Welcome to “At Home With Tom & Sandy.” Happy New Year! And remember, it is never too late. Every day, people pass up opportunities to make a difference in our community. We can all do “something” and it doesn’t have to cost anything. So, start a daily habit of doing “something.” If you have the power to make someone happy – DO IT. Our world needs more happy! Tom and I thought our first column of 2021 would be about more happy, human kindness and resolutions. Settle in and thanks for reading … [Read more...] about Resolving to Be RAKtivists
Palliative Medicine: It’s About How You Live
In the minds of most, medicine and technology go hand-in-hand. But, for palliative medicine – a medical specialty focused on improving quality of life for people facing life-limiting, chronic or serious illness – effective communication is the most important tool. “Palliative medicine doesn’t have fancy instruments,” said Ann Curry, MHS, PA-C, of Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Palliative Medicine (formerly YRMC PhysicianCare). “Our primary tool is communication. The role of … [Read more...] about Palliative Medicine: It’s About How You Live
Lowell Observatory Presents Great Conjunction Virtual Event
Jupiter and Saturn will appear closer to each other on December 21 than they have in nearly 400 years, and Lowell Observatory will be covering this great conjunction with a free interactive livestream program. Beginning at 5 p.m. MST/7 p.m. EST on the 21st, Lowell astronomers and educators will share spectacular live views of Jupiter and Saturn through observatory telescopes while discussing the nature of conjunctions. The winter solstice also happens on the 21st and the Lowell … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Presents Great Conjunction Virtual Event
Northern Arizona VA Health Care System begins COVID-19 vaccinations
Recently, the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) began administering COVID-19 inoculations using the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. This follows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization for this vaccine. “The Northern Arizona VA is eager to offer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to our health care personnel and Veterans in our Community Living Center,” said Jean Gurga, medical center director. “Receiving the vaccine is like having hope delivered. As … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona VA Health Care System begins COVID-19 vaccinations
Christmas, New Year’s Holiday
The City of Prescott will be closed on Friday, December 25th, in observance of the Christmas Holiday and on Friday, January 1, 2021, in observance of the New Year’s Holiday. City offices will reopen on Monday, December 28th and January 4th at 8 a.m. PRESCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Prescott Public Library’s Services will be closed on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25th. Services will resume on Saturday, December 26th at 10 a.m. Online resources, including … [Read more...] about Christmas, New Year’s Holiday
Sinema and Schweikert Lead Congressional Delegation for Fair Share of Coronavirus Relief Funds
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema and Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) partnered in a bicameral, bipartisan effort to ensure Arizona Medicaid providers receive their full share of coronavirus Provider Relief Funds. “We are concerned the current reconciliation of CARES Act funding requirements will disproportionally affect Arizona hospitals that continue to operate tirelessly to serve their communities through the end of the pandemic and beyond,” wrote members of the Arizona … [Read more...] about Sinema and Schweikert Lead Congressional Delegation for Fair Share of Coronavirus Relief Funds
Governor Ducey Shares Latest On COVID-19
Governor Doug Ducey today toured the vaccine distribution site at the Arizona State Fairgrounds and announced ten Arizona health care frontline workers who will be among the first Arizonans to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. After the tour, the Governor also announced the state is distributing $15 million in additional funding to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) for health emergency needs. The funding will be used to help replenish the public health emergency fund. “The … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Shares Latest On COVID-19
ARRIVED: COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
Arizona received the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine doses today, Monday, December 14, 2020. This week, distribution of the vaccine will begin in the state’s largest population centers, Maricopa and Pima Counties. “The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Arizona — and this is something we can all be thankful for,” said Governor Doug Ducey. “We are facing the greatest public health challenge of our lifetime, and Americans stepped up to get the vaccine to our communities quickly and efficiently. … [Read more...] about ARRIVED: COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
Sedona Red Rock News: Arizona Gov. Ducey Expands Outside Dining
As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and his staff are trying new ways to keep people safe, while at the same time allowing restaurants to remain open.On Dec. 2, Ducey issued an executive order easing the restrictions on outdoor dining, enabling restaurateurs to add additional seating beyond what is normally allowed.According to the governor’s office, restaurants could not previously extend their premises temporarily and they were limited to the amount of space for which … [Read more...] about Sedona Red Rock News: Arizona Gov. Ducey Expands Outside Dining
Resilient WWII Army Veteran in Prescott Survives Two National Pandemics
WWII Army Veteran Milton Zaczek celebrated his 101st Birthday in early November with an enjoyable get-together with friends. However, a few weeks later, he received a less than pleasant surprise - a COVID-19 positive diagnosis. Early one day, Zaczek had planned to go driving with a friend but began to feel unwell. He felt so sick that he asked his friend to take him instead to the Emergency Department at the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System in Prescott. After testing positive for … [Read more...] about Resilient WWII Army Veteran in Prescott Survives Two National Pandemics