Reservations are being taken for Verde Ranch RV Resort, located off Highway 260 near Camp Verde. The facility offers more than 400 full hookup RV sites and vacation rental cabins. “There is so much to see and do, we can’t wait to share Verde Ranch with our guests,” said Lisa Harold, chief operating officer of Contemporary Resorts and Residences, developer of the new RV and vacation rental community. “Verde Ranch is well under way and it is gorgeous. Our onsite amenities include a pool, two … [Read more...] about Verde Ranch RV Resort Set for August Opening
Northern Arizona Surgeons Reattach Man’s Severed Arm
After a traumatic accident at a Winslow sawmill, hours of surgery and months of physical and occupational therapy, 44-year-old Mickey Rosenquist can almost fully straighten and bend his arm and turn his wrist from side to side. To have his arm at all is the result of quick action by co-workers, first responders and a team of leading surgeons. Rosenquist was hired to cut standing-dead trees and lumber into firewood to be sold at convenience stores. He was feeding the wood into the band saw. The … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Surgeons Reattach Man’s Severed Arm
Heart Valve Disease: Five Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
In years past, your grandfather may have written off his shortness of breath to old age. Even people diagnosed early in life with heart conditions often didn’t link their decreased energy or their dizziness decades later to their heart conditions. Today, primary care physicians and cardiologists are tuned into subtle changes that may signal heart valve disease – a condition that can affect people in their 40s or 80s. “People are taking better care of themselves and living longer,” said … [Read more...] about Heart Valve Disease: Five Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Canyon Receiving Grand Support
Coming together to sponsor and commemorate the Grand Canyon’s 100th anniversary Centennial celebration, Arizona Public Service (APS), Bank of America (BofA) and Teva have partnered with Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC), to strengthen environmental, cultural, tribal, educational and conservation projects at the world-famous attraction. “This support makes it possible for us to protect the canyon’s unique resources while inspiring future generations to experience and connect with the Grand Canyon,” … [Read more...] about Canyon Receiving Grand Support
Is Frozen Shoulder in the Winter Forecast?
A frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, may be a cause of your shoulder pain. It usually occurs slowly over time, and it can limit the functional use of your arm. Contrary to its name (and fortunately for Flagstaffians), snow and ice have nothing to do with a frozen shoulder. When you have a frozen shoulder, shoulder pain and tightness make it difficult to reach overhead to perform simple activities like putting away dishes or combing your hair. Men might have a hard time reaching … [Read more...] about Is Frozen Shoulder in the Winter Forecast?
Preventing Foot, Leg Ulcers
People with recurring foot sores or ulcers are in a constant battle to save their feet from amputation. Nearly 85 percent of lower extremity amputations are preceded by foot wounds that simply won’t heal or keep coming back. But, is there more than meets the eye with these type of wounds? Foot ulcers can be caused by many different ailments in the body -- from diabetes, to circulatory problems, to issues with the mechanics of the foot or leg. Foot and ankle surgeons have to dig deep to find the … [Read more...] about Preventing Foot, Leg Ulcers
Program Encouraging Water Efficient Fixtures
Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli is fond of citing the quote famously attributed to Mark Twain: “Whiskey’s for drinking; water’s for fighting over.” In fact, he uses that phrase to highlight planning for the future and the amount of water it will take to sustain reasonable growth without jeopardizing future generations. Mengarelli also emphasizes that water conservation is in the best interest of the greater community. He surprised people when he pointed out that even with population growth, the … [Read more...] about Program Encouraging Water Efficient Fixtures
Exploring a Medicare-for-All System
Sparked by Bernie Sanders’s “Medicare-for-All” introduction on the 2016 presidential campaign trail, the issue of free or nearly free health care continues to be discussed. What is Medicare-for-All (MfA) and how might it affect the quality, cost and delivery of health care? A poll conducted since 1998 by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), reports that 56 percent of Americans surveyed favor “a national health plan, sometimes called ‘Medicare-for-All,’ where all Americans would get … [Read more...] about Exploring a Medicare-for-All System
Tired of the Expense, Pain and Upkeep of Injectable Facial Treatments?
Prescott DermaLift is currently offering two combined therapies to vastly improve muscle tone in the face and neck, even skin tone and reduce wrinkles – all without the expense, pain and upkeep required by Injectable therapies. Think: No needles! Did you know that instead of strengthening muscles, some injectable treatments actually freeze and weaken the muscles so, if discontinued, the face actually “falls” and requires repeated treatments? Many clinicians do not share this outcome with their … [Read more...] about Tired of the Expense, Pain and Upkeep of Injectable Facial Treatments?
Learning from Studies in Herbalism
I have been on an herbal journey and have been studying Herbalism at Herbal Wisdom Institute in Prescott Valley. My instructor and founder of the school is Kris Vaughan. She has been an inspiration to me. Her passion for herbalism has been life changing. If you would have told me a year ago that I would be talking to plants and asking them for their medicine, I wouldn’t have believed you. What is herbalism, you might be asking? Herbalism is a traditional medicinal or folk medicine practice … [Read more...] about Learning from Studies in Herbalism