"The practice of medicine is a calling in which your heart will be exercised equally with your head.” These words were spoken more than 100 years ago by a physician known as the founder of modern medicine. Yet, even today, they perfectly describe the experience of LaNette Smith, M.D., an … [Read more...] about A Call to Care: New Breast Surgeon Joins Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group
Imagining a World Beyond the Pandemic
Events like the COVID-19 pandemic can turn the world upside down. The immediate impact of this turmoil creates sometimes insurmountable challenges to small businesses. But it is nearly impossible to predict the long-term effects on those small businesses that have somehow managed to survive the … [Read more...] about Imagining a World Beyond the Pandemic
Yavapai County Growing
Yavapai County Supervisor for District 1 Harry Oberg says the population is growing. The latest data show a county population of 236,209 in 2020. In 2011, it was 212,033. Yavapai County, which in pre-statehood days was the “Mother County of Arizona,” had a population growth of 11.93 percent during … [Read more...] about Yavapai County Growing
The Outpatient Services Building West: Built for Your Health
In late October, the much anticipated Outpatient Services Building West will begin to open in stages to serve our community. Located on the campus of Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center West (YRMC) in Prescott, this new state-of-the-art health and wellness center combines high-tech … [Read more...] about The Outpatient Services Building West: Built for Your Health
Yoga and Breath to Increase Quality of Life
In yoga, we call the breath “prana,” which means life force energy. What better way to increase our quality of life than by generating life force energy! That is exactly what we are doing while practicing yoga with our geriatric and/or disabled populations. When we focus on the breath, we are also … [Read more...] about Yoga and Breath to Increase Quality of Life
Insider Secrets Your Landscaper Won’t Share
Whether it’s having hardscape features installed, performing chores or selecting plants for the yard, it’s helpful to understand the insider secrets landscapers won’t share. Thinking like a professional saves lots of money, time and frustration. Best of all, unlocking these pro tips will help … [Read more...] about Insider Secrets Your Landscaper Won’t Share
October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and while we believe every month has that title, special attention is given to October in hopes that all of these beautiful souls will find their forever homes. Most pets are brought to us and other humane societies through no fault of their own. The … [Read more...] about October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Tortoises Make Lifelong Companions
Courtney Sheldon had always wanted a pet tortoise. When she was 9 years old, her family would help take care of a dog kennel when the owner was away. She spent her time at the pond out back, playing with the turtles. When she moved to Arizona in 2020, she mentioned to her boyfriend that they … [Read more...] about Tortoises Make Lifelong Companions
Healing Powers of the Herd
A point often proven by history: The horse has a lot to teach the human. Contact between the two became closer when man started domesticating the horse around 4000 BC, and the relationship has evolved over time to inexorably link the two species. Today, that link is being used effectively to … [Read more...] about Healing Powers of the Herd
Unique Opportunity to Own a Crown Jewel of Prescott History
In a town as rich with history as Prescott, there are few buildings as iconic as the Bashford-Burmister building where Bashford Courts resides. An atrium mall, Bashford Courts is known for unique specialty shops that are sure to entice locals and visitors alike. Beyond the variety of items, visitors … [Read more...] about Unique Opportunity to Own a Crown Jewel of Prescott History
