Although the Little Colorado River Medical Center had difficulties last year that has the Winslow rumor mill whispering closure and bankruptcy, there is no chance of closure or loss of service according to Little Colorado River Medical Center (LCRMC) CEO Jack Dempsey. “A year ago, LCRMC faced meaningful financial challenges arising from the payor mix of the communities served. Both Medicare and Access have had significant reimbursement reductions,” explained Dempsey. “Northeastern Arizona … [Read more...] about No Chance of Closure for Winslow Hospital
New Purpose for Old Home
Six decades ago, the sounds of school-aged children playing emanated from the home and the backyard of the Bledsoe home at 323 N. Leroux St., at Dale Avenue north of downtown Flagstaff. James (Jim) Babbitt of the pioneer family, spent his childhood living two houses north of the Bledsoe home and was best friends with Bob, one of the three children of R.A. Bledsoe, owner of Bledsoe’s Men’s Shop, who owned the home for about 30 years. The other children, Doug and Carol, were also friends of the … [Read more...] about New Purpose for Old Home
Miss Cleo’s Tea Party
April 26, 2015 The Southside Community Association is hosting Miss Cleo’s Tea Party from 2 to 4 PM at the Murdoch Community Center. All proceeds will support community programs and activities through the Cleo Murdoch Community Center. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 928-226-7566 … [Read more...] about Miss Cleo’s Tea Party
Preventing Stroke with a Carotid Artery Stent
The carotid arteries in your neck supply the brain with blood. The carotid arteries travel up each side of the neck and branch into smaller vessels that supply blood to the brain. Blood flowing through the carotid arteries (carotid pulses) can be felt on each side of the neck next to the windpipe. Unfortunately, the carotid arteries are a common location for hardening of the artery wall, called atherosclerosis, to occur, increasing the risk of a stroke. Atherosclerosis is caused by a buildup … [Read more...] about Preventing Stroke with a Carotid Artery Stent
Go Green, Save Green: 10 Tips for Offices
Unless an office has an effective corporate sustainability policy, an enthusiastic green team of employees, and is housed in a solar-powered, LEED-certified building, odds are good the office can benefit from a bit of “greening.” Looking at office operations with an eye toward environmental issues can benefit the bottom line as well as the earth. At the basic level, consuming fewer resources reduces office expenses (i.e. utilities, paper, staff time), but can also increase office efficiency. … [Read more...] about Go Green, Save Green: 10 Tips for Offices
NAU Hosting First Tribal Economic Conference
A spinoff of last fall’s Economic Outlook Conference conducted at the High Country Conference Center is the Tribal Economic Outlook Conference. This new event reveals what economists are predicting for the 2015 impact of tribal tourism on the state. “I think it’s imperative for a state university to be engaged and making a major contribution to the economic health of its state,” said Wayne Fox, assistant dean and director of the Alliance Bank Business Outreach Center (ABBOC) at Northern … [Read more...] about NAU Hosting First Tribal Economic Conference
Mirjam Loverich Celebrates Jazzercise Success
There is one thing Mirjam Loverich wants everyone to know about: Jazzercise. “I think people associate it with the 1980s,” she said. “This is not your mama’s workout with leotards and leg warmers. That has all gone away.” Things have changed a lot since then. “You think you know us, but you don’t. It’s very modern,” she said. It is a beat pumping dance party, a workout that gets you results,” said Loverich, the owner of Jazzercise Flagstaff Fitness Center. She says 800 calories can … [Read more...] about Mirjam Loverich Celebrates Jazzercise Success
Fit Kids of Arizona hosts 6th annual Pediatric Conference
May 2, 2015 Northern Arizona Healthcare’s Fit Kids of Arizona is hosting the 6th annual Pediatric Conference on Saturday, May 2, in Flagstaff. The conference is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the High Country Conference Center, 201 W. Butler Ave. Educators, healthcare professionals, government officials and other child-focused professionals from throughout the state are encouraged to attend. This year’s conference will focus on recent trends and data; identifying, treating and … [Read more...] about Fit Kids of Arizona hosts 6th annual Pediatric Conference
Tusayan Feeling Left Out of Flagstaff Discussion
A recent resolution by the Flagstaff City Council opposing Tusayan’s plans for development has left Tusayan officials scratching their heads. Tusayan Mayor Greg Bryan and Town Manager Will Wright said they were never invited to participate in the conversations about the resolution, which they found odd since the issue is centered right in their backyard. Plus, they could have accurately explained their plans. The controversy stems from the Town of Tusayan’s proposal to develop a pair of … [Read more...] about Tusayan Feeling Left Out of Flagstaff Discussion
NAU Alumna’s Work Still Inspiring Others
The February confirmation of Aid Worker Kayla Mueller’s death in ISIS captivity has left her hometown of Prescott, her alma mater, Northern Arizona University, and the rest of the civilized world to shoulder her life’s work, mission and legacy. “I find God in the suffering eyes reflected in mine,” the 26-year-old once wrote. “If this is how you are revealed to me, this is how I will forever seek you.” Humanitarianism, which defined Mueller, reduces barriers between peoples and provokes … [Read more...] about NAU Alumna’s Work Still Inspiring Others