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 negative effect on children in Arizona, particularly in rural areas where resources are less available than in larger cities and distances to travel for support are far greater. Watahomigie also is … [Read more...] about Childhood Inequities, Neglect, Abuse Hidden in Pandemic
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Northern Arizona VA Health Care System begins COVID-19 vaccinations
Recently, the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) began administering COVID-19 inoculations using the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. This follows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization for this vaccine. “The Northern Arizona VA is eager to offer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to our health care personnel and Veterans in our Community Living Center,” said Jean Gurga, medical center director. “Receiving the vaccine is like having hope delivered. As vaccine … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona VA Health Care System begins COVID-19 vaccinations
Winslow Levee Project Construction Secured by Sinema in Bipartisan Water Resources Bill
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema secured a provision in the Congressionally-approved bipartisan Water Resources Development Act that authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to begin construction on the Winslow Levee Project to reduce the risk of flooding in Winslow. “Working across the aisle and with local Arizona stakeholders, we secured approval so the Army Corps can begin construction on the Winslow Levee to keep Arizonans safe from floods,” said Sinema. Following … [Read more...] about Winslow Levee Project Construction Secured by Sinema in Bipartisan Water Resources Bill
Sinema and Schweikert Lead Congressional Delegation for Fair Share of Coronavirus Relief Funds
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema and Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) partnered in a bicameral, bipartisan effort to ensure Arizona Medicaid providers receive their full share of coronavirus Provider Relief Funds. “We are concerned the current reconciliation of CARES Act funding requirements will disproportionally affect Arizona hospitals that continue to operate tirelessly to serve their communities through the end of the pandemic and beyond,” wrote members of the Arizona … [Read more...] about Sinema and Schweikert Lead Congressional Delegation for Fair Share of Coronavirus Relief Funds
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 million in additional funding to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) for health emergency needs. The funding will be used to help replenish the public health emergency fund. “The … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Shares Latest On COVID-19
ARRIVED: COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
Arizona received the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine doses today, Monday, December 14, 2020. This week, distribution of the vaccine will begin in the state’s largest population centers, Maricopa and Pima Counties. “The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Arizona — and this is something we can all be thankful for,” said Governor Doug Ducey. “We are facing the greatest public health challenge of our lifetime, and Americans stepped up to get the vaccine to our communities quickly and efficiently. … [Read more...] about ARRIVED: COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
Resilient WWII Army Veteran in Prescott Survives Two National Pandemics
WWII Army Veteran Milton Zaczek celebrated his 101st Birthday in early November with an enjoyable get-together with friends. However, a few weeks later, he received a less than pleasant surprise - a COVID-19 positive diagnosis. Early one day, Zaczek had planned to go driving with a friend but began to feel unwell. He felt so sick that he asked his friend to take him instead to the Emergency Department at the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System in Prescott. After testing positive for … [Read more...] about Resilient WWII Army Veteran in Prescott Survives Two National Pandemics
Governor Ducey Orders Flags At Half-Staff In Recognition Of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset today, December 7, 2020, in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. “Arizona joins the nation on December 7th to pause and remember the 2,400 American lives lost during the attacks on Pearl Harbor 79 years ago,” said Governor Ducey. “On the day that changed our nation forever, American service members displayed unwavering bravery — which was carried on by those who fought to … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Orders Flags At Half-Staff In Recognition Of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
The Nutcracker Suite in Modern Bare Feet Movie, Filmed in Flagstaff
With the current pandemic and social restrictions, Canyon Movement Company has made a FILM of their Nutcracker Suite in Modern Bare Feet! This isn’t a live-stream of a stage production, it is a film of the show that has been created and produced all around Flagstaff over the past three months. A professional movie is what you’ll find at Canyon Movement Company’s fifteenth production of the Nutcracker Suite in Modern Bare Feet this December. Partnering with Canyon Dance Academy, Velocity … [Read more...] about The Nutcracker Suite in Modern Bare Feet Movie, Filmed in Flagstaff
Governor Ducey Announces Latest Actions To Fight COVID-19, Increase Hospital Staffing
Governor Doug Ducey today announced a series of meaningful actions to fight the spread of COVID-19 in Arizona, support our hospitals and frontline health care workers, and provide the state’s hard-hit restaurants with the resources needed to keep patrons and staff healthy. Speaking at the State Public Health Laboratory, Governor Ducey outlined measures to ensure Arizonans have access to the vaccine and hospitals can meet the staffing demands of the recent rise in COVID-19 cases. The … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces Latest Actions To Fight COVID-19, Increase Hospital Staffing