Have you ever seen what the inside of a throat looks like, or heard an unborn baby’s heartbeat? Now is your chance: Mark your calendars for Flagstaff Medical Center’s Fantastic Voyage from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. This free event, designed for school-age children, will feature displays and fun hands-on activities centered on healthcare and the mysteries of the human body. Children and families will have the opportunity to see Guardian Medical Transport’s monster ambulance and … [Read more...] about Take FMC’s Fantastic Voyage Sept. 26
Staying Healthy Throughout the School Year
Parents of school-aged children know that getting kids ready for school involves more than a new wardrobe and backpack filled with school supplies – it also involves back to school vaccinations. The county plays an important role in public health and now, with the start of school, is a good time to remind people about vaccinations and other health tips. Students from preschool to college all need vaccinations. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), making sure … [Read more...] about Staying Healthy Throughout the School Year
Leaking Ductwork Can Cost You Hundreds of Dollars a Year
A new furnace can be a costly investment, sometimes upwards of $5,000. Furnaces have come a long way since the old days when 70 percent efficient units were considered “high efficiency.” Now, high tech condensing furnaces can be up to 97 percent efficient, which means for every dollar you spend on heating, you get 97 cents back in heat. An efficiency loss of only three percent is pretty remarkable, but what about your duct system? Through extensive research, the U.S. Department of Energy has … [Read more...] about Leaking Ductwork Can Cost You Hundreds of Dollars a Year
Jay McCarthy: Champion for Children
Many years from now, when Philip “Jay” McCarthy Jr. looks back over his legal career, he can be confident that he has done what he set out to do – to help children and families. He has, in fact, helped many, many children and their families. He has been before the U.S. Supreme Court twice, both on behalf of children. He has been recognized and honored numerous times for his efforts on behalf of children. McCarthy is an attorney with his law firm, McCathyWeston P.L.L.C. in Flagstaff, where … [Read more...] about Jay McCarthy: Champion for Children
Historic Telescope Reaching for Stars Again
Lowell Observatory’s iconic Clark Telescope is returning to action after a 20-month renovation project. In early September, the instrument and dome that has punctuated Flagstaff’s skyline since 1896 became available for public daytime tours. Next month, the telescope will be back in full operation as nighttime viewing commences. The Clark had been a mainstay of the visitor experience to Lowell for decades, but the continual heavy use wore its parts out. By 2013, the instrument was in danger … [Read more...] about Historic Telescope Reaching for Stars Again
United Way Kicks Off New Campaign This Week
More than 300 community partners marked the formal kickoff of the annual United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) fundraising campaign today, living up to this year’s theme that “Great Things Happen When We LIVE UNITED.” Led by 2015-2016 Campaign Chair and Coconino County Manager Cynthia Seelhammer and featuring keynote speaker Dr. Rita Cheng, president of Northern Arizona University, the kickoff celebration illustrated the United Ways focus on Education, Income and Health and how goals in those … [Read more...] about United Way Kicks Off New Campaign This Week
Understanding, Treating Rosacea
This is one of the more common skin diseases seen in light–skinned humans. It usually appears in early to late adult years as a facial rash. Manifestations include facial redness, easy or pronounced flushing, acne-like bumps and pustules, swelling and blunting of the fine curves of the nose, eye irritation and skin irritation (dryness and intolerance of many washes and cosmetics). Flaring of rosacea may be triggered by sun exposure, emotional stress, alcohol consumption, cold weather, spicy … [Read more...] about Understanding, Treating Rosacea
Why Mediation Helps Relationships
When conflict escalates, it can wreak havoc on personal and professional relationships, leaving more problems in its wake. Mediation can help. Mediation offers a way to work together on a solution that is mutually fair and sustainable. It helps you develop the skills necessary for maintaining healthy relationships at home, at work and elsewhere. Most people are familiar with mediation as a precursor to a lawsuit, such as in divorce and civil cases. It can also be an effective way to diffuse … [Read more...] about Why Mediation Helps Relationships
Pickin’ in the Pines Promoting Tall Pines, Deep Roots and Pickin’
The sounds of banjo pickin’, bass slappin’, frenzied fiddlin', guitar strummin’ and foot stompin' will fill the air as Flagstaff becomes the center of the bluegrass universe at the 10th annual Pickin' in the Pines Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival, Sept. 18-20 at Fort Tuthill County Park. For three music-filled days and nights, bluegrass lovers will converge under the tall pines and cool temperatures to hear the legends and future-legends of folk music. From morning 'til after 10 p.m. … [Read more...] about Pickin’ in the Pines Promoting Tall Pines, Deep Roots and Pickin’
Misophonia: Don’t Make That Sound
Misophonia is the term used for people who suffer from annoyance to specific sounds. As I write this, I looked back at my choice to use the word “suffer” and then decided based on my experience with people who have the disorder, suffer is the perfect word. The person suffers when hearing particular sounds. People with misophonia are usually thought of as being “too sensitive, tightly wired, control freaks or that they are faking the problem for attention” by their friends and family. For more … [Read more...] about Misophonia: Don’t Make That Sound