Patient
Education
Our team of specialists and staff believe that informed patients are better equipped to make decisions regarding their health and well being. For your personal use, we have created a patient library covering an array of educational topics. Browse through these diagnoses and treatments to learn more about topics.
As always, you can contact our office to answer any questions or concerns or follow these helpful links
Anxiety: Normal or Not?
Anxiety isn’t always bad It’s a good thing when it keeps us out of danger and propels us to take…
Asthma and COPD Management
Asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) are pulmonary disorders that affect millions of individuals all over the world. Both of…
Breathing Problems
The nose serves three primary functions: to warm, humidify and filter air as it passes into the body. Breathing problems…
Could a Diabetic Screening Help You?
Want to protect yourself against diabetes? A diabetic screening may be right for you. The number of people living with…
Could Smoking Counseling Help You Quit?
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that smoking kills eight million people annually. Many more experience tobacco-related cancer, COPD, heart…
Diabetic Screening is Simple
Diabetes is a medical condition in which the blood sugar levels are elevated due to insulin resistance or a lack…
Diagnosing Dizziness
The inner ear serves two purposes: hearing and balance. There are mechanisms in the ear that inform the brain about…
Drug Testing Made Easy
It’s not always easy to find a convenient testing location with friendly, professional staff when you or your employees require…
COVID-19 Vaccination Scheduling via MIDC
Covid-19 Vaccination Scheduling Please email vaccine@midcusa.com and include the following: Name Date of Birth Address Phone Number Due to increased…
Ear Infections
The ear is made up of three sections: the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. Each of these areas…
Head and Neck Cancer
Most head and neck cancers are relatively preventable since they are highly correlated with tobacco use and alcohol consumption. They…
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss has a lot of different causes and manifestations. It can be sudden or gradual. It can occur in…
Mouth Sores
There are a variety of sores that can occur in or around the mouth. Most are benign, but some may…
Oral Cancer
Oral cancers appear as red or white patches of mouth tissue or small ulcers that look like canker sores but…
Signs That You May Need a Hearing Screening
Hearing loss affects millions of Americans of all ages and walks of life—are you one of them? At Woodridge Clinic,…
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Snoring is a noise produced during sleep that originates in the back of the throat or nose. Snoring occurs when…
Sore Throat
Everyone experiences sore throats when they have a cold or flu. But there are other reasons for sore throats that…
The Importance of Annual Physicals
How long has it been since you’ve had a physical? If you’re like many people, you may not even remember…
The Importance of Preventive Screenings
Assess and understand your risk for disease so you can find ways to prevent them. Preventive care should be an…
What is a Diabetic Screening?
Find out more about diabetic screenings and whether you should have one. You’ve probably read in magazines or heard in…
When Is a Hearing Screening Necessary?
Getting older often means changes in your body, like sagging skin, wrinkles, or lower metabolism. However, a common yet lesser…