Flagstaff Earth Day 2011! The annual event is scheduled for Saturday, April 16th from 11:30 am until 4:00 pm on the South Lawn of Flagstaff’s City Hall. The event will feature an electronics waste drop off station (11:30 am – 3:30 pm), a car seat recycling drop off, supervised bike parking, kids activities, exhibitors, music, food and more! The Flagstaff Earth Day 2011 Service Project is community beautification. Sponsored by the Coconino Rural Environment Corps, volunteers will meet in the … [Read more...] about Electronic Waste Drop Off
Arboretum Tours With Research Scientists
Apr. 22. The Arboretum at Flagstaff is celebrating Earth Day. Join Research Scientist, Dr. Kris Haskins, as she leads three tours at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. on Earth Day. Tours will focus on sustainable features and research at The Arboretum. For more information, call 928 774-1442 or visit thearb.org # # # … [Read more...] about Arboretum Tours With Research Scientists
Pacemakers Improving and Saving Lives
There are areas in the heart called pacemakers that send electrical signals to the rest of the heart, setting the speed or pace of the heartbeat. These pacemakers speed the heart up during exercise or hard work and slow it down again during rest. If natural pacemakers are injured or fail to do their job, a miniature medical device called a cardiac pacemaker can be implanted in the chest wall. What is the Body’s Natural Pacemaker? The heart's "natural" pacemaker is called the … [Read more...] about Pacemakers Improving and Saving Lives
Mapping the Course for the Future of AZ
Arizonans Invited to participate in new "Five Communities Project" The Center for the Future of Arizona has announced a new initiative, the "Five Communities Project," which will provide assistance to communities that wish to improve themselves through greater citizen involvement. CFA, a Phoenix-based nonprofit organization led by former Arizona State University President Lattie Coor, will work collaboratively with five communities to develop action plans to move the communities forward in … [Read more...] about Mapping the Course for the Future of AZ
Passing On Wisdom
Today’s seniors have lived through significant historic events and change – from the Great Depression and World War II to rapid-fire advances in technology and medical science. And along the way, through times both challenging and prosperous, they have collected a treasure trove of experiences and wisdom that could guide us today and in the future. That is, if we do not let time get away. We need to create opportunities now, while we can, for seniors to share their life stories with younger … [Read more...] about Passing On Wisdom
Spotlight: Alpine Community Acupuncture
FBN recently spoke with Chad Lambert, who owns Alpine Acupuncture with his wife, Christina. The business uses a community acupuncture practice style, which enables the Lamberts to treat a greater number of community members. The business is located in Sunnyside and offers a sliding scale to people seeking treatments. Why did you decide to open this type of business? Well, we had been practicing for quite a few years in an integrated practice setting. One of the things we … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Alpine Community Acupuncture
Risks of Screening Prostate Specific Antigen
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is a protein measured in the blood that is produced by the prostate gland. It is used as a marker for the early detection of prostate cancer. Currently, the American Cancer Society recommends all men begin screening their PSA at age 50, with annual tests thereafter. Since the implementation of this screening protocol, the number of men who unnecessarily undergo invasive diagnostic and treatment procedures, including radical prostatectomy (complete removal of the … [Read more...] about Risks of Screening Prostate Specific Antigen
Government Shutdown Averted
U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, DDS (AZ-01) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the short-term/the continuing resolution: “I voted for this continuing resolution H.R. 1463 so we can continue to fund our brave men and women fighting overseas to defend our freedom. However, I am very disappointed in the lack of leadership from the Senate and the Administration and their unwillingness to make serious spending cuts. I look forward to continuing the fight against this … [Read more...] about Government Shutdown Averted
All Ways Health–Ribbon Cutting
Apr. 13 All Ways Health, PLLC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. 1301 W. University Ave. All Ways Health is a primary care practice serving Flagstaff and Northern Arizona. In addition to providing general health care for children, teens, singles, and families, All Ways Health offers special professional medical services in the areas of learning and school challenges, adolescent health care, insulin management and trauma resolution. More information is available … [Read more...] about All Ways Health–Ribbon Cutting
Governor Tells Agencies to Prepare for Federal Shutdown
Governor Jan Brewer has asked her state agencies to prepare for a possible shutdown of the federal government beginning Saturday, April 9. This shutdown would impact non-essential federal programs, facilities and properties. Operations of the military, postal service, air traffic control, border patrol and other essential federal services would continue. Governor Brewer called state agency directors into a special meeting Thursday afternoon to discuss contingency plans in the event of a … [Read more...] about Governor Tells Agencies to Prepare for Federal Shutdown