The first step on any hearing health journey is undergoing an examination. This exam provides you and the audiologist an understanding of your current state of hearing and allows for proper recommendations to be made. The findings are presented in a report called an audiogram. An audiogram contains … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Results
Motivated to Excellence
Jamaal McCoy’s early years set the pattern for his future. The highly successful Prescott businessman began his life as an Army BRAT who traveled widely with his family. “I was born overseas in Germany, and we were stationed there again on two separate occasions,” McCoy said. “I have lived all … [Read more...] about Motivated to Excellence
City Highlights Projects for Year Ahead
Recently, I presented the State of the City address to business leaders at the Prescott Chamber of Commerce Annual meeting. As I stated in my presentation, the state of the city is strong. Here are some of the highlights from my presentation. We have a new Mayor Pro Tem, Brandon Montoya. I wish … [Read more...] about City Highlights Projects for Year Ahead
Knowing CPR for Pets
When Kate Klasen’s five-pound dog started choking one day, she knew the Heimlich Maneuver from teaching human CPR but didn’t know exactly how to apply it to her pet. While she was ultimately able to save her, she realized it wasn’t enough just to know the life-saving techniques that are applied to … [Read more...] about Knowing CPR for Pets
How to Help Pets Suffering from Allergies
When our pets are showing symptoms like chewing or licking paws, itching and scratching, ear infections, hair loss or bald spots, hives, sneezing or runny eyes, they are communicating with us that they are suffering from food or environmental allergies. Allergies happen when your pet’s immune system … [Read more...] about How to Help Pets Suffering from Allergies
Feeling the Love From Pets
February is traditionally known as the month of love! If you need a little inspiration to understand and remember what unconditional love is, just take a look at your pets. We’ve all heard the saying “a dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than it loves itself.” Just look into their … [Read more...] about Feeling the Love From Pets
Increasing Survival in Cases of Cardiac Arrest
Damar Hamlin’s traumatic collapse during a nationally televised NFL game stunned football fans and viewers. Four days later, doctors said the 24-year-old Buffalo Bills player was making a “remarkable recovery” from cardiac arrest. We learned that immediately after Hamlin’s collapse, trainers … [Read more...] about Increasing Survival in Cases of Cardiac Arrest
Considering the Professional Look of Embroidery
The art of adding embroidery on clothing changed little for more than 2,000 years. Embroidery, seen as early as the 3rd century in Asia, spread to Europe as trade routes opened. Traditionally, it was used as a rich, decorative option for royalty and others of high status. In modern times, however, … [Read more...] about Considering the Professional Look of Embroidery
Yavapai College Announces First Bachelor’s Degree in Business
On Jan. 10, 2023, Yavapai College announced that it would offer a Bachelor of Science in business degree with a concentration in organizational management and leadership. Registration for classes begins April 17, with classes starting Aug. 12. It is the first baccalaureate degree to be offered at … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Announces First Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Prescott’s Carlisto Family Acquires Raskin’s Jewelers
Jim Carlisto and James Carlisto Jr., a father and son team, have acquired Raskin’s Jewelers, a third-generation family-owned, local jewelry company established in 1946. Jim Carlisto, Sr., a Prescott-area resident, looked at several business opportunities. In his search, he learned the Raskin’s … [Read more...] about Prescott’s Carlisto Family Acquires Raskin’s Jewelers