by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Coordinator, City of Prescott Recreation is important to everyday quality of life, but when faced with large unknowns such as the COVID-19 virus outbreak taking precautions while managing to offer safe recreation opportunities is challenging. Having never experienced this in our lifetimes, parks and recreation professionals are left with intense decisions … Read More…
by Dr. Billie Orr, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Prescott and Lori Kennedy, Communications Coordinator, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Our Vision To become the premier city of well-being in America. Our Mission To engage the citizens who live, learn, work and play in Prescott in the lifelong pursuit of well-being through communication, motivation and action. In … Read More…
If he could, Dr. Hojat Askari would give everyone he cares about a hug — that would be everyone in Yavapai County. For now, his arms are spread out for “air hugs” as he works to figure out the best ways to help his greater family fight the COVID19 pandemic. As medical director, and an … Read More…
by Sheila Polk, Yavapai County Attorney In the small community of Dewey, Yavapai County’s drug task force executed a search warrant based on tips that the house was a drug trafficking operation. Neighbors had reported frequent vehicular traffic marked by short stays and the residency of numerous young adults. Indeed, during the search several marijuana … Read More…
by Leslie Horton, Director, Yavapai County Community Health Services The Yavapai County Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is now making learning about healthy eating habits more accessible through video conferencing technology. The new program, WIC in a Click, allows people to participate in follow-up appointments in the comfort of their … Read More…
The Quad City area has several organizations that work to serve others and strengthen our community, and all can use more volunteers. If you are looking for a way to become more involved in the community, you’ll be glad to know there’s a website designed to match volunteers with nonprofit organizations in the Quad City … Read More…
by Mary Dillinger, Public Affairs Officer, Northern Arizona VA Health Care System NAVAHCS serving veterans in “Everybody’s Hometown” Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) is proud to serve more than 29,600 veterans. More than 34% of the staff are veterans, and it is an honor to care for the veterans in this amazing community. … Read More…
by Blake Herzog Avoiding being infected by or spreading COVID19 is at the top of everyone’s health agenda this spring, but we can’t forget about preventing heart or lung disease, diabetes, cancer and other conditions which claim millions of lives, year in and year out. The components of a healthy overall lifestyle haven’t changed, and … Read More…
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…