Passenger service from Prescott’s Municipal Airport now offers travelers new flight times and two major destinations – Los Angeles International Airport and Denver International Airport – because of expansion of service from Prescott by Great Lakes Airline (GLA). The first flights under the expanded schedule began Dec. 17. Expansion was announced by Charles H “Chuck” Howell, GLA president. The Prescott City Council unanimously voted support for expansion after Howell addressed the council … [Read more...] about More Flights, Bigger Planes, Major Destination Hubs
Locally Owned Businesses Move in to The Flagstaff Mall
Flagstaff’s only large-scale mall has seen its share of growing pains in the past four decades – from new and thriving to survival mode to expanding and growing outside its walls, literally. Today, The Marketplace includes more than 70 retail stores, restaurants and dining options, activities, home, garden and building merchants, auto dealers and the new Harkins 16-screen Cineplex. “We want the mall to be a ‘destination place’ for all Northern Arizona residents and visitors,” said Bonnie … [Read more...] about Locally Owned Businesses Move in to The Flagstaff Mall
Creating the Optimal 2017
Now that the holidays are over, business consultants suggest taking some time to get organized and set goals for the New Year, both for your business or yourself. Suggestions include budgeting, journaling and helping employees help the company. SMART Planning Steve Bracety, general manager of the Prescott Resort and Conference Center, says he uses the word “SMART” to move himself and his staff in the right direction. The goal should be Specific, Measureable, Actionable, … [Read more...] about Creating the Optimal 2017
Testing for Radon Gas in Homes
Welcome to “At Home With Heidi & Sandy.” We have had several calls on radon: Do we have radon in our area? Does our home have radon? How do we test our home for radon? What is Radon? This month we are going to share some educational information on radon, what it is and should you be worried? Settle in, enjoy and thanks for reading “At Home with Heidi & Sandy”. Heidi: It seems that radon is everywhere. As defined by the EPA, “Radon is a radioactive gas. It comes … [Read more...] about Testing for Radon Gas in Homes
Rehabilitation Hospital Offering Robotic Service
Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is the first facility in Northern Arizona to offer patients a new robotic service called ZeroG Overground Gait and Balance Training System. The advanced technology – which helps patients balance and walk independently – is a robotic body-weight support system mounted to a motorized trolley that rides along an overhead track. ZeroG helps patients practice balance and walking skills independently and safely without risk of falling. The system … [Read more...] about Rehabilitation Hospital Offering Robotic Service
Treating Uterine Fibroids
A significant amount of women over the age of 35 have uterine fibroids. Fibroids are considered a public health issue and often lead to hysterectomy, which is a major surgery. Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus and are very common. Often, there are no symptoms, but they can grow to be about the size of a cantaloupe and make a woman look as though she is five months pregnant. Uterine fibroids can cause symptoms such as heavy bleeding with clots or … [Read more...] about Treating Uterine Fibroids
YRMC Launches Revolutionary Heart Procedure
Cardiac care in Northern and Central Arizona is taking a major leap forward with the introduction of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) at The James Family Heart Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) West. “TAVR is a significant milestone on many levels,” said Pierre Tibi, M.D., cardiothoracic surgeon and medical director of The James Family Heart Center at YRMC West. “It’s life altering for people who are not eligible for traditional valve replacement surgery due to … [Read more...] about YRMC Launches Revolutionary Heart Procedure
National Science Foundation Supporting STEM Programs
When opportunity knocks, what do you do? You answer it, of course. Well, opportunity is knocking in the form of a National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) grant awarded to Yavapai College’s Career and Technical Education Campus (CTEC) programs. The NSF grant will help fund internship programs for 10 students actively enrolled in the following programs: Computer Numerical Control, Electronics & Instrumentation, Applied Pre-Engineering, and Integrated … [Read more...] about National Science Foundation Supporting STEM Programs
The Importance of Working with a Fiduciary
If you have been paying attention to the news, you may have heard about the Department of Labor’s long-anticipated fiduciary rule that was passed early this spring. The new regulations that accompany the rule are expected to not only significantly alter how people plan for retirement, but also protect individuals from biased retirement advice. But you may be wondering, what exactly is a fiduciary? A fiduciary is an individual or firm that is committed to putting their client’s interests … [Read more...] about The Importance of Working with a Fiduciary
Coaching Ourselves in the Aftermath of Elections
I don’t know about you, but I am exhausted! I am thankful that my life will not be bombarded by TV, radio and newspaper ads about how to vote. Now it is time for me to sit down and think about what needs to be done next. How am I going to react to either having the people I supported elected or how do I react to the people I wanted in office not winning their elections? Am I setting a healthy example of managing myself to my family and friends? How can the children in my family learn from how I … [Read more...] about Coaching Ourselves in the Aftermath of Elections