YourTown Health News
STIs: Why, When, Who, and How to Get Tested
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common. If you’ve been sexually active, getting tested for an STI is an important step to take toward protecting your health, and your partner’s. The type of testing you receive, however, may depend on your specific risk...
Mental Health Wellness: The Importance of Caring for Your Mental Health
In conversations about health, physical wellness tends to get the most attention. But your mental health is just as important as your physical health, as the two are often related. Here’s a look into why your mental health matters, and how our behavioral health...
Living With HIV
Being diagnosed with HIV is life-changing. But the condition is far more manageable now than when it first appeared decades ago. Thanks to advancements in medicine, you can now live a long and even healthy life with HIV. Here’s more about how. Testing Positive: What...
Kidneys: The Role They Play in Your Body
Our hearts, lungs, muscles and even brains get a lot of attention when it comes to optimal health. But when picturing a well-functioning body, do your kidneys come to mind? It turns out, these frequently overlooked organs are vital for human life. As part of National...
YourTown Health and Pathways Center Partner to Provide Affordable, Comprehensive Healthcare
Non-profit organizations address community’s behavioral and primary healthcare needs through collaboration of services YourTown Health and Pathways Center announced a partnership that will allow convenient access to affordable comprehensive care for patients in...
Healthy Ways to Take Care of Your Heart
The heart pumps millions of gallons of blood during the average lifespan. And during all this work, this essential organ gets no rest. It’s therefore important that we care for our hearts so they can last a lifetime. This means avoiding serious health issues like...
What Is the New Bivalent COVID-19 Booster and Who Should Get It?
Keeping your family protected against contagious viruses requires ongoing efforts. In past decades, this primarily meant practicing good hygiene and receiving your flu shots. With the onset of COVID-19, however, it’s become more important than ever to take some extra...
YourTown Health Clinical Director Isabel Soles and Medical Director of HIV Services Dr. Avantika Varma Discuss HIV Awareness on WSB Radio’s “Lenz on Business”
On Sunday, December 11, 2022, Isabel Soles, Clinical Director, and Dr. Avantika Varma, Medical Director of HIV Services at YourTown Health, appeared on “Lenz on Business,” a weekly, one-hour business talk show on 95.5 WSB. During the show, Soles and Dr. Varma shared...
Debunking Common Myths About HIV and AIDS
Though HIV and AIDS have been medically linked since 1982, and testing, treatment, and awareness about both conditions have increased and improved since, there are still many myths about these diseases. To help you understand both HIV and AIDS, here are some common...
