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AvitaCare Atlanta Wins Gold in National Health Information Awards

AvitaCare Atlanta earned top honors from the 2025 National Health Information Awards for its “Stomp the Noise: Be Fearless. Get Tested.” HIV testing public service announcement.

PLANO, TEXAS (July 29, 2025) — AvitaCare Atlanta, an Avita Care Solutions company, has received a Gold Award from the 32nd annual National Health Information Awards (NHIA), which recognizes the nation’s best consumer health and education materials. The medical center and pharmacy, known for offering compassionate, comprehensive, and inclusive primary and specialized care services to the greater Atlanta community, earned top honors in the Public Service Ad category for its “Stomp the Noise: Be Fearless. Get Tested.” HIV testing event, developed in collaboration with covered entity partner MedCura Health.

More than 1.2 million Americans live with HIV, and Atlanta has the third highest rate of new diagnoses in the country. Black men account for 41% of new HIV diagnoses, while Black women represent nearly 60% of new diagnoses nationwide. Barriers such as economic hardship, limited access to healthcare, and HIV-related stigma significantly contribute to these disparities. To mark National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and ensure that all Atlantans have access to compassionate and comprehensive care, AvitaCare Atlanta and MedCura Health hosted a free HIV and STI testing event in February 2025. The event was promoted through print and digital ads, a radio campaign, and the award-winning 60-second public service announcement featuring AvitaCare Atlanta patients and community members.

The NHIA, now in its 32nd year, is coordinated by the Health Information Resource Center, a national clearinghouse for consumer health information programs and materials. Judges included health information experts from across the country. Other Gold Award winners included the American Academy of Pediatrics, AARP, and Mayo Clinic. “These awards set an industry standard of quality for consumer health materials, and this ‘seal of quality’ helps health professionals find the best consumer health information resources for their programs,” Health Information Resource Center Executive Director Patricia Henze says.

“At Avita, we’re committed to working side-by-side with other community health experts to engage and educate underserved patient populations about how to unlock the full potential of health, and knowing your HIV status plays a key role,” says Avita Care Solutions CEO Michael Yount. “Thank you to the NHIA for this honor, and congratulations to the AvitaCare Atlanta and MedCura Health teams.”

For a full list of 2025 NHIA winners and judges, visit healthawards.com/2025winners.

These awards set an industry standard of quality for consumer health materials, and this ‘seal of quality’ helps health professionals find the best consumer health information resources for their programs.

Health Information Resource Center Executive Director Patricia Henze

ABOUT AVITACARE ATLANTA

Trusted in the community for over two decades, AvitaCare Atlanta, an Avita Care Solutions company, partners with MedCura Health to offer compassionate, comprehensive, and inclusive primary and specialized care services to the greater Atlanta community, including gender-affirming care, sexual wellness care, diabetes management, behavioral health, comprehensive in-person and telehealth-based HIV prevention and treatment programs, and more. A full-service lab and pharmacy are conveniently located within the clinic, and patients receive discreet prescription delivery options, financial assistance support, and medication counseling. To learn more, visit avitacareatlanta.com.


 

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Kelley Wyant

Sr. Communications Manager, Content Strategy​

With more than 15 years of experience in the fields of content marketing, corporate communications, brand management, and special events, Kelley believes that actionable content that addresses reader challenges will engage audiences every time. She keeps an eye on both the tactical and strategic sides of content marketing, and has crafted everything from copy to editorial plans for organizations in the health care, fintech, SaaS, non-profit, and consumer events arenas. Kelley received her journalism degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.

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Michael Yount

CEO, Avita

Michael Yount brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare to Avita. Prior to joining the organization, he served as Executive Vice President, Chief of Staff, and Chief Compliance Officer at WellCare Health Plans, a national Medicare and Medicaid managed care organization. While at WellCare, Michael was responsible for HIPAA and information security, internal audit, enterprise business transformation, and project management. Prior to joining WellCare, Michael spent nine years with Rite Aid Corporation, ultimately serving as Vice President. Throughout his career, Michael has successfully helped companies navigate complex regulatory agency requirements and has led large-scale business transformations. Michael received both his pharmacy and law degrees from Ohio Northern University.

Glen Pietrandoni

SVP, Patient & Community Advocacy, Avita

Glen is deeply engaged in Avita’s mission as an industry advocate and thought leader for HIV patient care and the continuation of the 340B program benefiting its patients and partners. He is responsible for networking with pharma and government officials to represent Avita’s views and discuss industry activity. Glen leads the efforts to advance Avita Pharmacy programs and continues to look at educational opportunities that improve the health and lives of the patients Avita serves. He plays a key role as an Avita Culture Advocate in building an inclusive culture through our internal programs and benefits. Glen has a 30-year career overseeing HIV and Hepatitis business and strategy for Walgreens and parent company, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA). Prior to WBA, he was the owner of independent pharmacies in the Chicago area. Glen serves on the Board of Pharmacy for the State of Illinois, is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of AIDS United, sits on the board of CV340B, and has earned American Academy of HIV Medicine and Apexus 340B certificates. He received a B.S. in Pharmacy from St. Louis College of Pharmacy, St. Louis, Missouri.

Troy Polan

Chief Information Officer, Avita

Troy sets the strategic vision and brings oversight to Avita’s technology teams. He is responsible for the long-term strategy for growth, setting clear priorities, and ensuring technology solutions continue to position Avita for success. Troy comes to Avita with over 20 years of experience in a variety of leadership roles. He recently served as the chief executive officer and chief technology officer at ExceleraRX, Inc., where he worked with the executive team and board of directors to develop innovative complex data solutions for the highest-performing network of health system-owned specialty pharmacies in the nation. Prior to ExceleraRX, Troy was vice president, technology and infrastructure at Phreesia, where he developed the infrastructure to manage a patient check-in platform serving millions of patients nationwide.

Megan Standhaft

Digital Marketing Manager, Avita
Megan Standhaft (she/they) is a public health communication professional with 7+ years of experience in a variety of public health sectors, including water insecurity, domestic violence prevention, sexual violence prevention, and HIV prevention. They believe that creating relatable, fun, people-centered content about pertinent issues is the only way to continue driving change. Megan is also a public speaker, having the opportunity to speak at The White House Gender and Policy Council, The Jana’s Campaign National Conference, the National Domestic Violence Hotline webinar events, and more.

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