We hope you have a safe and wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year from Effingham Prompt Care and MDVIP - Navi Arora, MD!! 🎄🎄
12/18/2025
Illinois has extended the open enrollment deadline for residents purchasing health insurance through the state marketplace, Get Covered Illinois. Coverage starting January 1, 2026, is now available for those who enroll by December 31. Residents who miss that date still have until January 15 to enroll for coverage beginning February 1. State officials say the extension is meant to give people more time to review their options and get help choosing a plan amid upcoming policy changes. Free enrollment assistance remains available through Get Covered Illinois. Keep in mind when choosing a new health plan that we are preferred providers with Blue Cross and Blue Shield and United Healthcare.
you can call our office with any questions!! 217-347-0768
12/15/2025
Happy Monday, everyone! 🩺
12/13/2025
Did you know?
If you purchased your insurance through Get Covered Illinois, we accept those plans — including Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare.
Some patients are being told they need to change doctors because their current P*P doesn’t accept these plans. If that’s you, we’re here and accepting new patients.
📞 Call our office if you’d like help confirming your coverage or scheduling an appointment.
12/10/2025
Traditional Primary Care (EPC) vs. Concierge Medicine (MDVIP): Which is Right for You?
The decision between concierge medicine and traditional primary healthcare depends on your personal needs, lifestyle, and healthcare priorities. If you value immediate access, personalized care, and the ability to prevent health issues before they arise, concierge medicine may be the right choice. This model is particularly beneficial for individuals who have demanding schedules, chronic conditions, or simply want more proactive and preventive healthcare.
On the other hand, if you prefer a more insurance-driven approach and don’t mind longer wait times or less frequent doctor visits, traditional healthcare may work for you. It’s important to weigh the costs, benefits, and convenience factors based on your unique situation.
12/02/2025
Hot flashes, fatigue, mood swings, or low libido don’t have to be your “normal.” BioTE can help restore hormonal balance so you can feel your best every day. Call Effingham Prompt Care to book your consultation!
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12/02/2025
✨ Supporting Our Community ✨
We were recently honored to donate to the Effingham Police Department’s 2025 Shop With A Cop program. This initiative helps bring joy to local children during the holiday season, and we are grateful for the opportunity to give back.
A huge thank-you to the EPD for everything they do to keep our community safe. 💙
— Dr. Arora & the EPC/MDVIP Team
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11/26/2025
🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from Effingham Prompt Care! 🧡
We hope your holiday is filled with rest, gratitude, and time with the people you love.
Just a reminder: Our office will be closed Thursday and Friday so our team can enjoy the holiday as well.
We look forward to seeing everyone again on Monday!
Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving! 🦃✨
11/25/2025
The EPC/MDVIP Team would like to congratulate Dr. Navi Arora 👏 on recently being elected a Fellow of the American College of Physicians! Here is the Press Release below 👇
DR. NAVI ARORA ELECTED ACP FELLOW
EFFINGHAM, IL, Nov. 18, 2025 - Navi Arora, MD, FACP, a board-certified internist practicing in Effingham, has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP), the society of internists. This prestigious distinction recognizes his achievements in internal medicine, the specialty of adult medical care.
Dr. Arora was elected upon the recommendation of peers and the review of ACP’s Credentials Subcommittee. He may now use the letters “FACP” after his name in recognition of this honor.
Dr. Arora is the Medical Director at Effingham Prompt Care and MDVIP - Navi Arora, MD. He is affiliated with HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital where he has served in various medical staff leadership roles. He is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Arora is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association. Locally, Dr. Arora serves on the Board of Directors for the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce and has been involved in several other charities and organizations.
A graduate of University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Arora earned a medical degree from Medical University of the Americas and completed his internal medicine residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield.
Dr. Arora resides on Lake Sara. He and his wife, Jackie, have two children, Lucy and Gigi.
11/19/2025
Is weight gain holding you back? 🤔
Ready to reach your weight loss goals?
💪 GLP-1 treatments at EPC/MDVIP are designed to support weight management, improve metabolic health, and help you feel your best!
Call or message us today to schedule a weight management consultation! 🥗🏋️♂️
11/18/2025
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Effingham’s First Primary Care & Urgent Care Clinic
Effingham Prompt Care is where primary care meets urgent care. We are comprised of three local physicians and an excellent support team who provide same-day healthcare for a fraction of the cost and time of an emergency room.
PRIMARY CARE
We treat patients of all ages through our walk-in clinic. We also provide healthy lifestyle counseling, weight loss management, treatment of acute illness & chronic health conditions, and coordination of care with specialists when required.
URGENT CARE
Unlike other urgent care clinics in the area, at Effingham Prompt Care, patients are always seen by an experienced medical doctor. Effingham Prompt Care is also the area’s first combined primary and urgent care clinic.
OUR HISTORY
Effingham Prompt Care was founded in 2002 by Drs. Narinder and Arvinder Arora, who have been practicing pulmonary and internal medicine in Effingham and the surrounding communities for over 35 years. Effingham Prompt Care was the first urgent care clinic in Effingham. We are also proud to be the first combined primary and urgent care clinic in the area.
Effingham Prompt Care welcomed Dr. Navi Arora to the practice in 2013. He was born and raised in Effingham and enjoys assisting the people of central and southern Illinois in meeting their healthcare needs through education, patient care, and service to the community.