Cancer Support Community Opens in Flagstaff https://soundcloud.com/user-559986867/on-the-grid-podcast-volume-14 For the first time, Cancer Support Community Arizona (CSCAZ) is establishing services in Flagstaff, available to anyone impacted by cancer. Free programs focus on emotional support, health and nutrition, education, social engagement, and resources and referrals. Hear from psychologist and two-time cancer survivor Sandi Ernst Perez, Ph.D., who is leading the Northern Arizona … [Read more...] about On the Grid: Cancer Support Community Opens in Flagstaff
Empowering Girls Two Hundred Miles at a Time
Think back to when you learned how to ride a bike. With a wobbly start, pedaling as hard as you could, you took off into the world. The pride you felt may have been uncontainable, with a newfound sense of confidence and a beaming smile. This is the feeling Claudia Jackson, Girl Scout Troop Leader of Troop 7314 with the Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, wanted to bring to the Indian Wells community on the Navajo Nation. “I’ve always been passionate about cycling, although I only do it … [Read more...] about Empowering Girls Two Hundred Miles at a Time
Protecting Dogs from Parvovirus
Parvovirus is a viral disease that is common among canines. It prefers to grow in rapidly dividing cells, particularly in young puppies. The intestinal tract of young dogs is full of rapidly dividing cells and is a prime location for the virus to grow. It attacks and kills the cells, causing bloody and loose stool, which is one of the most common symptoms of Parvo. The symptoms of Parvovirus begin with lethargy and lack of interest in food. The dog typically seems depressed and usually has a … [Read more...] about Protecting Dogs from Parvovirus
How Gardening Fits Into the Root-to-Stem Movement
Here’s one of those statistics that just leaves your mouth hanging open in disbelief: According to the Environmental Protection Agency, people in the United States generate an average of 4.4 pounds of trash per person per day. Now, on the plus side, about one and a half of those 4.4 pounds gets recycled or composted. The bad news is that almost three pounds (per person! per day!) is destined for an incinerator, a landfill or the ocean. This has led to increased interest in two of the new … [Read more...] about How Gardening Fits Into the Root-to-Stem Movement
Acquiring a Taste for Mead
The winner of the 2nd Annual Pioneer Pitch contest is betting that the next big thing in premium adult beverages will not be made from grapes or grains, but honey. Drinking Horn Meadery emerged as the victor in the Shark Tank-style competition that pitted close to 20 entrepreneurs against each other for $15,000 in cash prices, scholarships and Amazon Web Service (AWS) credits, plus business mentorship as an affiliate of the Moonshot at NACET program. The meadery’s presentation during the … [Read more...] about Acquiring a Taste for Mead
Breast Surgery is Performed for Many Reasons
Breast augmentation, breast lift and breast reduction are common procedures in the United States. Breast Augmentation Augmentation mammoplasty, or breast augmentation, is performed to enhance the appearance, size and contour of a woman’s breasts. Women consider breast augmentation for different reasons. Some women believe their breasts are too small or have lost shape after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Others want both breasts to be the same size and shape. Surgery to increase breast size … [Read more...] about Breast Surgery is Performed for Many Reasons
Snagging the Best Price for Your New Car
There’s nothing like that new car smell, but the car-buying process can be daunting when you consider the steps it takes to drive off the lot. Discover everything you need to know to get the best price for your next big purchase, and you’ll be doing a victory lap around the dealership in no time! Research. Do the bulk of your research at home before even setting foot onto a car lot. Browse nearby dealerships’ websites to see who has the best price and start there. If you’re set on a specific … [Read more...] about Snagging the Best Price for Your New Car
Calling on a Community to Battle Cancer from All Sides
Clearing the five-year mark can seem like an invisible finish line in a contest that many cancer patients feel is the race of their lives. Cindy May, owner of Cindy May Marketing in Flagstaff, crossed that line in March. “Cancer changed me,” she said. “Through my journey, it caused me to take a step back. I always realized that family, friends and work are all important, but I feel it on a much deeper level now.” May serves on the board of the newly-formed Flagstaff committee of the Cancer … [Read more...] about Calling on a Community to Battle Cancer from All Sides
Extending Electricity to Hundreds of Navajo Families
When was the last time you had to decide which one of your electronic devices to use for the day? For approximately 15,000 families in the vast Navajo Nation that expands into Arizona, Utah and New Mexico, having to make that decision has been a daily reality for years. In fact, it is not rare to meet a family that has waited more than 20 years to receive reliable electricity. Part of the reason is Navajo people’s traditional way of living, which includes farming, hunting and grazing of … [Read more...] about Extending Electricity to Hundreds of Navajo Families
Planning Ahead Can Protect Your Pet in an Emergency
If you’re like most pet owners in Flagstaff, your pet is an important member of your family. With the fire and monsoon season upon us, it’s important to think ahead to how you would protect them in an emergency. The team at High Country Humane wants you and your pets to be safe at all times and offers the following information. Whether you decide to stay put in an emergency or evacuate to a safer location, you will need to make plans in advance for your pets. Keep in mind that what’s best for … [Read more...] about Planning Ahead Can Protect Your Pet in an Emergency