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Urgent Care v Emergency Room | vybe urgent care

Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: Which Do You Need?

Have you ever been in a situation and wondered if it calls for an emergency room (ER) visit? A study found two-thirds [...]
Dealing with Common Urinary Track Infections (UTIs)

Dealing with Common Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

You’re constantly running to the bathroom, and once you're there, you feel burning and stinging. These symptoms can [...]
Drink up! Tips on Preventing Winter Dehydration

Drink Up! Tips on Preventing Winter Dehydration

There's an old saying that if you're thirsty, you're already dehydrated. After all, your body knows when the ol' water [...]

3 Reasons For Winter Stomach Pain

The end of the year is traditionally a time to enjoy company while savoring the delicacies of the season. But alas, the [...]
Antibiotic resistance is one of the world's leading public health issues.

What Is Antibiotic Resistance & Why Should You Care?

Imagine a world where a seemingly run-of-the-mill infection, like a UTI or strep throat, comes with a deadly [...]
COVID-19 vs the Flu: What You Need to Know

COVID-19 vs the Flu: What You Need to Know

The chilly autumn breeze is blowing flu season back into the limelight. This time last year, we didn't have COVID [...]

How to Tell the Difference between Pink Eye and a Stye

Pink eye (also known as conjunctivitis) and styes can both be a pain in the...eye.  But how can you tell which is [...]
Sounding Off on Swimmer’s Ear

Sounding Off on Swimmer’s Ear

Summer’s not over yet. There’s still time to make a splash in the pool, ocean, or lake - and nobody wants to be [...]
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Be Proactive and Prevail

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Be Proactive and Prevail

September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The subject isn’t something that’s always out in the open, [...]
6 Tips to Keep You Celebrating Safely This 4th of July

6 Tips to Keep You Celebrating Safely This 4th of July

The 4th of July represents the birth of the United States of America and is usually celebrated with a barbecue with [...]