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May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month People of all ages and body types can benefit from regular physical activity. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is a great time to spread the word about the benefits of getting active. Here are just a few benefits of physical activity: Children and adolescents – Physical […]
Just 10 Minutes a Day Can Do the Trick! Aerobic exercise — or “cardio,” short for cardiovascular — defines any low-intensity physical activity supported by aerobic metabolism. In plain terms: cardio involves moving your body, repeatedly, for a sustained period of time. Cardio is an important part of being healthy and losing weight. Why? It’s […]
Physicians Immediate Care is celebrating our 30th anniversary! Dr. Koehler, on April 15th, 1987 opened the first Physicians Immediate Care clinic on Morsay Drive in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Koehler and his subsequent partners, Dr. Buzzard and Dr. Stern, were pioneers in recognizing the need for not only immediate care services but occupational health services. For […]
Each year, the Urgent Care Association of America (UCAOA) presents an elite group of medical providers with a series of prestigious awards. We are very proud that our own John Koehler, MD has received the 2017 Humanitarian Award. John Koehler, MD, has an esteemed reputation for his humanitarian work in the international community. A strong […]
You might hear “weightlifting” or “weight training” and think of hulking muscles and professional wrestlers. If you are trying to trim inches and shed pounds, you might also — understandably — think weightlifting has nothing to offer you. This is an unfortunate and widely held misconception we need to correct, pronto. Anyone can utilize weightlifting […]
April is Alcohol Awareness Month Each April since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) has sponsored Alcohol Awareness Month to increase public awareness and understanding, reduce stigma, and encourage local communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol-related issues. Drinking too much alcohol increases people’s risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease, and some types […]
We’re in the Community! Physicians Immediate Care is not just a company; we are also part of our local communities. In addition to providing our patients with remarkable care, Physicians Immediate Care is committed to supporting our local community organizations and schools. A new initiative in 2017 is for Physicians Immediate Care to sponsor and […]
(BLUE ISLAND, IL) – In a move designed to increase access and help patients better manage their healthcare, MetroSouth Medical Center and Physicians Immediate Care have announced the formation of a new joint venture that will operate an immediate care and occupational medicine facility in Alsip, IL. This move supports both organizations’ efforts to most […]
When starting a weight loss plan, people tend to focus on food: What should I eat? How much of it? And when? While nutrition is, as we know, a hugely important part of losing weight, proper hydration can be just as crucial to your weight loss journey. Why is this? Let’s break it down. Hydration is […]
February is American Heart Month To prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects, Physicians Immediate Care is proudly participating in American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. Fortunately, heart disease can often be prevented when people make […]