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…
by Sheila Polk, Yavapai County Attorney Marijuana legalization is a failed experiment. There is no good reason for Arizona to follow others over that cliff. In 2010, Arizonans voted to allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Now, the marijuana industry is asking you to let them sell their “medicine” for recreational use. Medicine … Read More…
by Mary Dillinger, Public Affairs Officer, NAVAHCS Prescott is the HUB for Project Hero Arizona. In fact, Prescott is the only location in Arizona with a Project Hero Program. Project Hero is a cycling group for Veterans and First Responders. Originally founded in 2008, it is a groundbreaking national non-profit organization dedicated to helping Veterans … Read More…
by Carol Chamberlain, Regional Director, ACF of Yavapai County Cash for College Events Prescott – Mon. 12/2 – 5 – 6:30 PM Yavapai College Gymnasium, (Building 2) 1110 E. Sheldon St. Clarkdale – Tue. 12/3 – 5 – 6:30 PM Yavapai College Community Room 601 Black Hills Drive It’s a rite of passage for many, … Read More…
Photo caption: Recreation Services staff plants a tree for Arbor Day in 2016 as a partnership project with APS. by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Services Coordinator, Prescott Parks and Recreation Relocating from Tucson, the original Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Prescott was a highly revered gentleman by the name of A.C. Williams. He … Read More…
by Lauren Lovan, Grant & Communications Specialist, Yavapai Humane Society We all are conscious about taking care of our skin and hair and overall well-being, but we also have to remember that our pups need skin, coat and overall care as well. The maintenance is simple, quick and well worth the results that will benefit … Read More…
by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Services Coordinator, Prescott Parks and Recreation Pioneer At the City of Prescott Recreation Services Department, one of our missions is to provide enhanced quality of life for our visitors and residents. We do this a variety of ways, but one that stands out is our relationship with volunteers. Overall, the department … Read More…
You’ll need to find a local doctor Whether you have allergies, chronic health issues or are healthy now, it’s a smart idea to have a doctor you know and are already familiar with. First, check with your insurance to see if you are required to select a primary care physician (PCP). Look for a well-established … Read More…
by Leslie Horton, Director, Yavapai County Community Health Services School wellness has become a buzz term and is gaining widespread attention lately as society is recognizing it takes more than just good grades to help students succeed with their future endeavors. We know schools are justifiably concerned about high-quality education and test scores, however, working … Read More…