Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” This month, in light of everything going on from COVID-19 to unemployment, to everyday stress, to controlled expenses and the cost of living, Tom and I thought we would take a pause and have a lunchbreak, or a “breakfunch,” for those of us who eat small meals … [Read more...] about Adding a Window into Problems and Solutions with a Life Coach
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Our Public Schools Do Not Need to be the Poorest of the Poor
The “poorest of the poor” sadly describes the inadequate funding of many, if not all, of Yavapai County’s public school districts. Unfortunately, this is the reality for Prescott, Humboldt and Chino Valley Unified districts, Mingus Union High School district and Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary district. … [Read more...] about Our Public Schools Do Not Need to be the Poorest of the Poor
Feeling the Rewards of Volunteering
Somebody asked, “Why do people volunteer?” and I flashed back on a memory of a friend of mine who campaigned with everyone she met. “Volunteer,” she’d say. “It’s good for you!” She even went so far as to tie a volunteer project into her birthday celebration, and in those instances, she would bring … [Read more...] about Feeling the Rewards of Volunteering
Serving Our Community and Our Pets
Here at Prescott Maid to Order, we know how important our furry friends are to our clients. We see it every day in the homes of the people we serve. Often, we find that the kids are all grown up and the companionship of the pets in these homes is paramount to the lives of our clients. Because of … [Read more...] about Serving Our Community and Our Pets
Yavapai College Positions for the Future
This past year was a landmark year for Yavapai College (YC), filled with outstanding accomplishments, partnerships and exciting things to come. As president of YC, I can assure you that where we are today did not happen overnight. Our faculty, staff and administrators have worked tirelessly … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Positions for the Future
Understanding the Microbiome of the Dog
Did you know that the dog has trillions of little friends who manage his microbiome? Your dog is made up of trillions of little cells. These cells form your dog’s bones, organs and skin. And their functions are controlled by your dog’s genes. There are other residents in your dog such as tiny little … [Read more...] about Understanding the Microbiome of the Dog
Optimizing Nutrition for Your Canine Companion
We’ve all heard the expression “You are what you eat.” It follows that your dog is what he or she eats. While we know that proper diet is an important aspect of maintaining good health, the question of what to feed our beloved canine companions looms large since many of the commercially available … [Read more...] about Optimizing Nutrition for Your Canine Companion
Treating Emotional Disorders with Maskers
Often when discussing hearing aids with a new patient, they’ll ask, “They just make things louder, right?” Yes, hearing aids do amplify auditory signals, but they also offer so much more. In fact, they are like mini-computers for your ears. New models can stream music and count your steps! But … [Read more...] about Treating Emotional Disorders with Maskers
Testing Prescott Area Wells
On July 8, the City of Prescott learned that recent test results found the presence of man-made chemicals called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) in two of its water production wells located in the airport area. While PFOA and PFOS are not currently regulated by the … [Read more...] about Testing Prescott Area Wells
Anthony Torres, M.D., Named President, CEO of Dignity Health, YRMC
Dignity Health has announced that Anthony Torres, M.D., will serve as the next president and chief executive officer of Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). Dr. Torres has nearly 40 years of healthcare experience, and his leadership skills, medical expertise and dedication to the community are an … [Read more...] about Anthony Torres, M.D., Named President, CEO of Dignity Health, YRMC
