It’s tricky enough to match up homeless pets with new owners, but the upheavals of 12 months of pandemic conditions have added to the challenges of animal adoption. In some cases, it also has added new difficulties to the world of pet ownership. Sudden changes for families facing unemployment … [Read more...] about Rough Year for Pets, Too
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An Incredible Team Effort: Navajo-Hopi Relief Group Raises $18 Million in One Year
When Ethel Branch first launched a modest GoFundMe last March to help Navajo and Hopi elders and families withstand the impacts of COVID-19, she had no idea how quickly it would grow. One year later, the grassroots Navajo-Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund has received over 100,000 donations, … [Read more...] about An Incredible Team Effort: Navajo-Hopi Relief Group Raises $18 Million in One Year
Making Life Better
Our March ad theme is “A Clean Home Makes Life Better.” This last year has been so hard on so many of us. It literally has changed lives. Not all the changes are negative, however. Some people actually mention positives that have come out of this dark cloud we have all been experiencing. I go into … [Read more...] about Making Life Better
Governor Ducey Announces $65 Million From CDC For Vaccine Rollout
Governor Doug Ducey today announced Arizona is receiving $65,769,416 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to support COVID-19 vaccine clinics and strengthen vaccine confidence and community engagement. “We want to get Arizonans vaccinated as quickly, safely and efficiently as … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces $65 Million From CDC For Vaccine Rollout
The Shot Felt Round the World
Healthcare officials across Arizona high-fived, cheered, elbow-bumped and even shed tears of gratitude as the first doses of the Moderna vaccine were administered on Tuesday, Dec. 22. “This is a great way to end the year,” said Dr. Kristina Kezar, M.D., from Verde Valley Medical Center. “What a … [Read more...] about The Shot Felt Round the World
Childhood Inequities, Neglect, Abuse Hidden in Pandemic
Virginia Watahomigie is worried about our families. As the executive director for the Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth (CCC&Y), she knows that isolation, depression and anxiety – all conditions mental health experts say have been made worse by the pandemic – are increasingly having a … [Read more...] about Childhood Inequities, Neglect, Abuse Hidden in Pandemic
Is It Safe to Have House Cleaners in Your Home During the Pandemic?
There are so many questions regarding what is safe and what should be avoided during this pandemic. One of the constants is to keep things clean and disinfected. So, the question that some people have is, “Is it safe to have my house cleaners in my home?” There is no guarantee that anyone coming … [Read more...] about Is It Safe to Have House Cleaners in Your Home During the Pandemic?
Governor Ducey Shares Latest On COVID-19
Governor Doug Ducey today toured the vaccine distribution site at the Arizona State Fairgrounds and announced ten Arizona health care frontline workers who will be among the first Arizonans to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. After the tour, the Governor also announced the state is distributing $15 … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Shares Latest On COVID-19
Third COVID-19 Surge Stressing Healthcare Workers, Hospitals
As the number of COVID-19 patients rises in Central and Northern Arizona hospitals, healthcare officials say they are able to manage the situation for now, but that could change quickly. At the time of publication, Yavapai Regional Medical Center West (YRMC) was treating 16 COVID-19 patients, YRMC … [Read more...] about Third COVID-19 Surge Stressing Healthcare Workers, Hospitals
Coping with the Holiday Blues
Many of us may approach the holiday season with pleasure. It is, however, often a difficult and stressful time, too. The pandemic is making it necessary to miss some treasured holiday traditions. We are cautioned to avoid travel and to only gather with people in our “bubble.” Many families in our … [Read more...] about Coping with the Holiday Blues
