YourTown Health News
YourTown Health Offers Free Health Screenings to Celebrate National Health Center Week
In honor of National Health Center Week, August 8 – 12, YourTown Health is offering free health screenings. The offer is open to any new patient or existing patient who hasn’t been to the center in over a year. “We see the week as a celebration of good health,” said...
YourTown Health to Hold Free Health Fair for the Community on Friday, May 27
May 18, 2016 – Palmetto, GA – YourTown Health invites everyone to a free health fair and dental open house at its Palmetto location next Friday. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 643 Main Street in Palmetto and includes the following health screenings at...
YourTown Health Keeps West Georgia Economy Healthy Too
May 4, 2016 – Palmetto, GA – “Last year, YourTown Health saved the Georgia healthcare system more than 14 million dollars, reduced unnecessary hospitalizations and had a multi-million dollar economic impact on the six county region we serve,” said Jon W. Wollenzien,...
YourTown Health Welcomes Dr. Haregewoin E. Baye, Expands Dental Health Program
January 26, 2015 – Palmetto, GA – YourTown Health is proud to announce the expansion of its oral health program. A new dentist and five additional chairs have been added, doubling the Palmetto dental clinic’s capacity. “I’m happy to welcome Dr. Haregewoin E. Baye to...
YourTown Health Welcomes Dr. Marion “Gerald” Hood To Warm Springs
YourTown Health is pleased to announce that Marion “Gerald” Hood, M.D. is now seeing patients at YourTown Health Warm Springs Community Health Center, located at 3939 Whitehouse Parkway. "I am very excited to welcome Dr. Hood to our staff,” said Jon W. Wollenzien,...
NoShave November: A Big, Hairy (But Healthy) Deal
0×0 jpg 19.3 kB Does it seem like more men than ever have misplaced their razors? That influx of facial hair is for a good cause: NoShave November, the U.S. equivalent of Movember, an Australian creation to promote awareness of prostate and testicular cancer. The...
YourTown Health Receives $125,000 in Grants from Kaiser
With the help of grants from Kaiser Permanente and the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, YourTown Health is working to make a difference in our communities in the areas of diabetes and mental health. Following a competitive application process, YourTown Health...
Understanding Cholesterol and Heart Health
You probably know that it’s important to maintain your cholesterol levels, but you may not understand why. What exactly is cholesterol anyways, and why is too much bad for your heart? Various statistics and figures about cholesterol make it hard to separate fact from...
5 Rules for a Healthy School Day Lunch
Everyone has heard about the importance of eating a nutritious breakfast, but did you know the contents of your child’s lunchbox could have a major impact on his or her energy levels and alertness in the classroom? While students should avoid high-calorie lunches...
