Ouch! Feel that jarring pain? It’s the prick of a needle advancing into your pocketbook as you stand at the pharmacy counter and realize just how much that medicine the doctor has prescribed is going to set you back. And if your prescription treats a serious illness, such as cancer, hepatitis C or cystic fibrosis, you may as well leapfrog to a mainline shunt siphoning money to the drug and insurance companies. All in all, it is not going to be a good day. The discomfort of your illness … [Read more...] about Dealing with the Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs
April 19th, Watters Hosts Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer
Local business owners or those Interested in finding more about the Chino Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and local business initiatives are invited to their next business Mixer on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 5-6:30pm. The event will be held at Watters Garden Center, 1815 Iron Springs Road in Prescott. Watters Garden Center is a locally owned nursery that specializes in providing avid gardeners and novices alike with the expertise and products to get things growing in the mountains of … [Read more...] about April 19th, Watters Hosts Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer
Treating Back Pain with Injections
Treating back pain and injuries non-surgically can be a less invasive way to feel better without complicated and risky surgery. Under the direction of fellowship-trained Neuroradiologist David Lloyd, M.D., Vascular and Interventional Specialists of Prescott (VISP), doctors perform minimally invasive, non-surgical back treatments that relieve pain and may help people avoid surgery. The doctors at VISP are all fellowship-trained radiologists who are experts at using image guidance such as MRI, … [Read more...] about Treating Back Pain with Injections
Common Myths Associated with Today’s Anti-Aging Treatments
There is a plethora of new skin treatments. Some work and some are less effective. There are a number of “myths” that unfortunately may have become “reality” in the minds of those considering skin treatment options. MYTH: No pain, no gain. One of the common misperceptions is that in order for skin therapies to be effective, they must be painful. Procedures such as injections, laser resurfacing and peels are very painful and often damaging to the skin. In contrast, the Quantum Hydration … [Read more...] about Common Myths Associated with Today’s Anti-Aging Treatments
Prescott Chamber Leaders Outline Goals
Emphasizing the need to focus upon solid growth and economic development for the area, several speakers at the Prescott Chamber of Commerce annual meeting described ways in which they believe the Quad Cities area can take action to bring more business and jobs to the community. It also was an opportunity to introduce the new Chamber CEO, Sheri Heiney, who began her job at the first of the year. Heiney was selected to replace the retiring CEO, David Maurer, who had held the position for 12 … [Read more...] about Prescott Chamber Leaders Outline Goals
The Lyric Extended Wear Hearing Aid
The Lyric is a hearing aid that is housed inside the ear canal for extended periods of time. You do not change a battery or put the hearing aid in a recharging device at night. All you need to do is go to your audiologist and ask to try a pair of them! Discreet Amplification The most amazing consequence of wearing the Lyric is that you are a “normal” person. You do not have to be careful with your hearing aids around the house so the dog or cat does not eat them when you take … [Read more...] about The Lyric Extended Wear Hearing Aid
Eight Prescott Area Young Professionals Honored
Eight young men and women between the ages of 21 to 40 have been honored as “Visionary Award Winners” of the Prescott Area Young Professionals organization (PAYP). Recipients were praised for playing key leadership roles in shaping their community’s business development for the betterment of the Greater Prescott Area. Those who were honored were Jennifer Dewees of Ponderosa Hotel Management Services; Kathy Federwisch of Country Bank; Elisabeth Haugan with Yavapai Humane Society; Chorissa … [Read more...] about Eight Prescott Area Young Professionals Honored
One Hundred Local Women Making a Difference
Giving from the heart soars beyond cupid’s seasonally slung arrows into the whole year for Prescott Area Women Who Care (PAWWC). The new group’s community-minded women have committed to meeting once every three months to decide which local 501(c)(3) will receive their targeted quarterly donation of $10,000 or more. PAWWC “is perfect for any local woman who desires to make a difference in her community in an efficient and highly impactful way,” said Nicole Kennedy, the area group’s founder. … [Read more...] about One Hundred Local Women Making a Difference
Kelli Marolf Providing a Stable Foundation for Architectural Firm
In architectural firms, you would expect everyone to talk about the talented architect. But architect Todd Marolf says the person who is tracking invoices, preparing contracts, following up with subcontractors and running the office should be praised. In Marolf’s case, that person is his wife, Kelli. Their firm, Headwaters Architecture, has been in business for 17 years and it keeps both Marolfs hopping. “Kelli has excellent instincts to work with people and make sure nothing falls through … [Read more...] about Kelli Marolf Providing a Stable Foundation for Architectural Firm
Touchmark Gives Back to Community
When Touchmark at the Ranch Executive Vice President Tom Biel initiated construction of the senior retirement community project in Prescott, he made a pledge to the greater community. “We pledge to all the people who live in this area that Touchmark will become a strong contributing and supportive member of all aspects of the Quad Cities Area. We want to be known as a good neighbor and friend to all who live here, not just our future residents.” Biel and his Touchmark colleagues are … [Read more...] about Touchmark Gives Back to Community