YourTown Health News
What’s the New Normal?
As shelter in-place orders are lifted across the country and people have returned to routines and activities, many wonder what the “new normal” will look like: now and post coronavirus. At the forefront of those conversations is discussion around public health...
Summer Health Safety Tips
Summer is here! That means gorgeous weather, plenty of sunshine, and outdoor activities with friends and family. However, this summer will look different than most as we continue to fight the coronavirus. As the temperatures rise and more people begin to resume...
COVID-19 Testing 101
During this pandemic, it is probably unlikely that you have not heard of the widespread development and utilization of COVID-19 testing options around the world. Whether you are trying to make the decision to receive a test yourself, refer a friend or family member to...
Top Five Preventative Health Measures Men Should Take
June is an important month for men! Not only was Father’s Day on the 16th, but National Men’s Health Week also took place during the 10th through the 16th. This month is great for highlighting men’s health issues that they may face in their lifetime. While this...
YourTown Health Response to COVID-19
There is a lot of information currently circulating regarding the Coronavirus. We would like to inform you of some facts regarding this illness. Coronavirus usually causes an upper respiratory tract illness much like the common cold. Patients with this new coronavirus...
Here’s To Your Heart Health
February is Heart Month, a great time to learn more about your heart and how to keep it healthy. We also celebrate Go Red for Women Day on Friday, February 7. It’s a day to wear red and raise awareness about cardiovascular disease in women. According to the Centers...
Small Steps To Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Ah, those infamous New Year’s resolutions… Do you tend to make – and break – the same resolutions every year? If so, you’re not alone. According to U.S. News and World Report, 80% of us will fail. One study even credits January 17 as the day that most people will bail...
8 Ways to Help Kids Stay Active on Holiday Break
It never fails. Two days into holiday break and suddenly everyone is bored. Quick! Before the kids turn into couch potatoes glued to their video games, it’s time to come up with a game plan of your own. Here are our top 8 tips for keeping the kids active during...
When The Most Wonderful Time of The Year Isn’t Wonderful
Whoa. Is it just me or does it seem like the universe flipped a switch the day after Halloween to holiday mode? Every year, the holiday season starts earlier and earlier. There’s also a certain level of expectation about what we’re supposed to feel – joyful, happy,...
