Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings together family and friends, but it can also carry some hazards for your pets. Overindulging in the family feast can be unhealthy for humans, but even worse for pets. Fatty foods are hard for animals to digest, poultry bones can damage your pet’s digestive tract, and holiday sweets can contain ingredients that are poisonous to your pets. Keep your food ON the table, not UNDER it! Turkey and turkey skin, sometimes even in small amounts, can cause a … [Read more...] about Ensuring Thanksgiving Safety for Our Furry Family Members
Santa and Artists Come Together in Chino Valley
Quad Cities Largest Christmas Arts and Crafts Show is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1-2, at Del Rio Elementary School in Chino Valley with a visit from Santa, more than 60 vendors and thousands of shoppers expected to attend. The arts and crafts show is the creation of P & L Events by Chino Valley businesswomen Patty Lindsey and Lorette Stewart. The duo helped the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce with hosting events in the past. Vendors will be selling jewelry, pottery, wood art, … [Read more...] about Santa and Artists Come Together in Chino Valley
Best Evergreen Shrubs for a Greener Winter
Autumn colors are spectacular. The colors and textures are unique to the four seasons of the mountain West. As we wrap up the last autumn leaves, the landscape can feel naked and bare. Deciduous plants, which lose their leaves through winter, often expose you to prying eyes, vehicle glare and a yard that feels empty. Evergreens take center stage for the next few months, and you can feel when the landscape doesn’t have the right mix of evergreen trees and shrubs. Not to worry, you will find … [Read more...] about Best Evergreen Shrubs for a Greener Winter
Navigating the Holidays by Prioritizing Mental Health
The holiday season, with its twinkling lights, festive gatherings and joyful celebrations, can be a magical time of year. However, for many, it can also be a season filled with stress, anxiety and emotional challenges. Balancing the demands of family, social commitments and self-care can be a delicate act, and this is where prioritizing your mental health becomes crucial. Let’s explore some strategies for taking care of yourself during the holidays, including what to say yes to and what to say … [Read more...] about Navigating the Holidays by Prioritizing Mental Health
YRMC Advocates for Patients through Innovative PBM Program
Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) offers exceptional health care programs and outstanding clinical services that impress me both as a physician and the organization’s CEO. Our Patient Blood Management (PBM) program is an excellent example. This program stands out to me for its clinical achievements and because it demonstrates YRMC’s willingness to lead and innovate. Yavapai Regional is home to Arizona’s only PBM program that is recognized by the Society for the … [Read more...] about YRMC Advocates for Patients through Innovative PBM Program
Sinema Announces Nearly $750,000 to Flagstaff-Based Agriculture Training Veterans Program
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema has announced $749,952 to Flagstaff’s Painted Desert Demonstration Projects, Inc., funding designed to support a training program for Arizona veterans pursuing careers in the agriculture industry. “We’re proud to announce critical support for Flagstaff’s training program that will empower Arizona veterans to build successful careers in agriculture by helping build meaningful relationships and connections with other Arizona farmers and veterans,” said … [Read more...] about Sinema Announces Nearly $750,000 to Flagstaff-Based Agriculture Training Veterans Program
Army Veteran Calmed by Pit Bull Service Dog
“Not all disabilities are visible,” declares a patch sewn to the vest of Bennett, the service dog of Nic Everhart. Everhart and Bennett are a striking, unusual pair: Everhart is an Army veteran with non-combat PTSD; Bennett is a pit bull — not your average service breed. Their stories are equally unique and how they ended up together is truly inspiring. Everhart’s Story Between 20% and 30% of combat veterans suffer from PTSD annually, depending on where and when they are deployed. Everhart … [Read more...] about Army Veteran Calmed by Pit Bull Service Dog
Yavapai College Announces Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Yavapai College has announced the launch of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, RN-BSN. The announcement was made at an October press conference on the YC Prescott Campus featuring college faculty, staff, students, Yavapai County healthcare leaders and industry partners. The new degree program is designed for RN professionals seeking career advancement in leadership roles. Application for the program and registration is open for classes starting Jan. 13. This degree will change the … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Announces Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Discussing Proposed Work on Hwy 89 Through the Dells
Welcome to “At Home with Tom & Sandy.” We are here to give you the inside scoop and tips on everything A to Z for your home and the community. Tom and I love talking with our readers. Settle in, enjoy and have fun reading our column this month and thanks for being such loyal and great readers. Sandy: Well, Tom, we are back again and the topic this month is very timely and to say the least, extremely controversial. This month, I would like to use our column to inform our readers of the facts … [Read more...] about Discussing Proposed Work on Hwy 89 Through the Dells
Workforce Trends Impacting Yavapai County
Yavapai County’s workforce trends continue to change over time, and the most up-to-date information is obtained from local sources and labor market reports. Here are some general workforce trends that are relevant to Yavapai County: Population Growth: Yavapai County’s population is growing; it may lead to increased demand for labor in various sectors, such as health care, education, construction and retail. Aging Workforce: Like many areas in the United States, Yavapai County is experiencing … [Read more...] about Workforce Trends Impacting Yavapai County