The proliferation of drug and alcohol recovery homes in Prescott is of major concern to our community and has been for the past decade. In conjunction with, and in anticipation of, the passage of Representative Noel Campbell’s H.B. 2107 to regulate structured sober living recovery homes, the City of Prescott is implementing its own plans to improve the health, safety and welfare of clients in these homes. These plans will not only improve the chances for successful treatment and recovery for … [Read more...] about Improving the Quality of Care in Recovery Group Homes
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Why Don’t I See a Change at All?
Perhaps you’ve recently had bariatric surgery, and you’re full of expectations about all the weight you’ll lose. Weeks – and maybe months – go by, but somehow you feel as though you don’t look any different. People who are close to you may notice weight loss, but when you look in the mirror, you can’t see a change. Why Does This Occur? First of all, this is a pretty common situation people run into after bariatric surgery, and there’s a good explanation. Remember when you were a … [Read more...] about Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Why Don’t I See a Change at All?
NASA Identifies Top Seven Air Purifying Plants
Fun fact: NASA did a study in 1989 to see which plants best purified the air of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Not-so-fun fact: Your home’s air is probably filled with those VOCs. According to the Environmental Protection agency (EPA), the average home’s air is two to five times more polluted than the outdoor air. How is that possible? Well, you may be unknowingly polluting your air with variety of cleaning solutions and other products that emit chemicals. Common VOCs … [Read more...] about NASA Identifies Top Seven Air Purifying Plants
Local Resident’s Influence Has Benefitted Thousands in Arizona
Retired Prescott Valley resident Doug Wall can legitimately be called a candidate for one of the most honored people living in the Quad Cities area. Recently, he was recognized by Northern Arizona University President Rita Cheng for “many years of service to NAU and later, as a member of the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) for his unwavering support of and contributions to higher education.” Wall served on ABOR from 1988 to 1996. The NAU accolade took the form of branding the new … [Read more...] about Local Resident’s Influence Has Benefitted Thousands in Arizona
YRMC Preparing to go Global with Blood Program
Physicians across the United States and in Arizona recognize Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) as a pioneer in Patient Blood Management (PBM). After its May 12 PBM Symposium – Doctors and Patients: The Patient Blood Management Collaboration – many predict YRMC will also become a destination for patients seeking the careful, comprehensive medical expertise PBM requires. “PBM is fast becoming a cause in the medical community,” said YRMC Patient Blood Management Program Coordinator Dale … [Read more...] about YRMC Preparing to go Global with Blood Program
Prescott Valley Days Moves to April
In 1978, Prescott Valley was still just a wide place in the road. There was only one paved road, a couple of businesses, very few trees, hundreds of antelope and a two-lane road between Prescott and Prescott Valley. It was also the start of the annual Prescott Valley Days celebration, sponsored and organized by the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce and local businesses. Nearly 40 years later, the annual June event remains town’s signature event. Each year, thousands of people of all ages … [Read more...] about Prescott Valley Days Moves to April
Uhl Marking a Decade of Leadership
Conventional wisdom about community enhancement touts education, jobs, employer attraction and business retention, along with the strategies and tasks required to deliver them. The journey to any entity’s success, much like the famed Yellow Brick Road, is fraught with bumps in the pavers. Sometimes taken for granted are the dedicated visionaries who lead those efforts and inspire others to work alongside them. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion did not need the Wizard … [Read more...] about Uhl Marking a Decade of Leadership
NAU Enhancing Presence In Quad Cities
Saying she sees nothing but positive population growth and solid economic development in the area, Northern Arizona University President Rita Cheng says she expects considerably more university activity in the future for the greater Prescott area. Noting that the NAU-Yavapai branch campus is now in its sixth year of operation, Cheng points out that more than 200 students are currently enrolled in degree programs there. She also says the Alumni Office has identified more than 3,000 alumni in … [Read more...] about NAU Enhancing Presence In Quad Cities
Internet Scammers Stinging Northern Arizona
Internet scammers steal millions of dollars from victims nationwide each year, and they are not bypassing rural Arizona. “We see about 25 clients per month that have been scammed,” reported Mike Brower of Prescott Computers. “Something pops up on your screen – it says your computer is infected or is slow – just click here and the company will fix it for you. The goal of this scam is directly related to trying to steal money from you. They want $100-$300, and it is a total scam. We have gotten 90 … [Read more...] about Internet Scammers Stinging Northern Arizona
ERAU Astrophysicists Listening as Black Holes Collide
Cataclysmic events, like the merger of two massively dense black holes, result in vibrations or ripples in the universe that eventually reach Earth. That is how Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University astrophysicists describe gravitational waves that stretch and compress the fabric of space. “The metaphor that we like to use is that gravitational waves let us hear the universe,” said ERAU physicist Dr. Brennan Hughey. “Most astronomy is done through photons in one way or another – everything … [Read more...] about ERAU Astrophysicists Listening as Black Holes Collide