Get Ready for College at MALC

Mohave Accelerated Learning Center (MALC) is working harder than ever to prepare students for life after high school.

For several years, the school has offered a Dual Enrollment program in partnership with Mohave Community College (MCC) that allows students to take college courses on the high school campus while receiving high school and college credit. The program has been highly successful, with more than half of the 2019 graduating class leaving MALC with some college credit already under their belts. The school now offers more than 20 Dual Enrollment courses as part of their regular schedule.

Mohave Accelerated has also partnered with the Western Arizona Vocational Education (WAVE) Joint Technical District to help provide better vocational and technical education. Through the WAVE partnership, MALC students are able to take vocational courses at the local MCC campus after school hours at no cost. Last year, Mohave Accelerated students utilized the program to take courses in welding, automotive repair, business and the community colleges CNA program.

Additionally, MALC is partnering with WAVE to offer several Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses for the upcoming school year. Students will have the opportunity to receive specialized training from skilled instructors in several areas, including construction, business, and culinary arts. CTE classes provide students with marketable workforce skills and help prepare them for college courses in their field of interest.

Looking past their prep programs, they have worked diligently to create a great environment for a true quality education.

The school has invested heavily in technology with computer labs and screen projectors in nearly every classroom.Cloud-based tools like Microsoft Office 365 extend the learning process beyond the school hours and location. More importantly, MALC prides itself on building a highly qualified instructional staff with years of experience and a genuine love for teaching. Quite simply, Mohave Accelerated teachers care deeply about their students, and the school’s smaller class sizes allow them to give everyone the attention they need and deserve.

MALC has a lot to offer outside of the classroom as well. They are a member of the Arizona Interscholastic Association and offers a variety of interscholastic sports including: football, volleyball, golf, basketball, baseball and softball. In addition, a number of extracurricular clubs are available, such as Kiwanis Key Club, Rotary Interact Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, and more. Odyssey of the Mind, a club devoted to creative problem solving, competed against other schools in the spring to qualify for the World Finals. The school’s STEAM Club (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) took a trip this summer to Washington, D.C. and New York City, and the Travel Club plans a trip abroad each year.

If you’ve got a student in high school, chances are you’re already thinking about how to get them prepared for the next stage of life. Whether it’s a vocational career, community college, or a 4-year university, Mohave Accelerated Learning Center can help.

Call (928) 758-MALC or come by our main campus at 625 Marina Blvd. in Bullhead City.

Your Healthy Choices

The Bullhead Health Club and Paragon Physical Therapy and Rehab are two businesses with the same mission: “To keep the citizens of the Tri-State area fit, active, and pain free so that they are able to maintain the highest quality of life possible”. Even though the manner in which they accomplish these goals may vary, both organizations acknowledge the value of each other in keeping our community members healthy and doing the activities that they enjoy.

The Bullhead Health Club is owned by Don Walker. With a background in Exercise Physiology, Don has 33 years of experience developing exercise programs designed specifically around an individual’s physical limitations and fitness goals. With 2 locations, one in Bullhead City (in the Riverview Mall), and one in Fort Mohave (just north of Joy Lane), they specialize in all aspects of exercise and fitness, weight loss and conditioning programs. Recently, Bullhead Health Club has added $80,000 in state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment which all provides new fantastic movements for the club members, with very little or no joint stress. Working with some of the industry’s best exercise equipment makes exercise more enjoyable and even fun! Changing the community’s health and wellness has been the club’s commitment for the last 17 years. Bullhead Health Club Strength and Conditioning is the fitness facility that changes people’s lives. A facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s a perfect fit for the person who wants to make real changes in their life. The staff is here to help by personalizing each and every one of their member’s needs.

Paragon Physical Therapy and Rehab is owned by Lori Petrik. Lori has been a licensed Physical Therapist for 25 years and 20 of those years have been spent treating citizens in this community. She specializes in treating pain and/or motion restrictions in the neck, back, and extremities whether caused by overuse, trauma, or the normal wear and tear associated with aging. For those experiencing joint pain or mobility issues, Physical Therapy is the place to start. Lori also has many years of experience treating neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s, and MS.
As a Physical Therapist, Lori strives to help patients regain pain-free movement which is crucial not only to their quality of life but also to their ability to earn a living or live independently. Along with Physical Therapy, Paragon also offers a Pulmonary Rehab program to benefit those suffering from respiratory issues such as COPD, Asthma, Emphysema, and Chronic Bronchitis. This program works to improve strength and endurance so that these individuals are able to walk and perform daily activities with decreased shortness of breath.

Both Don and Lori have come to trust each other’s professional background and skill in their respective field. A professional connection between Physical Therapists and Fitness Centers only makes sense. As Lori explains, “I stress to my patients that maintaining our bodies is a lifetime commitment. I always encourage them to continue their conditioning programs once they are discharged from Paragon at facilities such as the Bullhead Health Club. When I know which facility that they will be joining, I can talk with the trainers at these gyms to help design a program for this patient that will prevent re-injury and continue to progress them towards their goals”.

