The Family Resource Center at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) will continue sponsoring free child car seat safety programs, thanks to a 2023 grant from the Governor’s Office on Highway Safety. The $10,012 grant allows YRMC’s Family Resource Center to: Offer car seat safety checks. Distribute free child car seats. Provide car seat safety education. In previous years, 97% of the car seats checked as part of the Family Resource Center’s Car Seat Safety Program … [Read more...] about YRMC Partners with Office of Highway Safety for Car Seat Safety
A Spoonful of Comfort
The leaves are changing to beautiful and vibrant colors. The crispness in the air invites us to create and enjoy your favorite bowl or cup of soup. It’s about to be soup season. Soup: It’s hearty, comforting and perfect for a chilly day. https://soupmakerguide.co.uk/soup-through-the-agesthe history of soup/ In the early Middle Ages, soup played an integral role in society. When food was scarce, soup was made by dumping all sorts of ingredients in the pot and boiling the contents. The … [Read more...] about A Spoonful of Comfort
Ex-Cop Urges All to Act Now on the Life They Want
"Someday" is a word we hear a lot -- someday I'll join a gym, someday I'll get that degree, someday I'll write that book. As a police officer, Julie Jones saw all too often that "someday" didn't come for someone. Julie has transitioned from cop to coach to help people "Stop Waiting Start Living," which is the name of one of her books. She brings her motivational message to the 4th Annual Quad Cities Leadership Awards this Sunday at Starting Point. Read about her here: … [Read more...] about Ex-Cop Urges All to Act Now on the Life They Want
ATHENA Founder Continues to Encourage Women to Step into Their Leadership Potential
Just as Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, gave strength and encouragement to ancient Athens, the steadfast support of ATHENA Leadership Program founder Martha Mayhood Mertz continues to be felt around the world. This month her pioneering work as a champion for women will be celebrated at the Fourth Annual Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards, 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, at Starting Point in the Prescott Gateway Mall. It will be an event for “the community to celebrate … [Read more...] about ATHENA Founder Continues to Encourage Women to Step into Their Leadership Potential
Virtual Nurses Working Bedside Day and Night
Hospital patients in Prescott, along with their families, can now talk to a nurse on demand, virtually, at any time, with the tap of a screen. Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) West is the first hospital in the Southwest to provide this high-tech service. Hospital officials say the new Virtually Integrated Care program (VIC) is designed to improve the patient experience and reduce the workload of bedside nurses. Through a high-definition camera, video screen and two-way … [Read more...] about Virtual Nurses Working Bedside Day and Night
How Much Wood Would a Woodworker Work?
How much wood would a woodworker work if a woodworker could craft wood? Courtney Wilson wasn’t looking for the answer to that question, but she got it anyway when she asked her husband, Chris, to build a wooden mantel over their fireplace. The wooden mantel, plus six pieces of heavy, large hand-crafted wooden furniture later, Courtney said, “Stop!” “We had way too many pieces and nowhere to put them!” she explained. So, the Wilsons took their furniture to the Phoenix Flea market and … [Read more...] about How Much Wood Would a Woodworker Work?
Desert Pines Resort Offering Manufactured Housing Community
Construction for the Desert Pines Resort project featuring 179 homes in Prescott Valley is underway for the 55+ community that will offer more affordable housing and amenities for seniors. The manufactured homes will cost $200,000 to $280,000. Homes vary from 780 to 1,600 square feet; most have two bedrooms and two baths. Residents will own the homes, but not the land. The purchase will also give the homeowners access to the community center, which includes a swimming pool, pickleball … [Read more...] about Desert Pines Resort Offering Manufactured Housing Community
Sharing the Lane at High Gear Bike Shop
Love, according to owners Steve and Cindy Alward, is the oil that has kept High Gear Bike Shop rolling smoothly through more than 45 years in business – love for all forms of biking, love for community and love for each other. Steve opened the business in 1976, but has been biking since he was 8 years old. Cindy joined the business in 1996 and they later married. Cindy says Steve is the heart and soul of the bike shop because he has a passion for bicycling, while she is more of a social … [Read more...] about Sharing the Lane at High Gear Bike Shop
Produce Only Market Offers an Experience in Fruits and Vegetables
Produce Only Market on Goodwin Street in Prescott offers 200 types of fresh fruits and vegetables, along with a smoothie bar. Owner Chad Tidlund said customers can expect competitive prices and quality fruit. With 30 years of experience selling produce to supermarkets in Southern California, he prides himself on knowing when and where to find the best fruits and vegetables. “I know produce quality and the time to get it in,” he said. Tidlund said the summer fruits are going strong right … [Read more...] about Produce Only Market Offers an Experience in Fruits and Vegetables
Chino Valley Banker Helping to Build Community
Having worked in the banking business for 36 years, Julia Ruttle enjoys serving as branch manager for National Bank of Arizona in Chino Valley because of its commitment to the community. Certificates in the lobby are from Toys for Tots because of the bank’s involvement there, but Ruttle makes sure the bank helps the community in many areas. Ruttle recently joined the board of directors at the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce. She has also been involved with the YMCA, Horses with Heart, … [Read more...] about Chino Valley Banker Helping to Build Community