Catching Breast Cancer Early, Accurately with 3-D Mammography
The best mammogram is the one not followed up by a call asking you to come back in for another mammogram because something looks inconclusive. Fortunately, breast tomosynthesis − also known as 3-D mammography − is now available at three Northern Arizona Healthcare locations and only costs an additional $15, which may be covered by […]
ERAU Student Flight Team Wins Eleventh National Championship
The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus Golden Eagles Flight Team has captured its 11th national championship title against 28 of the nation’s top colleges with aviation programs at the 2017 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) competition in Columbus, Ohio. The annual competition, held May 9-14 this year at The […]
World’s Oldest Rodeo Celebrating Major Milestone
History was made on July 4, 1888, in Prescott when the sport of professional rodeo became an organized event that today is a multi-million-dollar industry. The date was May of 1888, when the town of Prescott began planning a 4th of July celebration that had been ongoing for several years. Festivities included a parade, band […]
Prescott Film Festival is Here
This year the Prescott Film Festival runs nine days – June 9 – 17th. Screening in the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center, the festival takes place in comfort with a high quality presentation. The first weekend kicks off, (literally) with the fast-paced documentary, Alive and Kicking. Live music from the Yavapai College Music Department and swing […]
Welcome to “At Home With Tom & Sandy.”
We are here to give you the inside scoop on real estate and the construction industry; what’s up, what’s down, what’s hot and what’s not. We’ll share real estate stats, home prices, building permit numbers, lending information, construction pointers and give you hints on renovations that will give you a return on your investment. There […]
After a Stroke — Finding the Right Words
It’s common to struggle at times to find the right word during a conversation. But for an individual who has had a stroke, finding the right word may be much more difficult. Aphasia can be a side effect of a stroke, which can affect a person’s ability to communicate by impairing the ability to speak, […]
Prescott Scores with Softball Women’s World Series
Prescott, already known as the “Softball Capital of Arizona,” just hit another home run to bolster that image. The city has been selected by the National Softball Association (NSA) as the site for the women’s 2017 Southwest World Series, July 11-16. It is the first time NSA has designated the community for such a prestigious […]
Flowers that Bloom through the Heat of Summer
The brightest flowers of the summer season wait until temperatures rise above 90 degrees to do “their thing.” Like sunbathers on a golden California beach, summer-blooming varieties are best planted when the sun is bright and temperatures are hot. Here are my top 11 flowers that outpace the rest in fragrance and in their ability […]
