On behalf of the Flagstaff Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation we wish to thank you for your support for our upcoming banquet being held this June 10th at the Elks Lodge here in Flagstaff. We truly appreciate your time and generosity in supporting this event. All monies raised help the MDF and other conservation groups meet our mission of conservation of mule deer and their habitats here in our beloved home state of Arizona. Proceeds raised at this event will go towards such projects as water … [Read more...] about Mule Deer Foundation Upcoming Banquet
Accessorize Your Hearing
Technology is constantly evolving, often at a rapid pace, with the goal of improving and simplifying the experience of the user. If you buy a new phone, you get a pair of wireless earbuds. Hearing aids are similar. While modern hearing aids can significantly improve a wearer’s quality of life, some situations could still be improved with the addition of an accessory such as listening to someone behind you while hiking or catching all the information at a meeting. Fortunately, there are a wide … [Read more...] about Accessorize Your Hearing
Arizona Rated Eighth Best State for Working from Home
According to a new report by the personal finance website WalletHub, Arizona is the eighth-best state for working from home. As we know, businesses nationwide modified their workplace practices during the pandemic, allowing employees to work from home. For many, this practice has continued. According to WalletHub, 12.7% of full-time employees currently work entirely from home, and another 28.2% follow a hybrid schedule, splitting work time between home and the office. Generally, the most … [Read more...] about Arizona Rated Eighth Best State for Working from Home
Community College: A Vital Link for Accessing Higher Education
At Coconino Community College, our dedicated faculty and staff realize that the journey of a thousand leagues begins with the first step, but for too many people, being able to embark on a journey in higher education is a daunting challenge. That’s why we say, “Start small. Go big.” Last month was Community College Month across the nation, and this month, hundreds of CCC’s students will receive degrees or certifications. Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone … [Read more...] about Community College: A Vital Link for Accessing Higher Education
Honoring National Travel and Eco-Tourism Week
Did you know National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) is May 7-13? This year marks the 40th anniversary of NTTW celebrating the industry’s critical role in powering economies, communities and connections, moving travel forward. Discover Flagstaff has declared the week National Eco-Tourism Week for an eco-friendly, localized twist. Enhancing the week’s festivities by adding a strategic spin, locally, the celebration will be named National Travel and Eco-Tourism Week. Please join Discover … [Read more...] about Honoring National Travel and Eco-Tourism Week
NACA Services Delivered in Person, Via Telehealth, Phone
The NACA Family Health Center is a place to receive care of all types, from birth to end of life, and offers a variety of services beyond what a hospital or typical healthcare clinic might. The Family Health Center is dedicated to providing quality health care to all who seek it: Native and non-Native peoples, those who have insurance and those who do not. The Family Health Center is committed to providing compassionate and culturally relevant care to guarantee the best health outcomes for … [Read more...] about NACA Services Delivered in Person, Via Telehealth, Phone
Addressing Mental Health with Focus Zones at Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District
Take a moment and think back to your school days. When you or your classmates acted out emotionally or disrupted class, the punishment would likely range from being sent to a corner, sent home or suspended. While this may still work for kids who are momentarily rebelling, there are others who misbehave as a cry for help. Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District meets those students with understanding by giving them a safe space to get better – and to be better. We have spent years challenging … [Read more...] about Addressing Mental Health with Focus Zones at Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District
Why Are You So Tired?
Springtime brings beautiful blooming flowers, trees and plants. Flagstaff winds can pick up high pollen and dust counts that aggravate allergies. Making poor dietary and lifestyle choices can increase the burden on the liver, worsening allergy symptoms. Eating a lot of fried, fatty or processed foods, foods that lack nutrients and vitality, will also increase the burden on the liver, creating more of an allergy/inflammatory response on the body. How do you know if you are showing signs of liver … [Read more...] about Why Are You So Tired?
Enjoying the Health Benefits of Growing Your Own Herbs
For centuries, people have cultivated herbs not only for culinary purposes, but also for their medicinal benefits. It turns out that the sage that makes your chicken extra delectable is also an excellent antioxidant. More gardeners are using spices and herbs for their therapeutic properties or to alleviate symptoms, and there’s evidence that spices and herbs possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic properties. Some also are shown to reduce glucose and … [Read more...] about Enjoying the Health Benefits of Growing Your Own Herbs
Celebrating Spring Highlights from NAU
As another exceptional academic year comes to a close, more than 5,200 students are poised to graduate from NAU and enter into lives as engaged citizens, taking what they have learned to shape a brighter future. I want to offer my heartfelt thanks to you, the residents, businesses, partners and alumni in our Flagstaff and Northern Arizona communities whose support and community have helped power our students’ success in this truly magical college town. Thank you for being a community that … [Read more...] about Celebrating Spring Highlights from NAU