YourTown Health News
Advances in HIV Treatment
When the earliest cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) began appearing in the 1980s, being diagnosed with this condition was devastatingly life-threatening. Without an effective way to control the virus, it inevitably progressed into AIDS and was ultimately...
Our Guide for Managing Diabetes During the Holiday Season
If you’re living with diabetes, watching what you eat is an important part of controlling your blood sugar and avoiding complications. But during the holidays, rich foods and beverages seem to be everywhere. The good news is that you won't need to avoid seasonal...
YourTown Health Announces Dr. Tara Brown As Chief Executive Officer
Non-Profit Organization Promotes Executive to Lead Its Continuing Mission of Offering Quality Accessible Healthcare to Those in Need YourTown Health, a non-profit network of seven Community Health Centers catering to underserved communities, appointed Dr. Tara Brown...
Top Five Tips for Maintaining Lung Health During Flu Season
From body aches to fevers and chills, the flu can bring on many uncomfortable symptoms. One of the most concerning aspects of the virus is its potential for causing other health complications — including what it could do to your lungs. To stay ahead of the coming flu...
How to Reduce Your Prostate Cancer Risks
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, and an estimated one in eight men will be diagnosed with the disease throughout their lifetime. While it can be serious, in many cases medical advancements have made recovery possible. Though outcomes are more...
YourTown Health COO, Tara Brown, DMD, Highlights The Importance of Community Health Center’s on WSB Radio’s “Lenz on Business”
National Health Center Week celebrates the innovative ways Community Health Centers, such as YourTown Health, provide high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their financial status. On Sunday, August 18, 2024, Tara Brown, DMD, Chief Operating Officer of...
Juvenile Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Treat It
Arthritis is common in older individuals, but most people are surprised to learn that it can also affect children and teens. Like arthritis that develops in adults, juvenile arthritis is an umbrella term for rheumatic and inflammatory conditions. There are several...
YourTown Health Announces Update to Sliding Fee Nominal
At YourTown Health, everyone matters. Our primary goal is to increase access to quality, affordable healthcare services for our patients regardless of health insurance or financial status. We do this with our Sliding Fee Scale, which calculates the...
Six Common Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease
The brain is complicated, and scientists are always learning more about how it works. Even after many years of studying Alzheimer’s disease, there’s still a lot about the aging brain that we don’t know. Here are the basics: Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects the...
