To Learn About Medical Care
April 12, 2019
The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center is teaming up with MedExpress Urgent Care to teach families about what they can expect when visiting a doctor’s office.
It's Been A Rough Flu Season, And It's Not Over Yet
March 29, 2019
"They're coming in waves," said Jessica Thorngate, medical assistant. "We had hardly any in December, but there are so many in February and March."
The Flu Virus Isn't Going Away Anytime Soon
March 27, 2019
Spring hasn't quite sprung yet, but the CDC has reported unusual seasonal highs in flu activity with the flu virus now being widespread across 48 states.
March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 26, 2019
The Morning Show guest Dr. David Vester, a phsyician with MedExpress Urgent Care - March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Icy Conditions Lead To Increased Fall Risk
March 15, 2019
The warming and cooling trend here in the Northland has led to ice build up in many spots.
Simple Steps To A Healthy Heart
February 20, 2019
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States.
Marshall Co. Students Learn About Injury Prevention
February 14, 2019
Glen Dale Elementary students learned about first aid and injury rpevetnion during Thursday morning's "build your own first aid kit" program.
Dangers Of Hearing Loss In The Workplace
February 14, 2019
Some of the most prevalent workplace hazards aren't seen -- they're heard.
Flu Activity Picks Up In Arkansas
February 7, 2019
Doctors in Arkansas say flu activity is starting to pick up again after clinics see a spike in patients.
CDC Says This Year's Flu Season Has Been Mild
February 7, 2019
Across the U.S., roughly over 150 million doses of the flu vaccine are expected to be given during this flu season.
Cold Or Flu? Take This Doctor's Advice
January 31, 2019
You’re sniffling. Your throat hurts. You feel miserable. Is it the flu, or a cold? Is it time to see the doctor, or should you just curl up in bed?
Preparing For The Deep Freeze
January 29, 2019
People across our area are planning to keep themselves warm during the incoming deep freeze in a number of ways and doctors are urging them to keep the dangers of that cold in mind.
Usual Sicknesses Prevalent Mid-Way Through The Winter Season
January 21, 2019
The fall is long gone and Christmas is another 337 days away, leaving us with the dreary, cold days of full-on winter.
Better Understanding Winter Weather And Health
January 11, 2019
Dr. Nancie Fitch catches up with weather director John Stehlin, First Warning Weather/Erie News Now, about winter weather and what it means for your overall health.
West Virginia Governor Unveils Opioid Disposal Program
January 10, 2019
Gov. Jim Justice shed more light on his Jim’s Dream drug abuse program and unveiled a Charleston-area program to keep unused opioids out of the wrong hands during a Thursday afternoon press conference.
Flu Season Ramping Up
January 8, 2019
Flu season is ramping up. The New Jersey Department of Health confirmed its first pediatric death of the season.
Rochester Area Family YMCA, MedExpress Provide Blood Pressure Screenings
January 7, 2019
Rochester-area seniors can receive free blood pressure screenings through a collaboration between the Rochester Area Family YMCA, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, and MedExpress Urgent Care, a neighborhood healthcare provider.
Everything You Need To Know About Athlete's Foot
January 1, 2019
Athlete’s foot is often misunderstood. The term athlete’s foot is actually a little bit of a misnomer, according to Area Medical Director of MedExpress Urgent Care Nancie Fitch.