Music lovers from throughout the Quad Cities are looking forward to another season of rousing band music, especially after having been cooped up for the past three months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ready to strike the downbeat to open her 23rd season, Clydene Dechert will wave her baton to coax the music out of the talented musicians of the Central Arizona Concert Band (CACB). “I think people throughout the greater community are going to be ready for some lively music,” she said. … [Read more...] about Clydene Dechert Summons Summer Music on the Square
TGen, HonorHealth Testing New COVID-19 Treatment on Arizona Patients
A novel combination of atovaquone, a drug used to treat malaria, and azithromycin, an antibiotic effective against a variety of bacterial infections, is being tested in clinical trials to treat moderately to severely sick COVID-19 patients at three HonorHealth hospitals in Scottsdale and Phoenix. Officials say this is the first such trial in the United States and the first trial made available to patients in Arizona that involves this specific combination of therapies. “We are proud to be … [Read more...] about TGen, HonorHealth Testing New COVID-19 Treatment on Arizona Patients
Carbon Dioxide Emissions Drop to Unprecedented Levels During COVID-19 Outbreak
As the demand for transportation fuels has plummeted at an unprecedented rate recently because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Northern Arizona University atmospheric scientist says the dramatic decrease in local air pollution and carbon dioxide (CO2) levels above cities is significant, measurable, and could be historic, depending on how long commuters and other drivers stay off the road. Professor Kevin Gurney of NAU’s School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems measures greenhouse gas … [Read more...] about Carbon Dioxide Emissions Drop to Unprecedented Levels During COVID-19 Outbreak
Ten Years of Recovery Through Nature
For 10 years, Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery has been using the natural environment to help young men recover from addiction. The Flagstaff-based program engages men, ages 18 to 35, in a variety of wilderness experiences that are emotionally and physically safe, combined with more traditional therapies such as process groups and one-on-one counseling with a clinician. “We’re a hybrid, beginning with the expeditions for half the week, and the other half of the week focusing on … [Read more...] about Ten Years of Recovery Through Nature
Mod Mom Furniture Designer Teams Up with Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Going from television sales in Chicago for the A&E network to stay-at-home mom in Los Angeles, Kiersten Hathcock was restless. “In addition to the fact that we needed to make up for my lost income, I realized quickly that I was wired to work and create. In 2006, I set up a garage sale and it looked like the display floor of The Gap. At that point, I knew I needed to do something to foster my creative side while I was home with the kids.” She also knew she needed toy storage for her young … [Read more...] about Mod Mom Furniture Designer Teams Up with Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Small Businesses May Still Apply for Paycheck Protection
Funds are still available to small businesses through the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides loans designed to encourage small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. Small businesses, sole proprietors, independent contractors and self-employed persons apply for the PPP loans through their banks. Lenders in Northern Arizona, like Neil Wesson at Foothills Bank, are staying busy processing PPP applications. “We have been … [Read more...] about Small Businesses May Still Apply for Paycheck Protection
Chino Valley Businesses to Benefit from Water Agreement with Prescott
Town officials and business leaders in Chino Valley are appreciative of an intergovernmental agreement that allows the Town of Chino Valley to have access to City of Prescott water service for commercial uses. “This agreement gives our community a great opportunity for growth and advancement. It helps solve what previously has been a longtime impediment for expansion,” said Chino Valley Town Manager Cecilia Grittman. Grittman has pointed out that some of Prescott’s water lines run directly … [Read more...] about Chino Valley Businesses to Benefit from Water Agreement with Prescott
Picture Perfect Pitch
Moonshot at NACET, which for 20 years has used in-person mentoring, pitch contests and conferences to inspire and mentor budding entrepreneurs in Flagstaff and beyond, is now pivoting to provide that guidance and support in the era of social distancing. The non-profit is launching Mission Control Startup Pitch, a free service connecting new entrepreneurs with “moonshot” ideas to a panel of successful business leaders via teleconferencing. “Just like astronauts need Mission Control to … [Read more...] about Picture Perfect Pitch
Windsong Primary Care Facility Opens in Prescott Valley
One of the newest medical providers in the Quad Cities area is Windsong Primary Care, located at 3221 N. Windsong Drive in Prescott Valley, featuring four long-time area medical professionals – one doctor and three certified nurse practitioners. Dr. William Merrell said he and his colleagues, Milda Rogers, CFNP, Ellen Lorenz, CFNP, and Lynette Figg, AGNP, decided to open the practice when “…we recognized an opportunity to create a patient-oriented environment and practice where we can work … [Read more...] about Windsong Primary Care Facility Opens in Prescott Valley
Mask Maker
Anne Ramsower, RRT, is a respiratory therapist at Yavapai Regional Medical Center East (YRMC) in Prescott Valley. She has been caring for patients who have trouble breathing for 39 years. Ramsower will tell you it can be a challenging occupation, but COVID-19 brought added difficulties. One of them is wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for hours at a time. “Your ears get really sore and red, and sometimes, blistery,” she said. Meanwhile, Amy Peterson-Millis, RN PPACU, works in the … [Read more...] about Mask Maker