The best mammogram is the one not followed up by a call asking you to come back in for another mammogram because something looks inconclusive. Fortunately, breast tomosynthesis − also known as 3-D mammography − is now available at three Northern Arizona Healthcare locations and only costs an additional $15, which may be covered by your insurance. This advanced technology creates a high-resolution, three-dimensional image of the breast and reduces false positives – as well as the worry, … [Read more...] about Catching Breast Cancer Early, Accurately with 3-D Mammography
ERAU Student Flight Team Wins Eleventh National Championship
The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus Golden Eagles Flight Team has captured its 11th national championship title against 28 of the nation’s top colleges with aviation programs at the 2017 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) competition in Columbus, Ohio. The annual competition, held May 9-14 this year at The Ohio State University, brings together collegiate aviation teams from around the United States to … [Read more...] about ERAU Student Flight Team Wins Eleventh National Championship
World’s Oldest Rodeo Celebrating Major Milestone
History was made on July 4, 1888, in Prescott when the sport of professional rodeo became an organized event that today is a multi-million-dollar industry. The date was May of 1888, when the town of Prescott began planning a 4th of July celebration that had been ongoing for several years. Festivities included a parade, band concerts and horse races. Although those were fun events, something was missing, according to the planning committee. The committee wanted to draw local miners and … [Read more...] about World’s Oldest Rodeo Celebrating Major Milestone
Prescott Film Festival is Here
This year the Prescott Film Festival runs nine days - June 9 - 17th. Screening in the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center, the festival takes place in comfort with a high quality presentation. The first weekend kicks off, (literally) with the fast-paced documentary, Alive and Kicking. Live music from the Yavapai College Music Department and swing dancing from Flying Nest Studio and the NAU Swing Jacks follow the screening. Everyone is invited to get up and DANCE! First Weekend of the … [Read more...] about Prescott Film Festival is Here
Welcome to “At Home With Tom & Sandy.”
We are here to give you the inside scoop on real estate and the construction industry; what’s up, what’s down, what’s hot and what’s not. We’ll share real estate stats, home prices, building permit numbers, lending information, construction pointers and give you hints on renovations that will give you a return on your investment. There is plenty going on in the real estate industry and the construction industry and we want to share some fantastic, cool, groovy and helpful information with you. … [Read more...] about Welcome to “At Home With Tom & Sandy.”
After a Stroke — Finding the Right Words
It’s common to struggle at times to find the right word during a conversation. But for an individual who has had a stroke, finding the right word may be much more difficult. Aphasia can be a side effect of a stroke, which can affect a person’s ability to communicate by impairing the ability to speak, read, listen or write. It doesn’t affect intelligence, however. When a person with aphasia has word-finding difficulty, it’s called anomia. Anomia is a common symptom of aphasia that makes it … [Read more...] about After a Stroke — Finding the Right Words
Prescott Scores with Softball Women’s World Series
Prescott, already known as the “Softball Capital of Arizona,” just hit another home run to bolster that image. The city has been selected by the National Softball Association (NSA) as the site for the women’s 2017 Southwest World Series, July 11-16. It is the first time NSA has designated the community for such a prestigious sanctioned tournament. City of Prescott Recreation Services Department Director Joe Baynes said the city was honored to work with NSA in offering that level of … [Read more...] about Prescott Scores with Softball Women’s World Series
Flowers that Bloom through the Heat of Summer
The brightest flowers of the summer season wait until temperatures rise above 90 degrees to do “their thing.” Like sunbathers on a golden California beach, summer-blooming varieties are best planted when the sun is bright and temperatures are hot. Here are my top 11 flowers that outpace the rest in fragrance and in their ability to flower through the heat of summer. Black-eyed Susan The plants thrive in full-sun containers and beds. Their yellow or rusty red flowers with black centers … [Read more...] about Flowers that Bloom through the Heat of Summer
Dorn Homes Recognized
Dorn Homes is proud to announce that both BUILDER Magazine’s Builder 100 List and Professional Builder Magazine’s Housing Giants List reflect Dorn Homes’ ongoing growth. The Builder 100 List, which ranks homebuilders by the number of homes they have sold, features Dorn Homes as the 157th biggest homebuilder in the nation, compared to our ranking of 164 last year. The Housing Giants List, which is based on total revenue, ranks Dorn Homes at 165 up from a ranking of 184 last year. “While … [Read more...] about Dorn Homes Recognized
Prescott Teachers Making the Grade
Prescott, AZ has recently been ranked as a prime area in the U.S. for teachers to live and work in the 3rd Annual "Best Cities for K-12 Teachers" report by consumer research website, GoodCall.com. Analysts ranked cities based on eight metrics that identify places that are affordable and pay teachers well, safe, have jobs available, have a populace that values education, and are nice places to live with abundant amenities. Takeaways Top cities tended to be smaller cities. The top 10% … [Read more...] about Prescott Teachers Making the Grade