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.

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Mouth Sores

There are a variety of sores that can occur in or around the mouth. Most are benign, but some may…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Sore Throat

Everyone experiences sore throats when they have a cold or flu. But there are other reasons for sore throats that…

Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Snoring is a noise produced during sleep that originates in the back of the throat or nose. Snoring occurs when…

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,…

Oral Cancer

Oral cancers appear as red or white patches of mouth tissue or small ulcers that look like canker sores but…

Neck Pain

Neck pain is often a result of overuse of the muscles and ligaments in the neck from sports, recreational activities,…

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…

Hearing Loss

Hearing loss has a lot of different causes and manifestations. It can be sudden or gradual. It can occur in…

Head and Neck Cancer

Most head and neck cancers are relatively preventable since they are highly correlated with tobacco use and alcohol consumption. They…

Ear Infections

The ear is made up of three sections: the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. Each of these areas…

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…

Diagnosing Dizziness

The inner ear serves two purposes: hearing and balance. There are mechanisms in the ear that inform the brain about…

Diabetic Screening is Simple

Diabetes is a medical condition in which the blood sugar levels are elevated due to insulin resistance or a lack…

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…

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…

Breathing Problems

The nose serves three primary functions: to warm, humidify and filter air as it passes into the body. Breathing problems…

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…