Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common diagnosis, and if one lives long enough, a diagnosis that we will all hear. My interest lies in OA of the hand. In treating this diagnosis, I often gravitate first toward pain reduction modalities. There are many pain relieving modalities that can be explored both in therapy and at home. These may include, but are not limited to, paraffin bath treatments, ultrasound, moist heat, mineral baths, copper bracelets, low level laser therapy, to name a few. If these are … [Read more...] about Exploring Home Treatments for Osteoarthritis of the Hand
What Does Business Attraction Mean for Flagstaff?
Why don’t we have an In-n-Out Burger, Trader Joe’s or a Costco yet? That is the most commonly asked question that I receive. These types of businesses are considered retail businesses and are providing specific products direct to the consumer. The retail sector tends to get the most publicity because that’s what most consumers interact directly with, but that is not the only sector that the city’s Business Attraction program directs their efforts toward. Ensuring that there are high wage jobs … [Read more...] about What Does Business Attraction Mean for Flagstaff?
Hearing Loss in Children
The incidence of hearing loss in children is higher than you might expect. Studies have shown that newborn hearing screenings identify from one to four out of 1,000 babies tested, depending on the research cited. Most hospitals offer newborn hearing screening and many audiologists offer the test in their office for the babies missed at birth. The babies may have hearing loss because of genetic causes, birth trauma, middle ear fluid, debris in the ear canals or even the side effect of medications … [Read more...] about Hearing Loss in Children
Resolve to Try Something New, Healthy, Outdoors
Topping many a New Year’s resolution list are goals to try something new, be more physically active and appreciate the outdoors. The Nordic Center, 15 miles north of Flagstaff, resolves to help you successfully meet your goals. The ski area reports 70 percent of its 30 miles of trails are snow packed, expertly groomed and open to get you on the right path this weekend and throughout the winter. So far, more than two thousand outdoor recreationists have been playing in the snow, cross-country … [Read more...] about Resolve to Try Something New, Healthy, Outdoors
Explaining Accountable Care Organizations
One of the biggest concerns with the healthcare system is that providers and medical facilities primarily operate in silos. This silo approach to medical care means patients have to repeat tests, fill out numerous forms and questionnaires, pay multiple bills, keep track of files and files of medical information, which have to be carried to every medical appointment, and higher costs for everyone. Accountable Care Organizations, known as ACOs, aim to breakdown silos, promote sharing of … [Read more...] about Explaining Accountable Care Organizations
North Country HealthCare Names New CEO
North Country HealthCare has named Anne Newland, M.D., M.P.H., as chief executive officer to succeed Ann Roggenbuck, M.P.H., M.B.A., Ph.D. A clinician-leader for more than 10 years, Dr. Newland brings a wealth of experience and education to her new leadership position. A graduate of Barnard College, the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Harvard School of Public Health, she demonstrates a career dedicated to underserved populations. As such, she understands the challenges of providing … [Read more...] about North Country HealthCare Names New CEO
Technology Keeps Photographers Shifting Focus
Bill Jay, longtime advocate for photography, famously said, “The best way for photographers to become rich and famous is to go into another field." He probably would not get much of an argument from modern members of this profession, especially in today’s digital world of picture-taking smartphones, easy-to-access photo-editing software, and ubiquitous social media that has changed how people capture, view and share photographs. While professional photographers are not necessarily a dying … [Read more...] about Technology Keeps Photographers Shifting Focus
What is Flagstaff’s Reputation?
William Franke, an international businessman (and namesake of the NAU Business College), spoke last month at the Alliance Bank Economic Outlook Conference. He said some countries have so many layers of bureaucracy and so many overlapping and conflicting regulations that it is not worth it to invest in doing business there. He mentioned some countries by name as examples of places to stay away from. That got me thinking. Is there a speaker at a seminar somewhere that is saying that about … [Read more...] about What is Flagstaff’s Reputation?
What Real Estate Trends Can We Expect for the New Year?
As the sun begins to set on yet another year, what did we learn from the real estate market in 2015? Depending on how you look at it, 2015 was a good year for real estate. It was steady, it didn’t explode to an all-time high and it certainly wasn’t the lowest of lows. From what the stats are showing, it remained slightly more of a seller’s market for the majority of the year. Listing inventory was high at the beginning of the year. A mild winter allowed for the showings and contract writing … [Read more...] about What Real Estate Trends Can We Expect for the New Year?
The Gopher Hole Features Flagstaff’s Early Architecture, Ambience
With original rock walls and massive stone archways, wooden benches salvaged from a Holbrook Babbitt Brothers warehouse, street-level windows and an impressive mahogany bar from a post-Prohibition Flagstaff, The Gopher Hole Pub is rich in character and history. Located in the basement of the historic Weatherford Hotel, The Gopher Hole was a welcomed establishment in the 1930s following Prohibition and in the midst of the Great Depression. Historian and Pioneer Museum Curator Joe Meehan says … [Read more...] about The Gopher Hole Features Flagstaff’s Early Architecture, Ambience