If being physically active throughout your life is important to you, let these businesses help you make this goal a reality. Combining the skills of these businesses offer members and patients more options, more professional care, and more results than ever before.

Contact Bullhead Health Club located at 2585 Miracle Mile, Suite 107 (in the Riverview Mall), or call 928-704-4610. Bullhead Health Club’s second location is located at 5401 Highway 95, Fort Mohave. Call 928-768- 1339.

Paragon Physical Therapy and Rehab located at 2350 Miracle Mile, Suite 370, call 928-444- 8168 or click www.paragonptandrehab.com.

Tri-State Community Healthcare

The newest addition to our medical staff brings more than two decades of experience to our patients Donna Kelly is currently employed full time as a Family Nurse Practitioner for Tri- State Community Healthcare Center of the Mohave Valley, AZ. Donna Kelly is an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner, board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and currently licensed to practice in the states of California, Arizona, and Nevada. Donna Kelly, FNP began her career in nursing in 1990 as a Registered Nurse and has been a family nurse practitioner since 2015.

Donna is a certified Emergency Nurse with extensive experience in Emergency and Urgent Care. At the Community Health Center, Donna Kelly, FNP focuses on women’s health services. Donna Kelly, FNP is active in the community with the Shriner’s Children hospital and has volunteered for remote area medical clinics and international medical missions.

Tri-State Community Healthcare Center (TSCHC), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation (FQHC) in Tri-State area, has a 7- year history of providing culturally competent and age-appropriate medical, dental, and mental health services to low-income and medically underserved residents of California and Arizona.

TSCHC provides healthcare services on an open-access basis to families and individuals seeking health services. Services are provided regardless of race, group affiliation, age, gender, or the patient’s ability to pay. The patient is empowered with knowledge and resources that will allow them to take an active role in their health and make informed decisions about their well-being.

TSCHC’s service delivery approach is broad in scope, addressing the medical health, oral health, behavioral health, and social complexities encountered by general community residents through a range of primary care services, chronic care/disease management, case management, mental health, and referrals to dental care. The clinics are staffed with family practitioners, mid-level providers, laboratory specialists, patient education specialists, outreach staff, and clinical support staff sufficient to meeting the needs of each service area population.

TSCHC welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, CHDP, AHCCCS, TRICARE, Care1st and most Private Insurance. Our clinic also offers a sliding scale fee to patients based on family size and income. Uninsured and underinsured patients can benefit from financial assistance programs that are available for health situations you may be experiencing. If you have private or employer-based insurance, our clinic welcomes that too. If you obtain insurance while a patient at TSCHC, we would be happy to continue serving you. Tri-State Community Healthcare Center complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Tri-State Community Healthcare Center provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with our staff. Tri- State Community Healthcare Center provides free language assistance services to people whose primary language is not English.

Whether you are looking for a pediatrician, podiatry, a geriatric, a family medicine clinician, a family dentist or a behavioral health counselor – Tri-State Community Healthcare Center can be your “provider of choice” for your entire family. Schedule an appointment today by calling Needles, CA (760) 326-0222 or Mohave Valley, AZ (928) 768-7113.

FREE PATIENT TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE!!!

Gordy’s Auto Body

Nearly 30 Years Serving the Tri-State Area

Driven towards excellence and distinguished in service are just a few ways to describe Gordy’s Auto Body and the impact the business has made on our community. Beginning their journey in 1990, it is safe to say that James and Andrea Carpenter have been the pinnacle of automotive expertise throughout the Tri-State area.

When asked what it took to stay in business for so many years, James and Andrea had a few things to say. “Most importantly, surround yourself with good individuals, a team that holds you to your mission. We would not be where we are today without the strong team at Gordy’s Auto Body. They are the force behind the business and they embody our core beliefs,” James said.

Andrea went on to say, “The customer has always come first, our standards in service have always been the most important to us. To this day we will pick up customers, drop them off, and ensure they are updated through each step of their vehicle’s repair.”

Between the two of them, they have a combined 22 years of community service and appreciation for the town in which they love. James has served as a faithful Rotarian for nearly fifteen years. Andrea has given several years to organizations such as Kiwanis Club and Soroptimist International. Through all odds they have always recognized the importance of giving back to business and organizations that help our community to move forward to the future for our youth.

For nearly 30 years, Gordy’s Auto Body has aimed to surpass the industries standard of excellence. They have been recognized for their ICAR Gold Standard certifications and they are consistently praised through the Better Business Bureau. James stresses saying, “It is so important to have our customers know we strive to keep our facility up-to-date and always at the forefront of our industry.”

Gordy’s Auto Body has worked diligently to keep their equipment at the state of the art and their facility reputable. Year after year, Gordy’s Auto Body has served the community and its customers with an unparalleled dedication to excellence. As James has always said, “Quality is not expensive, it’s priceless!”

“We just want to say thank you to everyone in our community, on our team and the community who have stood beside us during the good times and the hard times. We would not have created the business we had always dreamed of if not for you. It has been a journey for us and we are so blessed to look back on all the fun memories we have made.” -James and Andrea Carpenter.

Gordy’s Auto Body is located at 3060 Highway 95. For any questions please call 928-763-5577.