All of the gym treadmills are full, everyone’s posting pics of their healthy meal-planning conquests and you’ve purchased the latest heart-rate measuring, sleep-monitoring, calorie-counting wearable thing out there. A few weeks into the New Year and all of this can only mean one thing. Like millions of others, you made a New Year’s resolution to get fit. Though there aren’t a lot of hard numbers floating around on just how many of us vow to lose weight, eat better or just get in better … [Read more...] about Commit to Fit: Steps to Keeping Your Fitness Resolutions
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YRMC and Prescott Meals On Wheels
Malnutrition is a growing concern for the elderly of our community. Additionally, as baby boomers age, they’re facing more medical challenges, making it important for them to stay healthy and out of the hospital as much as possible. How do our diets impact our health? Eating poorly – or not enough of the required daily nutrients – may be tied to poor health outcomes. It can contribute to falls, poor wound healing and longer recovery after a hospital stay. People are more likely to be … [Read more...] about YRMC and Prescott Meals On Wheels
Dr. Worthington Named YRMC Physician of the Year
Gastroenterologist Mark Thomas Worthington, M.D., A.G.A.F., is Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s Physician of the Year for 2016. “It is the greatest and most humbling honor to be recognized in this way for just doing my job,” said Dr. Worthington. “I am so proud to be part of an organization that cares so much and works so hard to bring new services to our community.” YRMC’s Total Healing Environment Physician of the Year is selected annually by YRMC employees and medical staff and … [Read more...] about Dr. Worthington Named YRMC Physician of the Year
BMO Harris Bank Supports Spelling Bee Throughout County
When executives at the BMO Harris Banks in Yavapai County chose a philanthropic project to support, they were adamant that it should cross all cultural, racial and social parameters – and ultimately, be community focused. It was a pure business decision, one they do not regret, says Vice President Robert St. Clair of the BMO Harris Bank in Prescott Valley. “A core belief in our system – we hope all levels within our service communities will benefit from our contribution,” he said. The … [Read more...] about BMO Harris Bank Supports Spelling Bee Throughout County
Mayor—Housing Near Regional Airport
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 Mayor—Housing Near Regional Airport
How Randi Rolls: Helped by YRMC
A 300 point game is every bowler’s goal. In life, amateur bowler Randi Suppes is doing that and more. A wife, mother and grandmother … a retired travel agent who explored Australia, Bali, Italy, Singapore and more … a dedicated Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) and Mended Hearts volunteer whose cardiologist nicknamed her “Wonder Woman” — Suppes embraces life. “I love the Prescott area,” said Suppes, who moved with her husband to the community in 1998. “The people are friendly and it has … [Read more...] about How Randi Rolls: Helped by YRMC
Christian Academy Open house Feb. 23
Christian Academy of Prescott, serving preschool through eighth grade, is hosting a community Open House at 6:00p.m., Thursday February 23d. This event is open to the community and will include an introduction to the school, campus exploration, scholarship drawings, door prizes, refreshments and more! RSVP’s requested by February 16th: [email protected] For more information, contact: Susie B. Neil Head of School Christian Academy of … [Read more...] about Christian Academy Open house Feb. 23
NAU-Yavapai Executive Director Focusing on Workforce, Economic Development
Though only officially on the job since the end of October 2016, Northern Arizona University-Yavapai Executive Director Richard Heath views every opportunity in the Quad Cities area – and beyond – as a chance for advanced education opportunities, workforce development and business growth and expansion. “A primary position we’ve established is providing an affordable, high quality university education at an accelerated rate. We want our students to be able to earn a bachelor’s degree in as … [Read more...] about NAU-Yavapai Executive Director Focusing on Workforce, Economic Development
Prescott Chamber Chief Focused on Membership
Call it kismet. Somehow, the tumblers all clicked into place and the stars aligned, so much so that Sheri Heiney feels her new position as president and CEO of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce was meant to be. “We have family in the Sedona area and it’s been our dream to move out West,” she said. “We have been visiting here for 25 years and love it.” It was “just by the grace” that she noticed a position available in the Prescott Chamber in an online trade magazine. “I told my husband … [Read more...] about Prescott Chamber Chief Focused on Membership
Pronghorn Ranch Hosts Second Annual Art Show
Local artists will display and discuss their work at Pronghorn Ranch’s Second Annual Art Show/Sale and Reception, scheduled this weekend at Pronghorn Ranch Clubhouse, 7051 N Antelope Meadows Dr. in Prescott Valley. Collected works include watercolors, oils, acrylics and pastels. Caroline Linscott from the Adonai gallery in Sedona is one of the featured artists. “It is my greatest desire to create work that will endure the test of time,” she said. Julie Poole is another local artist whose … [Read more...] about Pronghorn Ranch Hosts Second Annual Art Show