Education, self-assessment and planning are guidelines voiced repeatedly by the Grand Canyon National Park Service to ensure that hikers “Hike Smart” and understand the meaning of the adage, “Down is optional; up is mandatory.” Helping to ensure safety are Prevention Search and Rescue (PSAR) volunteers stationed on the trails. Implemented in 1997, PSAR was created as a result of increased heat-related illnesses on Grand Canyon trails. “District Rangers from south, north and inner canyon were … [Read more...] about Volunteering to Keep Hikers Safe in the Canyon
Sharing Success Stories of Regenerative Injections
Last month, I wrote about some of the nuts and bolts of prolotherapy. This month, I’m sharing stories of some of the patients who have had success with this treatment. As a reminder, prolotherapy is a regenerative injection that falls in the same category as platelet rich plasma therapy (PRP) and stem cell therapy. With prolotherapy, a needle is inserted into the area being treated and we rely on the patient’s controlled, healthy inflammatory response to regenerate tissue to promote healing in … [Read more...] about Sharing Success Stories of Regenerative Injections
Suicide Prevention Conference Designed to Change Statistics
Suicide continues to be one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Suicide crosses all cultures, ethnic groups and races, social circles and financial statuses. It is estimated that one in every six individuals contemplates suicide some time in their life. This number is significantly higher in young adults aged 15 to 19 years old, where suicide is the second leading cause of death. A recent study revealed that many more middle-school aged children are now attempting suicide to … [Read more...] about Suicide Prevention Conference Designed to Change Statistics
Understanding the Uncertain Home Seller
Hello, Flagstaff! As the home-selling season heats up, many homeowners begin considering the question: Is this the right time to sell, and if so, how can a realtor help me? Here are the four key advantages owners gain when hiring a real estate professional. Market Knowledge A local real estate agent has in-depth knowledge on current market trends. Real estate agents are tuned in to the industry economics. As such, your realtor is happy to provide accurate, up-to-date information on current … [Read more...] about Understanding the Uncertain Home Seller
Men: Stop Procrastinating and Make Your Health a Priority
In 1920, women lived one year longer than men. Now, men die almost five years earlier than women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, commonly known as the CDC, men die at higher rates than women from nine of the top 10 causes of death, such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, suicide and injuries. Men are often called the stronger sex, with women being the weaker sex, but when it comes to health statistics, men might actually be the weaker sex, even from … [Read more...] about Men: Stop Procrastinating and Make Your Health a Priority
Increasing Access to Higher Education; Benefiting Individuals, Communities
Last month, we celebrated an extraordinary class of Lumberjacks: More than 5,800 students earned degrees from Northern Arizona University. Commencement celebrates the tenacity, dedication and determination our students have displayed through many years of hard work. This is one of many personal achievements that will define their lives and mark the beginning of a new chapter and new possibilities. These graduates are our future. Many of our Lumberjacks are living and working in Arizona after … [Read more...] about Increasing Access to Higher Education; Benefiting Individuals, Communities
Rooted in Fitness
Kelsey Mercer, owner of Roots, Mind, Body, Health and Fitness Center, is the picture of toughness. While obtaining her training and education in exercise physiology and Pilates, she did not let anything get in the way of her goal, and that included raising six children. “I’ve been in fitness for over 20 years and started teaching aerobics in high school,” said Mercer. “My intention was to earn a degree in physical therapy, but plans changed with my husband’s job, so I became a personal trainer. … [Read more...] about Rooted in Fitness
Woodson Engineering Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting Northern Arizona Communities
The engineering firm involved in such notable Northern Arizona projects as Timber Sky, The Village at Aspen Place, Ponderosa Trails, Flagstaff’s Southside Redevelopment, Winslow’s Downtown Revitalization Project, Coconino Community College Lone Tree campus and many other developments from Tusayan to Williams and across the state is celebrating 25 years in business. Mark and Lupe (Guadalupe) Woodson founded Woodson Engineering and Surveying in June 1994 after Mark worked for the City of … [Read more...] about Woodson Engineering Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting Northern Arizona Communities
Financial Investment Firm Giving Back to NAU Roots
A financial investment firm founded in 2013 by five Northern Arizona University graduates stays connected with the university by giving back with their time, talent and wealth. Southwest Wealth Strategies, located in Scottsdale, was founded by John Arnold, a 1999 graduate; Mark Asher, 1996; Ray Dimuzio, 1999; Chris Lanier, 2007; and Ben Miles, 2003. Arnold, Asher, Dimuzio and Lanier were active in the Delta Chi Fraternity while attending NAU. The firm recently hired another NAU alumnus as their … [Read more...] about Financial Investment Firm Giving Back to NAU Roots
Sisters Over-the-Top about Overland
Jessica Kirchner and Lindsey Hubley are the new owners of the very popular Overland Expo, a camping and exploring extravaganza for the outdoors man and woman. They are also no strangers to staging large events. While these sisters were growing up, their dad had an event promotion company. “We used to tear tickets at the gate. We did everything. We were slave labor. No kidding,” Kirchner said with a chuckle. Based in Indianapolis, the two grew up learning the family business from the ground up, … [Read more...] about Sisters Over-the-Top about Overland