YourTown Health News

For the second year in a row, Joanne E. Williams, MD, of YourTown Health has been recognized as one of Atlanta magazine’s Top Doctors. What makes the list special is that, along with extensive research, the physicians are chosen by their peers as being the best and...

According to SafeKids.org, a child dies from heat stroke in a car every 10 days on average. Fatalities have been reported in nearly all 50 states, and 11 months out of the year. That’s because even on a 70-degree day, temperatures inside your vehicle can quickly rise...

YourTown Health was honored recently when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the CDC) interviewed our chief executive officer, Jon Wollenzien, Jr. In the article, we get to see the personal side of Mr. Wollenzien and also learn how his background in...

It’s peak season for grilling out. YourTown Health wants to help ensure that only your famous BBQ chicken ends up perfectly charred. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are an average of 8,800 grill fires every year, which result in $96...

During a Memorial Day weekend trip to the beach, four-year-old Frankie Delgado was knocked over by a wave. He got up, continued playing and had fun the rest of the day. Then tragically, a week later, he was dead. What happened? Doctors told his parents that he drowned...

Water is a big part of family fun in Georgia and water safety should be, too. YourTown Health would like to share some tips to keep you and your little ones safe this summer: Make sure you always have a designated “watcher” when children are near water. Maintain...

It’s summer, kids are out of school, they’re hungry and they’re “bored”. To help entertain the little ones and give mom or dad a break, we’ve put together some healthy snacks kids can make completely by themselves – some less messier than others. These fun, no-baking...

Ah, summer. Fun for kids, panic for parents. It means a break from everyone’s usual routine, and that can be both good and not so good. Less structure can soon lead to boredom and unhealthy snacking. Here are a few ideas to keep kids healthy and active over their...

YourTown Health is excited to announce that a new physician, Marjan Moghaddam, D.O., is joining its medical staff in Senoia. Dr. Moghaddam is a board-certified physician with specialties in family practice and urgent care. She graduated with honors from Michigan State...