A surprising sign of development, its sleek profile rears up from a wide-open landscape dotted with desert grassland and chaparral. The structure is the brand-new Camp Verde Campus of Northern Arizona Healthcare. Located at the intersection of Highway 260 and Finney Flat Road in the town of Camp Verde in Yavapai County, the architectural design of the rustic steel building nicely complements the surrounding natural setting. Feted at a grand opening on Friday, June 10, the celebrations for the … [Read more...] about Innovative New Medical Facility Rises up in Camp Verde
Sampling Prescott à la (Golf) Cart
You cannot help but grin and enjoy the ride. There is a sensation of freedom in tooling around downtown in a Ride Prescott golf cart on a sunny autumn day. The wind tugs at your hair, the enthusiastic driver shares local insights and you have this irresistible urge to wave at curious onlookers. Owner Katie Cornelius and her business partner, Kyle Conklin, opened Ride Prescott as a fun way to help people get around. October’s soft launch set in motion a multi-faceted mission to provide a … [Read more...] about Sampling Prescott à la (Golf) Cart
Developing Drugs to Treat Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
There is huge opportunity for companies looking for a money maker! According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 360 million people with disabling hearing loss who need help. Currently, we work to fit these individuals with hearing aids and teach others about reducing noise exposure. But what if we could develop a way to regrow the damaged area in the hearing organ after noise exposure? What if we can use eardrops that will prevent hearing loss before it happens? Both of these … [Read more...] about Developing Drugs to Treat Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
Future Housing in the Prescott Regional Airport Area
One of my driving issues has and will continue to be economic development in Prescott. A diverse workforce is the key to a vibrant and thriving community. Closely aligned with a diverse workforce is the need for adequate, affordable housing. If we are to promote jobs for young people in the area, then we must also have available housing suited to growing families. Recently, the Prescott City Council discussed annexation of Antelope Crossing, a planned residential, workforce housing development … [Read more...] about Future Housing in the Prescott Regional Airport Area
CT Calcium Scoring: A Measure of Heart Attack Risk
“I am so happy I had the calcium score test done. Now I know what level of risk I’m at for having a heart attack and I can take steps to become healthier.” – Pat L., Prescott Calcium Scoring is a test that helps health care providers determine a person’s degree of coronary artery disease. By using CT scan imaging, radiologists can see how much calcium build-up is inside the plaque that is within the walls of the arteries of the heart. The calcium is what causes the hardening of the … [Read more...] about CT Calcium Scoring: A Measure of Heart Attack Risk
Why You Need Licensed Contractors
Around 20 years ago, my husband and I bought our first home. We were young kids, and hardly made any money, but we knew we wanted to be homeowners. We didn’t qualify for much, but back then, houses in the Quad Cities were “cheap.” We found a 1,200-square-foot home that was partially built. It was a typical “spec” home. The builder had been in the area for a while, and had built quite a few homes of that specific model. It was so exciting to say the least! We were going to have a brand new home … [Read more...] about Why You Need Licensed Contractors
Manufacturer’s Month
October is national Manufacturers Month, celebrating the history and evolution of manufacturing as a primary economic engine in the United States. Manufacturing supplies the economy with value-added goods that have traditionally provided the economy with mid- to high-level wages in occupational opportunities that run the spectrum from low- to high-skill. In Yavapai County, the manufacturing sector alone employs 3,717 people, a 23 percent growth rate over the past five years, with average wages … [Read more...] about Manufacturer’s Month
Three Facts Every Woman Should Know About Heart Attack
Ask anyone what the primary symptom of a heart attack is, and he or she is likely to say “chest pain.” While this can be true, it’s not the only symptom, especially for women. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, but many women don’t recognize when a heart attack is happening because their symptoms can differ widely from men’s. People often make the mistake of ignoring symptoms. Women especially need to be more aware of the symptoms of a heart attack. … [Read more...] about Three Facts Every Woman Should Know About Heart Attack
Winterization Tips
Welcome to “At Home With Heidi & Sandy.” We are here to give you the inside scoop on Winterization Tips this month. Settle in, enjoy and take those precautions to ensure you do not have winter issues in your home. Remember, for winterization of your home you can certainly take precautions wherever you can; however, unexpected situations can occur so an astute, shrewd look around your home can make the difference between a problem or potential crisis being caught early or a problem or … [Read more...] about Winterization Tips
Good Posture: The Key to Health and Wellness
Healthy living is a priority for many people today. Hours are spent at the gym and extra dollars are spent at the grocery store in an attempt to sculpt the best version of yourself. However, even with all the time and money spent on looking and feeling good, many people overlook one of the key ingredients to health and wellness -- good posture. Poor posture has been proven to cause pain in the back and neck, and this pain negatively affects both physical and emotional well being. Fortunately, … [Read more...] about Good Posture: The Key to Health and Wellness