In a press conference on Thursday, Arizona officials relayed the message that they are not concerned about the increase in the positive cases despite what appears to be multiple negative trends in the state’s coronavirus cases. In the press conference, Gov. Doug Ducey and Health Director Dr. Cara Christ relayed that the recent rises in new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and positive test percentages aren’t unexpected or reason for concern. This week, the state reported more than 1,100 … [Read more...] about Arizona Officials Not Concerned By Negative COVID-19 Trends
A Great Education: The Same, But Different
The COVID-19 outbreak brought the Coconino Community College community together for our students in ways I didn’t know were possible. The administrative staff immediately went into high gear to keep the college running as smoothly as possible as we responded to direction from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Coconino County Health and Human Services, the Arizona Department of Health Services and the Office of the Governor. Faculty put in unbelievable numbers of hours to migrate … [Read more...] about A Great Education: The Same, But Different
Engaging in Community Service Aids in Recovery
In his book, “Boys Adrift,” Dr. Leonard Sax explains men need to be responsible, because if men are not needed, they do not flourish. Furthermore, according to organizational psychologist Benjamin P. Hardy, men actually step down if they are not needed. For example, when expectations are low, you will find young men demonstrating behaviors like remaining in their parents’ homes longer into adulthood and failing to thrive overall. Back2Basics believes addiction takes away and recovery gives … [Read more...] about Engaging in Community Service Aids in Recovery
How Home Selling has Evolved During the Coronavirus
When the pandemic hit, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey classified real estate as an essential service. Assisting home sellers and buyers continued unabated by many real estate professionals. There have been, however, some major changes in the real estate industry. With these changes, the industry is continuing to evolve and realtors are continuing to serve their clients with the highest of standards and safety in mind. Technology is something that many realtors have been leveraging for years, but … [Read more...] about How Home Selling has Evolved During the Coronavirus
Gardening Sustainability: The Greener Good
This past April, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Now, it is possible you missed it, since coverage of the anniversary got swallowed up by the coronavirus pandemic, but it is an important milestone. Think about how much has changed in our view of ecology in the past five decades. The message of reduce, reuse and recycle is now standard; we are all looking to lower our carbon footprint; and water conservation is understood to be incredibly important. That extends to our … [Read more...] about Gardening Sustainability: The Greener Good
Playing the Long Game of Good Health
There is nothing like a global pandemic to make a person take a good, long look at their health, right? For me, the past few months have made me slow down and evaluate what steps I can take to be my healthiest and keep my immune system in tip top shape. And these words really resonate with me: “You can’t out-supplement or out-medicate poor diet and lifestyle.” I hope they resonate with a lot of people. I care a lot about the health of individuals and the health of my … [Read more...] about Playing the Long Game of Good Health
Give Dad the Gift of a Rapid Tension Release Massage
Massage is wonderful; Rapid Tension Release Massage is extraordinary. Doesn’t dad deserve an extraordinary massage? Rapid Tension Release (also known as vibration or percussion) Massage uses rapid movement to ease muscle tension and reduce aches and pains. This specialized massage technique provides concentrated, rapid, short-duration pulses deep into the hard-to-reach muscles and tissues to stimulate blood flow and relax tight muscles, ligaments, tendons and the fascia that covers and … [Read more...] about Give Dad the Gift of a Rapid Tension Release Massage
Flagstaff Library Providing Online Programs, Services
In an effort to continue to provide valuable community services during a period of social distancing, the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library has begun to expand its suite of programming to include online options. Traditionally, the Flagstaff Library has served its community with a variety of in-person programs, ranging from storytime for children to writing groups, book discussions and job-seeker workshops. During a period of extended closures and limited patron interaction, the … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Library Providing Online Programs, Services
Working Together, Keeping Our Community Strong
Hello, Northern Arizona. It’s early June as I sit and write this and already it feels like summer has gone on forever. We have moved from stay-at-home orders through an ongoing pandemic to a curfew issued after days of riots. On the same day George Floyd was killed, another young black man, Dion Johnson, was shot by police in Phoenix. People are understandably upset and frustrated with a system that doesn’t seem to be changing. Violence in response to violence is not going to bring … [Read more...] about Working Together, Keeping Our Community Strong
Guidance and Support for Reopening Businesses
Businesses are encouraged to develop reopening plans that support best public health practices based on the current guidance and the current local situation. Organizations are invited to submit their reopening plans for a free review by public health officials. Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) recommends following guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Arizona Department of Health Services. Reopening guidelines are available at … [Read more...] about Guidance and Support for Reopening Businesses