The prescription for how to bear the good, the bad and the ugly of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) tracks with individual symptoms, according to Arizona experts, and a spoonful of sugar most likely is not going to make the medicine go down any easier for some Americans or their lawmakers. “It really should be called the ‘Accessible’ Care Act,” said Ed Gussio, owner of local insurance brokerage Benefit Logic, Inc. “Affordable is all in the minds of those buying it. It’s … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Check Up: One Year After Health Care Reform
QCOffice Award Expands Employment and Service
What started as a nugget of a good idea in 2006 has grown through the years to a full-blown model of how to run a successful non-profit. Quality Connections is the brainchild of Armando Bernasconi, and his wife, Melissa, who started the agency 15 years ago while sitting at their dining room table. Their idea was to provide environmentally friendly, remanufactured laser toner cartridges through an eventual division called QCtoner and high-quality office supplies through another division, … [Read more...] about QCOffice Award Expands Employment and Service
Scientist Fighting Bark Beetles with Fungus
Ips, engraver, mountain pine. There are many different kinds of bark beetles, but together, they’ve chewed through millions of acres across western forests, hitting drought-stressed trees of the Coconino National Forest with a voracious appetite, especially in 2002. And with a drying, warming trend predicted in coming years, scientists say the climate may only become more favorable for multiple generations of bark beetles to breed and chomp the life out of conifers. That is, unless … [Read more...] about Scientist Fighting Bark Beetles with Fungus
Flagstaff Mall: Everything for Holiday
Many times, Northern Arizona residents feel that they need to head south to find what they need for the holidays. Located in our own backyard are a variety of options waiting to be discovered. The Flagstaff Mall and The Marketplace offers everything from electronics and tools to home goods and clothing. You can even take time out from the hustle and bustle and treat yourself to a massage or a pedicure. “Offering over 90 stores and eateries, Flagstaff Mall is the ideal setting for all your … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Mall: Everything for Holiday
Tinnitus: Ringing in the Ears
More than 50 million people are bothered by tinnitus and approximately 20 percent of those people are severely affected by it. Tinnitus is a sound that is heard without any external stimulation. It can be high or low-pitched; it may sound like humming, clicking, buzzing, whistling, chirping or roaring. The sound may come and go and sometimes people say that the loudness of their tinnitus changes. Tinnitus is a symptom, not a disease and is not threatening to one’s health. Most tinnitus can … [Read more...] about Tinnitus: Ringing in the Ears
X-Rays: Seeing is Believing
The X-ray, also known as a radiograph, is the oldest and most common form of medical imaging. X-rays are a form of radiation (ionizing) that passes through the human body and strikes a detector that either exposes a film or sends the resulting image to a computer. Millions of X-rays are performed each year in the United States to help diagnose a variety of conditions. The conventional X-ray exam is called radiography and is defined by RadiologyInfo.org as “the examination of any part of the … [Read more...] about X-Rays: Seeing is Believing
Flagstaff Named One of ‘America’s Best Cities for Global Trade’
Flagstaff was recently named a 2014 Best City for Global Trade by Global Trade Magazine, under the Employee Friendly category. Every year, the editors at the magazine compile the list to help globally-minded companies strategically locate, grow and expand their operations. “With a new twist on this year's list, our editorial team identified 10 needs-based and relevant categories that globally minded companies refer to when choosing a new location. These ‘needs’ became the 10 categories we … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Named One of ‘America’s Best Cities for Global Trade’
Flagstaff Prepares for Big Snow Storm
The Coconino County Public Works Department may close a seven-mile portion of Lake Mary Road, also known as Forest Highway 3 (FH3), depending on snowfall accumulation and high winds Wednesday. The pending closure is being planned based on current snow accumulation forecasts in a Winter Storm Warning issued Tuesday by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Flagstaff. The FH3 closure would extend from the north entrance of Mormon Lake (near the scenic overlook) to the south entrance of Mormon … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Prepares for Big Snow Storm
Community Grieves Loss of Officer Tyler Stewart
Flagstaff Police Officer Tyler Jacob Stewart would have marked one year with the force on New Year’s Eve. The rookie cop, nicknamed “Stewy” by his squad, is remembered for his enthusiasm, work ethic and excitement for his future career. Police spokesperson Sgt. Margaret Bentzen says Officer Stewart was shot and killed in west Flagstaff Saturday afternoon, Dec. 27, while speaking with a suspect about an earlier domestic violence incident. Flagstaff Fire Station #1 and Guardian Medical Transport … [Read more...] about Community Grieves Loss of Officer Tyler Stewart
Tis the Season of the Great Pinecone!
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – No matter where you are on Dec. 31st, you’ll likely be joining in the countdown as towns across America get their New Year’s Eve drops on. In Key West, Fla., crowds will be celebrating a six-foot queen conch shell, for folks in Mechanicsburg, Penn., it’s a giant wrench, and in Temecula, Calif., a bunch of grapes will take center stage. However, in Flagstaff, it’s the Great Pinecone Drop (GPD) as thousands of cheering revelers celebrate at 7,000 feet in the … [Read more...] about Tis the Season of the Great Pinecone!