For the eighth year, Flagstaff Findlay auto dealers – Honda, Toyota and Volkswagen – raised thousands of dollars to support North Country HealthCare’s Well Woman HealthCheck Program. This fall’s Pinktober Campaign produced a giant check for $9,468 and smiles all around. “Findlay’s support is always one of our top donations every year and it is so impactful. We are beyond thrilled to receive this donation,” said North Country’s Well Woman HealthCheck Program Manager Kristina Boniella. “On … [Read more...] about Findlay Auto Dealers Support Women’s Health with Pinktober Campaign
Returning to Activity after Total Joint Replacement
The goals of total hip or knee replacement are to relieve pain from arthritis, improve physical function and improve quality of life. A reasonable expectation is to be able to walk and perform activities of daily living without pain. However, patients who were very active before they developed arthritis often want to return to a higher level of activity after joint replacement. Many patients are able to return to recreational activities like golf, tennis, swimming, cycling, hiking and dancing. A … [Read more...] about Returning to Activity after Total Joint Replacement
MetroPlan Receives Grant to Improve Street Safety through Art
MetroPlan of Greater Flagstaff, in partnership with the City of Flagstaff, Creative Flagstaff and the Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy (FALA), won a $25,000 grant award from Bloomberg Philanthropies for an Asphalt Art project that uses design to improve street safety in the Cheshire neighborhood. The Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Asphalt Art program is geared toward “helping cities use art and community engagement to improve street safety and revitalize public space.” MetroPlan will work … [Read more...] about MetroPlan Receives Grant to Improve Street Safety through Art
Putting a Stop to Human Trafficking
The City of Flagstaff has signed onto a statewide effort to combat human trafficking. We’ve been working locally with Northland Family Help Center (NFHC) and with the statewide Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network (AATN) and its Cities Empowered Against Sexual Exploitation (CEASE) program. It’s important for business owners and employees to understand the scope of this problem and also to recognize signs that a person may be exploited. In 2021, 651 contacts concerning possible trafficking were … [Read more...] about Putting a Stop to Human Trafficking
Boost Your Immune System with Hydrotherapy You Can Do at Home
Hydrotherapy has been used in ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt, and has been utilized for its therapeutic benefits in the United States since the 1800s. Hydrotherapy consists of using various temperatures, pressures and forms of water for health benefits such as reducing pain and inflammation and boosting the immune system. Many physical therapists and doctors may recommend using hydrotherapy for treatment for pain and inflammation. Generally, most people are aware of advice to apply ice to an … [Read more...] about Boost Your Immune System with Hydrotherapy You Can Do at Home
Strategies to Improve Communication
One inevitable side effect of hearing loss is increased difficulty communicating with others. Specifically, the person with hearing loss will often not hear, or will misunderstand, what someone has said. Sometimes the misunderstanding can be humorous. More often, though, it is frustrating and embarrassing. Some people with hearing loss will eventually begin to retreat from social interactions, reducing quality of life. Hearing aids can be of great benefit in restoring these communication … [Read more...] about Strategies to Improve Communication
NAU Launches College of Medicine to Address State’s Physician Shortage
NAU is taking a new step in our university’s journey to educate and serve the people of this region and the entire state of Arizona with the recent launch of NAU Health. NAU Health, a forward-thinking initiative aimed at improving health outcomes for all Arizonans, particularly those in rural, Indigenous and underserved communities, will create a national model for medical education and double degrees awarded in high-demand healthcare programs. Our entire state faces a critical need for more … [Read more...] about NAU Launches College of Medicine to Address State’s Physician Shortage
Industry Shifts Providing More Support for Multi-Family and Multi-Generational Housing
There are not enough homes available to meet the demand of the population needing housing. Our very own City of Flagstaff has identified this and considered it an emergency. Their 10-year plan, announced in 2022, includes the goal to create or preserve 7,976 housing units by 2031. With our land-locked economy, that large of a unit creation will likely take a fair amount of creativity. Luckily, national policymakers are working ahead of us in this round. Multi-family and multi-generational … [Read more...] about Industry Shifts Providing More Support for Multi-Family and Multi-Generational Housing
Checking the Snow-ometer: Your Key to Winter Wonderland Adventures in Flagstaff
Whether you’re a seasoned resident or a first-time visitor, there’s a fun gadget that will add a touch of magic to your winter plans – Discover Flagstaff’s Snow-ometer. Flagstaff’s Snow-ometer is your one-stop shop for planning perfect snow-play days in and around town. This new “ometer” provides near real-time information on snow conditions, allowing you to make the most of the winter wonderland that this charming city transforms into each year. Snow-play areas covered by the snow-ometer are: … [Read more...] about Checking the Snow-ometer: Your Key to Winter Wonderland Adventures in Flagstaff
Home for the Holidays: Supporting B2B Graduates with Christmas in Recovery
Drug and alcohol addiction tends to change the typical dynamic of the holidays. A loved one struggling with addiction often isn’t interested in this time to connect and bond with family and loved ones. For some people, the holidays can bring about triggering events that can make addictive tendencies even worse. This means the holidays often become an unhappy time or they may never have been happy for that person. Recovery represents a reset and a chance to live a sober life and put things into … [Read more...] about Home for the Holidays: Supporting B2B Graduates with Christmas in Recovery