Healthy living is a priority for many people today. Hours are spent at the gym and extra dollars are spent at the grocery store in an attempt to sculpt the best version of yourself. However, even with all the time and money spent on looking and feeling good, many people overlook one of the key ingredients to health and wellness -- good posture. Poor posture has been proven to cause pain in the back and neck, and this pain negatively affects both physical and emotional well being. Fortunately, … [Read more...] about Good Posture: The Key to Health and Wellness
FMC Celebrates 80 Years of Care, Milestones, Pioneering Doctors
Members of the Sechrist family joined in a Flagstaff Medical Center celebration on Thursday, Sept. 29, that honored the late Charles W. Sechrist, M.D., who started the hospital as a 25-bed facility 80 years ago with just two physicians. “It was nothing short of a miracle. My grandparents arrived here in 1928. Seven years later, they started a hospital while running a practice,” said Charles “Chuck” Sechrist, a Northern Arizona Healthcare pharmacist. He told the gathering he started his career … [Read more...] about FMC Celebrates 80 Years of Care, Milestones, Pioneering Doctors
Did you know Oct. 19 is BRA Day?
Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona wants you to know that Wednesday, Oct. 19 is Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day. Breast reconstruction is an important part of the journey for women battling breast cancer. For many, it restores a sense of wholeness by recreating what cancer has taken. Sadly, many women are not always aware of their options for breast reconstruction. Following a diagnosis of breast cancer, many times, women are processing a lot of very important information and making … [Read more...] about Did you know Oct. 19 is BRA Day?
Keeping Deductions in Mind
The extension deadline will be here before you know it! As you are preparing your taxes, here are a few things that taxpayers tend to overlook: Medical Expenses I would say the biggest deduction not included is medical expenses. It is almost impossible to itemize medical expenses on the federal tax return because of the income limitation on the Schedule A. However, if a taxpayer can itemize, Arizona allows these expenses to be 100 percent deductible. Included in these medical expenses … [Read more...] about Keeping Deductions in Mind
Five Estate Planning Questions to Ask About Real Estate
Preparing your estate in advance is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. Many estates include real estate in the form of a primary home, vacation home and other family properties. While inheriting a property can be a wonderful legacy, it also comes with obligations that heirs may be unprepared or unable to fulfill. If you intend to leave real estate to your heirs, ask yourself these five questions to help avoid creating problems for your loved ones. Will the Property Have a … [Read more...] about Five Estate Planning Questions to Ask About Real Estate
Mule Team Boss Enjoying the Journey
In the last century, history has painted illustrious stories about mules and the Grand Canyon, and surprisingly, according to John Berry, livery manager for Xanterra’s South Rim mule operation, not a whole lot has changed. “That’s what I really like about my job,” said Berry. “Living in this high-tech, fast-paced society, I can ride a mule down to Phantom Ranch and feel like I’m stepping back 100 years in time.” His office, which is located inside the Mule Barn on the South Rim of the … [Read more...] about Mule Team Boss Enjoying the Journey
Feeding Northern Arizona’s Future
As parents, Mike and Colby Miller know the expense and challenges many families face when it comes to keeping food on the table and providing healthy meals for children. In summer 2014, they became more aware of the need after hearing a presentation at a local church about “food insecurity” facing many Northern Arizona families. The Millers learned that about 2,000 kids report to their teachers that they come to school hungry and often go to bed hungry, and many said they ate very little on the … [Read more...] about Feeding Northern Arizona’s Future
Children’s Garden Beginning to Blossom at Foxglenn Park
The development of a whimsical and meaningful Children’s Garden is taking shape and on schedule at Foxglenn Park in Flagstaff, the result of a successful capital campaign. Organizers say fundraising efforts will continue to complete the project by next summer. Currently, phase one of the JLB (Jack’s Little Brother) Project is underway, which includes the infrastructure for the garden. Large boulders are in place that set the foundation for the gathering space by the memorial wall, … [Read more...] about Children’s Garden Beginning to Blossom at Foxglenn Park
Business Leaders Debating Proposed Grand Canyon National Monument Status
Last month, two Flagstaff businessmen traveled to Washington, D.C., to show their support for the proposed Greater Grand Canyon National Heritage Monument. “We went to Washington because usually it is the environmentalists who support this sort of thing. We wanted to show support from the business community,” said Robin Prema, owner of Speedi Car Wash, Super8 Motel on Old Route 66 and other properties around Flagstaff. “This is a different voice.” Prema traveled with Ash Patel, CEO of … [Read more...] about Business Leaders Debating Proposed Grand Canyon National Monument Status
Many Reasons to Vote Yes on Prop 412
Why should Flagstaff residents support the bond issue for a Municipal Court? There are many reasons to vote ‘YES’ on Proposition 412 on November 8, 2016. Cost effectiveness: Prop 412 will enable the City and County to create a joint facility on the site of the vacant, old jail in downtown Flagstaff. By sharing resources, creating new efficiencies, and using a site that is currently vacant, the long-term cost savings will benefit our entire community. Adding downtown … [Read more...] about Many Reasons to Vote Yes on Prop 412