Many people live in the Prescott area for the outdoor lifestyle it provides. The outdoor lifestyle typically involves movement – hiking with the kids and family dog through groves of oaks and pines, biking and running or jogging on trails and streets. Needless to say, the feet can put in some work. But a painful condition called plantar fasciitis, also known as “jogger’s heel,” can hamper those activities or even stop them all together. According to the sports medicBy Mark Loveine community, … [Read more...] about Heel Pain, Foot Pain, Plantar Fasciitis? Massage May be the Answer
Simplifying Common Health Insurance Terms
Health insurance is becoming more costly and more confusing. As an informed consumer, you should know the most common terms and definitions in your health plan. A premium is the payment you make to the insurance company to keep your health plan active. If your health insurance is through your employer, the premium is most likely deducted from your paycheck during the benefit year, i.e., a consecutive 12 months of insurance coverage. Your annual accruals of your deductible and out-of-pocket … [Read more...] about Simplifying Common Health Insurance Terms
Patient-Centered Cancer Care
The Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare in Flagstaff and Sedona are distinguished by multidisciplinary medical teams made up of compassionate radiation oncologists, nurses, social workers and dietitians dedicated to providing patients with the latest in cancer care. During traditional cancer treatment, patients often experience a variety of side effects from exposure to radiation – a highly effective tool in killing cancer cells, but also a danger to healthy portions of the body. As … [Read more...] about Patient-Centered Cancer Care
Understanding Emergency Management During Fire Season
As summer heats up in Coconino County, our residents and visitors alike are reminded that living and recreating amongst such unspoiled wilderness comes with risk and responsibility. Recent wildfires throughout the state illustrate the extreme risk of irresponsible fire behavior and the responsibility we all have to ensure our community stays safe from the natural and not-so-natural disasters. As part of this responsibility, Coconino County and the Coconino National Forest enacted Stage 2 fire … [Read more...] about Understanding Emergency Management During Fire Season
Addressing Minimum Wage, Affordable Housing, Water Conservation
Hello Flagstaff! I hope you all are enjoying your summer. As Council wraps up its session, I have been reflecting on what we have accomplished. Governing is often a series of conversations and compromises, and it is through working together that we all succeed, it is by working together that we make progress. When I came into office the most pressing issue in front of Council was the competing timelines between the two minimum wage initiatives passed by the voters in November. After much … [Read more...] about Addressing Minimum Wage, Affordable Housing, Water Conservation
How to Choose the Right Gym for You
Honesty! When it comes to choosing the right gym, being honest with yourself is the best way to guarantee success. Every year, the most-made and least-kept New Year’s resolutions are to get healthier and get in shape. As a matter of fact, in early 2017, there were more than 62,776,640 Internet searches on this topic. The sad fact is that 90 percent of people drop out within the first five months after making the New Year’s resolution. Now, with summer upon us, many are wondering if paying for … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Right Gym for You
What to Know About Extended Stay Trips
If you caught the travel bug, there is nothing worse for you than sitting idle at home for a few months. As you are getting ready to call your trusted travel consultant to plan the next adventure, take a mental note of your remaining vacation days and let’s have a closer look at the benefits of an extended trip. First off, an extended stay can help you save lots of your hard-earned money. Consider this, while a week-long cruise through the Mediterranean might cost you $350 per day, a 16- or … [Read more...] about What to Know About Extended Stay Trips
Town Hall Discussion Addresses Education, Economy
Improving education and growing Arizona’s economy were topics of discussion during a June 1 Legislative Town Hall session hosted by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce featuring State Senator Sylvia Allen and State Representatives Brenda Barton and Bob Thorpe. Sen. Allen, a realtor by trade, said Arizona is doing what it can to fund education, but the economy is still not where it was before the Great Recession. “The money [for education] will only come as fast as our economy recovers. … [Read more...] about Town Hall Discussion Addresses Education, Economy
Fire and Ice: Extreme Weather Hits Vineyards in Arizona, France
Severe weather has wreaked havoc with winemakers on both sides of the Atlantic this spring. As adjusting with the elements is a staple of agriculture, Arizona winemakers and aficionados anxiously watched destructive flames approach Sonoita, the state’s oldest continuous viticultural area located south of Tucson. Meanwhile, Sonoita-Elgin, its counterpart in France’s Bordeaux and Burgundy regions, was taking extreme measures to keep vineyards warm through the night, fighting off the worst frost … [Read more...] about Fire and Ice: Extreme Weather Hits Vineyards in Arizona, France
Advocates Helping Foster Kids Reach Independence
At a time when our country is celebrating its independence, hundreds of kids in Arizona’s foster care system are trying to finds theirs without the guidance and direction that traditionally comes from parents. Teens who enter the foster care system are at a disadvantage when it comes to independence. They are more likely than younger children to be placed in a group home or shelter situation with up to a dozen other youth and limited opportunities for personal growth. This hits hard at a time … [Read more...] about Advocates Helping Foster Kids Reach Independence