There’s a new star on the horizon. Since 1966, the people of West Yavapai Guidance Clinic have walked alongside community friends and families as they journey toward strong mental health and behavioral health wellness. During the rebranding process, they were fortunate that the Taproot Foundation … [Read more...] about West Yavapai Guidance Clinic Announces New Name: Polara Health
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Boost Productivity, Save Time, Improve the Customer Experience
Microsoft 365 is like a treasure chest, full of delights waiting to be discovered. Most businesses get it just to access Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. Then, they find out there are so many other apps included. Find the right ones and you can save time, increase productivity and motivation, and … [Read more...] about Boost Productivity, Save Time, Improve the Customer Experience
Choosing the Right Cleaning Service
Prices are high for just about anything you purchase, from retail products to services for your home. The cost of living is always going up and the pandemic took such a huge toll on businesses large and small, that business owners have had to raise prices to stay in business. It is natural to look … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Cleaning Service
The New Choice in Hearing Protection
One of the first questions I ask a new patient is whether they have a history of loud noise exposure. Some say no, some mention hunting, and most brush it off as listening to loud music in their youth. But the truth is that, especially in our modern world, everyone is exposed to unsafe levels of … [Read more...] about The New Choice in Hearing Protection
School Bells Will be Ringing and Resources are All Around
The 2020-2021 school year presented a great many obstacles for administrators, teachers, students and families. As with most everything we all experienced over the last year, school looked quite different than any other time. But, as is always the case here in our beautiful community, everyone rose … [Read more...] about School Bells Will be Ringing and Resources are All Around
Animal Enrichment: Rethinking Pet Toys
When you think of a dog toy, what comes to mind? Is it a tennis ball, a squeaky toy shaped like some other animal, or a simple rope? There is no doubt that pet retailers have plenty of options. In my experience, it doesn’t take much to entertain my dog – a football with a squeaker in the middle … [Read more...] about Animal Enrichment: Rethinking Pet Toys
Valley Fever Vaccine Expected to be Coming Soon
Coughing, fever, weight loss, lack of appetite – these worrisome symptoms are all cause for alarm when exhibited by loved ones, including family pets. If you recognize these clinical signs of illness in your dog or cat, it could be an indicator of Valley Fever, a serious though relatively rare … [Read more...] about Valley Fever Vaccine Expected to be Coming Soon
Defining Culinary Teamwork
Growing up in our family, there were roles we each took as meals were being prepared. Opening cans of tomatoes and cream of mushroom soup was exciting for me, for my mom was going to make “Goulash,” a common casserole with ground beef, elbow macaroni and other fine ingredients we had in the … [Read more...] about Defining Culinary Teamwork
Best Landscape Trees for All Four Seasons
Trees are where your landscape value is. Plant them right, and your home value grows; get trees wrong, and they take over, lift patios and driveways, hide beautiful architecture, and more. Think of trees and the four seasons. Begin with trees that announce spring by blooming, then have trees that … [Read more...] about Best Landscape Trees for All Four Seasons
Tips for Preventing STIs
It is my passion and professional commitment to stop the spread of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and STIs (sexually transmitted infection) in our county and state! Today, I’d like to discuss prevention. Why? Because we need to increase our knowledge to stop the STIs from being shared. Here are … [Read more...] about Tips for Preventing STIs
