The Early College Academy is a program in which high school students complete YC classes through concurrent enrollment at a YC campus in partnership with their high school while simultaneously fulfilling high school graduation requirements. Students have the opportunity to complete general education classes, an AGEC (Arizona General Education Curriculum certificate), or an associate degree while in high school. The high school partner pays the tuition for the YC classes and YC provides a space … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Gives High School Students Head Start
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Diagnosing the Issue, Knowing Who to Contact
"Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy.” Tom: Hi, Sandy. I have a topic that I would like to put forward for this month. You are always talking about the hundreds of calls you get from folks in our area, and I have always wanted to ask you, what are the types of calls you receive? Are you up for that? Sandy: Yes, Tom, that could be fun. I do get some strange requests for information. Tom: Great! Let’s get started. What is the strangest request you get the most? Sandy: OK, the … [Read more...] about Diagnosing the Issue, Knowing Who to Contact
Backflow Preventers: An Important Part of a Fire Sprinkler System
In the news lately, there have been concerns about how safe our public drinking water is. Keeping our water wells safe is one of the main reasons for a backflow preventer, an important device for any domestic and irrigation supplies, including your automatic fire sprinkler system. You’ve probably noticed a backflow preventer outside a building before. They’re the large, arched metal pipes. But even if you don’t have a fire sprinkler system, you should be concerned if there is a backflow … [Read more...] about Backflow Preventers: An Important Part of a Fire Sprinkler System
Treating Patients at the Intersection of Physical and Mental Health
Growing national research on the social determinants of health suggests that access to quality health care contributes only 20% to an individual’s overall health and well-being, while social risk factors, behaviors and physical environment contribute 80%. The social determinants of health (SDH) are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of … [Read more...] about Treating Patients at the Intersection of Physical and Mental Health
Cooking with Pumpkin
It is the celebration of autumn. Throughout the community, we see signs of the festive season: “Hocus Pocus” decorations, Halloween candy, carved pumpkins, warm cider and, perhaps most popular, pumpkin pie. Pumpkin is a favorite autumn ingredient. Growing up, we loved carving pumpkins, scooping out the seeds and making homemade pumpkin pie. Helping my mom in the kitchen was a treat when she made pumpkin bread. Whether you cut up the fresh pumpkin or purchase canned pumpkin, there are so many … [Read more...] about Cooking with Pumpkin
Intravenous Vitamins and Hydration: What is the Hype All About?
The pandemic has been a very confronting time for us. Never before have we been more aware of our bodies’ vulnerabilities to physical connection and the need to be proactive in our health. We were taught to wash our hands and cover our mouth when we sneeze, but three years ago, the only individuals wearing masks were in an operating room. And that was to protect the patient from infection, not the staff themselves. Two years ago, we saw the need to shift from reactive caring to proactive and … [Read more...] about Intravenous Vitamins and Hydration: What is the Hype All About?
How to Grow an Evergreen Arizona Cypress
A valid Arizona native growing naturally at the 3,500- to 6,000-foot elevation, the Arizona Cypress, is collected by conifer lovers around the globe. It is an exceptional choice for xeriscape and desert landscaping for its toughness in dry, windy climates. Often used as a living Christmas tree through the holiday season, the tree grows at a moderate two-foot pace every season, growing 25’ H x 12’ W in most yards. Groves of Arizona Cypress can be found on Prescott’s backside, standing 40’ tall … [Read more...] about How to Grow an Evergreen Arizona Cypress
Honoring Our Heroes
November is an important month, as we honor our many veterans. As a U.S. Army Vietnam War Combat Infantry Veteran, I understand the importance of honoring those who have served and currently serve in our Armed Forces. Their duty and sacrifice should be remembered every day. Veterans Day, formerly Armistice Day, reflects the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice, ending World War I – the War to End All Wars. If only that were so. My father and his two brothers served in World War II, in … [Read more...] about Honoring Our Heroes
Live Life with an Attitude of Gratitude
The month of November is Gratitude Month, aligning with the Thanksgiving holiday. Pilgrim Fathers saw the day of Thanksgiving as a time of reflective thinking about their past year. Many of us experience both expected and unexpected challenging situations throughout the year and require careful decision-making to move into the future. An “Attitude of Gratitude” can help us change our perception of our overall life. Gratitude may not be easy for some, while others see the daily world through … [Read more...] about Live Life with an Attitude of Gratitude
Should Lung Cancer Screening be Part of Your Preventive Health Plan?
If you have a history of smoking, adding annual lung cancer screening to your preventive health plan could save your life. Lung cancer screening uses low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) to produce detailed images of the chest and lungs and detect lung cancer early, when it’s most curable. “Early-stage lung cancer has about an 80% chance of cure, or survival, over five years,” said Jennifer Harvey, RN, Nurse Navigator, Lung Cancer Screening and Care at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional … [Read more...] about Should Lung Cancer Screening be Part of Your Preventive Health Plan?