by Hojat Askari, Founder and Medical Director, Thumb Butte Medical Center Following a relatively mild winter in Greater Prescott we may not have been forced inside for weeks at a time, but spring is always a good time to assess the state of your health and look for areas in which you might need to … Read More…
by Dr. Hojat Askari, Founder and Medical Director, Thumb Butte Medical Center Winter is a beautiful season around Greater Prescott, but like everywhere else it’s a fertile breeding ground for respiratory viruses and other infections. We need to be more vigilant than ever about bolstering our immune systems so we can make it through the … Read More…
by Molly Williams, Education Coordinator, Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary It’s a tale of true love! If you’ve been to the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary within the last year, you may have noticed a great horned owl perched in a tree near one of our great horned owl exhibits. Did one of our owls find its … Read More…
by Maggie Tidaback, Economic Development Project Manager, Town of Chino Valley Some find it hard to believe, but Chino Valley has amazing restaurants and places to get adult beverages while enjoying the peaceful and friendly environment of Chino Valley. Try these spots. Eat Essence — Chino Valley’s first upscale establishment. Modern American cuisine; fine wine … Read More…
A tribute to Barrie Mayes near the trail entrance states: “Whether it was service to the public lands, environmental groups, his church, or the Prescott Community as a whole, Barrie was always there to help. He continued his public service activities after he partially retired from YRMC in 1989, remaining active in the First United … Read More…
by Dr. Hojat Askari, Founder and Medical Director, Thumb Butte Medical Center School campuses have long been known as incubators for germs, and children typically get six to eight colds per year, according to Stanford Children’s Health. The continued presence of COVID-19 is adding another layer of concern as this academic year begins. Fortunately, some … Read More…
by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Coordinator, City of Prescott The new Nature Niños Prescott campaign has started to help local families with young children safely explore nature. Scientific data supports that spending time outdoors is beneficial to physical, mental and emotional health. So, the City of Prescott Recreation Services Department, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension SNAP … Read More…
by Maggie Tidaback, Economic Development Project Manager, Town of Chino Valley Yes, there is tourism in Chino Valley. When I first began this journey a lot of the response was “there is no tourism in Chino Valley.” We have outdoor adventure tourism, wining and dining, historic, agri-tourism and more! The saying #morevinoinchino is a real … Read More…
by Leslie Horton, MA, MCHES, Director of Yavapai County Community Health Services If you’re like most dads, it’s been challenging to find enough energy to get through the workday, much less have bountiful energy for your kids at the end of a long day. Consider these tips: Tip 1: Focus on Quality, Quantity for Meals … Read More…
by Dr. Hojat Askari, Founder and Medical Director, Thumb Butte Medical Center Working toward better health for yourself and your family will result in many positives — feeling more fit, improving your physical health and serving as a role model for your family and friends. But true health also involves making sure you have a … Read More…