Autumn ranks as our country’s favorite season, but even it has its downside – namely, seasonal flu. “People tend to minimize the flu,” said Sharon Lee, FNP-C, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, YRMC PhysicianCare Family and Internal Medicine in Prescott Valley. “The flu is more than a bad cold that keeps […]
We’ve all seen the reports: the Prescott area is frequently rated one of the best places in the country to live. One of the foremost reasons is that our region is an ideal destination for outdoor recreation and leisure activities due to the near-perfect climate and clean air. The hiking […]
Good friends, great food and good times were the order of the day as more than 300 gathered to raise more than $30,000 to promote children’s health. Sponsored by Dr. Peter Tibi and Yavapai Cardiac Surgery, the 6th Annual Crawfest was held Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Holiday Gardens […]
Kids on bikes decked out with streamers, shimmering stars, multi-colored paper flowers, spinning pinwheels and more joined the Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) 2018 Kids’ Fun Ride at the Whiskey Off-Road on April 29. “Epic Rides is overjoyed to have partnered with Yavapai Regional Medical Center in celebrating their 75th […]
Health and safety is a basic human need, at any age. This is why Yavapai Healthy Schools (YHS) is making sure this goal is met in Yavapai County schools. In 2015, a coalition of 15 organizations was established to ensure schools have the opportunity to improve our children’s health. And, YHS was […]
The phrases “community need” and “community challenge” are two you’ll hear often during gatherings of Yavapai Regional Medical Center Foundation (YRMC) trustees. “Getting primary healthcare services to children throughout YRMC’s vast service area … supporting programs that reduce breast cancer … helping older adults pursue healthy lives … these are […]
“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece” – Claude Monet It’s spring and gardeners everywhere are preparing soil, sowing seeds and dreaming of a delicious summer harvest! If you are eager to dig in the dirt, want to learn from Master Gardeners, and are looking for a place to grow […]
On National Doctors’ Day, it’s patients who are the “medical experts” in Yavapai County. Each March 30, the Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) Foundation invites residents throughout the region to submit notes recognizing individual physicians for the exceptional care they provide. These patients also have the option of making a […]
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is once again hosting its annual Celebrate Life Health Expo. The location has changed this year and so has the date. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will be held at the Prescott […]
By Jason C. Campbell, D.D.S. Pro Solutions Dental Group Family, Implant & Reconstructive Dentistry Cancer treatment therapies are designed to target fast growing tissues. Popular cancer treatment regimens often include chemotherapy and radiation therapy. What many people fail to recognize is that some of the fastest growing tissue in the […]
You’ve worked hard to get to this point in your life. Retirement is here! Now you can enjoy doing all those things you’ve been planning for – travel, hiking, fishing, gardening, golf – the list is only limited by your imagination, unless you experience an unexpected setback, like an accidental […]
Don’t be alone this Christmas. As a gift to the community, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is hosting a free event so that no one needs to spend Christmas alone this year. The event will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at Highway 89 and Ruger Road from 11 a.m. […]
There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes in Nutrition Services, including valuable community service. For the last three years, dedicated employees have prepared and donated hundreds of meals to the Prescott Area Women’s Shelter, which provides emergency shelter, food, clothing and other services for homeless women and children […]
Looking for vibrant, fresh, delicious, nutrient-packed produce? The Prescott Farmers Market has it, even in the winter! Our local farmers get creative when the weather turns chilly to bring flavorful greens; pungent garlic, onions and leeks; savory winter squash; tender potatoes; brightly-flavored herbs; the sweetest carrots; perfect parsnips; brilliantly bold […]
Did you know that one out of three kids living in Yavapai County wake each day unsure of getting enough to eat? Food insecurity (lack of access to enough nutritious food to support an active, healthy life) also strikes one in five Yavapai County adults and one in seven seniors. […]
Charitable giving is frequently mingled with more emotion than information. In fact we often seek just enough information to validate our emotions and then we give—hoping our contribution will be wisely used. “It’s good to have an emotional tie to the organizations and causes we support,” said Robbie Nicol, MBA, […]
Busy parents, wouldn’t it be great to have a free smartphone app that features reliable, local information on child care, education, healthcare, support services and more? Look no more, the Big & Little Kids Book – A Yavapai Kids Resource Guide mobile phone app – sponsored by the Arizona Community Foundation of […]
It’s fun for a healthy cause when the Northern Arizona Suns take on the Iowa Wolves at the Prescott Valley Event Center at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 11 for Breast Cancer Awareness Night. Personalized Pink Jerseys … For a Good Cause The Northern Arizona Suns will take to the court […]
The year was 1948. Prescott – a town of about 6,000 – was getting on its post-war feet: building roads, opening schools and modernizing medical care. “When Mel and I arrived, the physicians were still pouring ether for anesthesia,” said Jean N. Phillips. “Mel introduced sophisticated anesthesia to the community.” […]
Malnutrition is a growing concern for the elderly of our community. Additionally, as baby boomers age they’re facing more medical challenges making it important for them to stay healthy and out of the hospital as much as possible. How do our diets impact our health? Eating poorly – or not […]
