Prescott Outpatient Surgical Center (POSC pronounced “pŏs′ē” like a sheriff’s posse) is the largest, longest established ambulatory surgical center (ASC) in the Quad-Cities. In the past 30 years, more than 108,000 surgical procedures have been performed at POSC, saving local patients and insurance companies an estimated $150,000,000 in an efficient, professional, safe and friendly setting. POSC is licensed and monitored by the Department of Health Services, and voluntarily has chosen to undergo … [Read more...] about Prescott Outpatient Surgical Center
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Chemoembolization: A Minimally Invasive Approach to Treating Cancer
As vascular specialists, interventional radiologists target specific illnesses and diseases by using image guidance and small devices, which they guide through blood vessels to reach a part of the body that requires treatment. One such treatment is Chemoembolization, a minimally invasive procedure that can shrink or even destroy cancerous liver tumors. “Data from published studies on the procedure show that it is effective in up to 70 percent of patients in preventing disease progression,” … [Read more...] about Chemoembolization: A Minimally Invasive Approach to Treating Cancer
Tips for Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month. Everyone experiences stress from time to time and it can come from work, family, relationships and many other sources. If stress isn’t handled correctly, it can be a real burden on everyday life. If not careful, stress can build up to the point of causing fatigue, insomnia and even illness. The key in handling stress is being able to recognize when it is creeping up, and implement methods to relieve that stress or harness it to your advantage. Try these practices … [Read more...] about Tips for Stress Awareness Month
Improving the Quality of Care in Recovery Group Homes
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
Engineers Pushing Limits in SpaceX Hyperloop Competition
Elon Musk has conquered the Internet, renewable energy and outer space. On Aug. 12, 2013, he set his sight on high-speed transportation. Nova Track, a team of Prescott Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students, has signed up to help Musk make that a reality, thanks in part to a recent $2,500 Eagle Prize from the Undergraduate Research Institute (URI). Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) is sponsoring a competition to design and build a 14-foot half-scale Hyperloop pod to … [Read more...] about Engineers Pushing Limits in SpaceX Hyperloop Competition
Heads Up! A Brain Injury Can Occur Anytime, Anywhere with Anyone
Brain injuries result from bumps, blows or jolts to the head. The symptoms of brain injuries can range from a brief change in mental state to an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia. Regardless of the severity of the injury, all brain injuries are serious. In the United States, brain injuries are a grim public health threat. Every year, there are 1.7 million people who suffer from brain injuries. The most common cause of brain injury is falls, which tend to happen more with children … [Read more...] about Heads Up! A Brain Injury Can Occur Anytime, Anywhere with Anyone
Defining STEM Education, Careers
Are you looking for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious career? If so, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, or STEM+A, which includes Art) are technical careers that should be your area of focus and research. A quick search on the Internet yielded more than 85,000,000 links for STEM careers. STEM education is important because students in our classrooms today are the innovators, visionaries, explorers and inventors of tomorrow. STEM careers in Yavapai County include electronics, … [Read more...] about Defining STEM Education, Careers
Retirement Communities Expand Possibilities
Surveys reveal most adults 55 and older place a very high value on remaining independent and spending more time pursuing their passions and interests. Yet, many continue to live in the large home they purchased 30 or 40 years earlier to raise a family. That home – once perfect for a growing family – is often too big for two people and now a burden on their time, financial resources and personal freedom. But retirement doesn’t have to mean becoming a slave to repetitive chores and home … [Read more...] about Retirement Communities Expand Possibilities