Recommendations for Prescott’s Municipal Airport
Emphasizing that recommendations presented about the future of Prescott Municipal Airport are planning documents, not firm commitments, Douglas Sander, an airport consultant and the project manager, presented his final report on July 11. Sander spoke to a crowd of an estimated 100 people, who gathered at Centennial Center near the airport for the “Open House […]
Understanding the DIY Process
Welcome to AT HOME with Tom and Sandy. Sandy: Here we are, Tom, more than halfway through 2018. How time flies. Speaking of time flying, fleeting and anything but coasting – we have been sharing our column on a monthly basis with the community for almost two years now. I would say pretty cool. It […]
YRMC’s James Family Heart Center Introducing WATCHMAN Procedure
The James Family Heart Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has reached another significant medical milestone with the introduction of the left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) procedure, better known as the “WATCHMAN.” “The launch of this new service is another excellent example of why the community can be proud to have this state-of-the-art Heart […]
3D Printing and Drones
Drones – more formally termed Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) – have no doubt grown in popularity in recent years. In addition, the jobs and tasks that drones can perform are becoming more innovative and complex. Drones are increasingly being paired with different industries and technologies, and experts in the field are constantly thinking about and […]
Considering Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
I have been studying the science of bio-identical hormones for the last 25 years now (yes, they have been around that long – longer, in fact!), and recently they have become quite the rage as a new popular fad. This is probably because research is showing that when dosed properly, bioidentical hormones are not only […]
Two Physicians Join YRMC PhysicianCare
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is pleased to welcome two new physicians to YRMC PhysicianCare. Marc H. Brickman, D.O., FACP Marc H. Brickman, D.O., FACP – who specializes in Internal Medicine – has joined YRMC’s Internal Medicine team in Prescott. Dr. Brickman is a graduate of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. […]
NAU Enhancing Lumberjacks’ Role in Arizona’s Workforce
Every day is an exciting day to be involved in higher education at Northern Arizona University. Our work benefits our communities, inspires our students and advances the pursuit of knowledge. Some days, however, are especially memorable – and the Arizona Board of Regents’ recent approval of a new NAU College of Engineering, Informatics and Applied […]
Blood Pressure: Understanding the Numbers
New guidelines released this past fall by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have changed the way you should be looking at your blood pressure numbers. High blood pressure is now defined as 130/80 and higher, which differs from the older definition of high blood pressure as 140/90 or higher. But, […]