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ABI Screening: What Is an Ankle-Brachial Index Test?
The ankle-brachial index test (ABI screening) is an effective way for your provider to check how your blood is flowing, and to check for peripheral vascular disease or peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD causes blockages in the arteries of your limbs, slowing blood...
What is Chronic Disease Management?
Many Americans deal with multiple complex conditions at the same time. Chronic conditions can make life more difficult, but fortunately, we have the ability to assess and resolve the issue with medical assistance. So what is chronic disease management, and how does it...
3 Health & Wellness Goals to Set for 2020
How many times in the past have you set new year’s resolutions to lose weight, gain muscle, or go on a diet, and ultimately abandoned ship by mid-March? It’s easy to set unrealistic goals for yourself to start in the new year, but difficult to actually commit to a...
Happy Holidays from Main Street Medical Clinic!
2019 has zipped along to the end in the blink of an eye. This is the time of the year we pause and reflect, analyze the year behind us and look ahead with great anticipation for the year to come. We consider what went well and look for opportunities for growth. With...
Overcoming Seasonal Depression for the Holidays
Every winter, millions of Americans feel fatigue, boredom, and sadness settle in as the days grow shorter. This feeling is known as seasonal depression (sometimes also called seasonal affective disorder). Even though this type of depression tends to be temporary, it...
Wrapping Up National Handwashing Awareness Week
We all learned the importance of washing our hands when we were kids. Plenty of us may have even memorized songs about it. But it’s all too easy to forget about handwashing when we get older. After all, our hands couldn’t be that dirty, right? If you’ve found yourself...
Happy Thanksgiving from Main Street Medical Clinic!
Whether you’re new to Main Street Medical Clinic or you’ve been with us for a while, we want to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! It’s time to take time off work, enjoy a great meal, and spend time with your family. What are you thankful for this year? Here’s what the...
Protecting Yourself and Your Family This Flu Season
Influenza, otherwise known as the flu, is a serious and sometimes deadly sickness. It attacks the immune system causing body aches, fever, and a sore throat. It’s also very easily spread from person to person! If you’re looking to protect yourself and your family this...
November 2019: American Diabetes Month
Do you or any of your family members struggle with the debilitating condition of diabetes? Whether you’re familiar or not, it’s important to understand that diabetes is a disease that can greatly alter a person’s life. This month is American Diabetes Month--it’s a...
Now Accepted: Memorial Hermann Health Insurance
We’ve got great news! We’re excited to announce that we have partnered with Memorial Hermann Health System to offer coverage for their insurance plan members. If you or your family members are currently enrolled in one of their health plans, we look forward to serving...