by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Coordinator, City of Prescott Nestled in the Central Highlands of Arizona, Prescott is in the top of its class in geographic diversity for several reasons. Unique habitats make Prescott ideal for attracting many varieties of bird species throughout the seasons. In fact, it is so ideal for birding that the National … Read More…
by Loree M. Walden, Marketing Manager, Yavapai Humane Society February is National Spay and Neuter Awareness Month, and one of the most important health decisions you’ll make regarding your dog or cat is if you should have them spayed or neutered. Spaying or neutering your pet helps them have a happier, healthier and longer life. … Read More…
by Blake Herzog Young women “aging out” of the foster care system in Yavapai County have a new option for housing through the Northern Arizona Dream Center as they make the transition to adulthood. Over the last year and a half the Prescott-based nonprofit, founded by Alisa Cool and Amy Henwood, has provided seven young … Read More…
by Leslie Horton, Director, Yavapai County Community Health Services According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in four adults age 65 and older report falling each year. Falling is a traumatic event and can result in broken bones, head injuries and even death. Death rates related to falls are increasing nationally, … Read More…
Quality of Life It’s winter! Do your knees and joints feel more achey with the colder temperatures? You don’t have to suffer. There are many treatment options for any knee or joint pain due to osteoarthritis that can be considered before surgery. Our cutting-edge technology and treatments include: Physical therapy, home exercise, swimming, aqua therapy … Read More…
by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Services Coordinator, Prescott Parks and Recreation Fewer hours of sunlight and overall cooler temperatures may tempt one to take their exercise regimen indoors during the winter months. However, Prescott’s relatively mild climate allows for year-round outdoor recreation opportunities that attract many residents and visitors to the area. Combined with the Prescott … Read More…
by Loree Walden, Marketing Manager, Yavapai Humane Society In September, I was blessed to meet a woman who has touched a lot of us at Yavapai Humane Society, but she especially touched one special little guy named Howard, who had been looking for his furever home for too long. Nicole Luck contacted me through Facebook, … Read More…
by Michele Michaels Kids love to play with toys, especially ones that make noise. Since noise is the number one cause of hearing loss, and nearly 15 percent of school-age children have some degree of hearing loss, it is important to be careful around loud toys. Too much noise can increase fatigue, decrease a child’s … Read More…
by Leslie Horton, Director of Yavapai County Community Health Services When flu season strikes and it affects one member of your family, it often spreads like wildfire to the other members of the family if they are not vaccinated against it. This can mean a week or more of missed school for children, missed work … Read More…
by Melody Thomas-Morgan, Community Liaison, Adult Care Services The Susan J. Rheem Adult Day Center has been called many things: “a lifesaver,” a “gem,” or “…the best thing that ever happened to us.” It is all of these things and much more! Since 1982, the Center, a medical-model adult-day program, has served adults throughout the … Read More…