Northern Arizona Healthcare is among the nation’s top performing healthcare systems in the U.S., as reported in Modern Healthcare. The April 15 publication listed Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) as being ranked in the top 20 percent of more than 325 healthcare systems and 2200 member hospitals in a recent study by Truven Health Analytics. NAH joins 21 other small hospital systems from throughout the U.S. in the ranking. Truven evaluated healthcare systems on eight measures to determine which … [Read more...] about N. AZ Healthcare Topping Charts
Free Telescope Viewing at Grand Canyon
The 23rd annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 8 through Saturday, June 15, 2013 on the South and North rims of Grand Canyon National Park. This event is sponsored by the National Park Service, Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (South Rim), and Saguaro Astronomy Club of Phoenix (North Rim), with funding from the Grand Canyon Association. Amateur astronomers from across the country will volunteer their expertise. Free slide programs will be offered and numerous … [Read more...] about Free Telescope Viewing at Grand Canyon
Flagstaff Firefighters Recognized Among State’s Best
Four members of Flagstaff’s Fire Department received the Arizona Firefighter of the Year award. They were presented the award May 31st at the Professional Firefighters of Arizona Annual Convention in Tucson. Members of the department’s Technical Rescue Team hiked to the bottom of Meteor Crater where a man had jumped into a 100 foot mine shaft. The Coconino County Search and Rescue Team also was instrumental in the January effort. Due to high winds during the winter snowstorm, helicopter … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Firefighters Recognized Among State’s Best
Prepping the Patio
This is the sunny and warm time of year when we often start to pull the old, dusty lawn furniture out of the garage in order to get the most out of the upcoming perfect weather. But it tends to not be quite as relaxing if you don’t like the patio furniture you have. There are a few facts and brands you should know before purchasing a new set of patio furniture. When buying new patio furniture, there are a few things to look for to make sure the furniture is of high quality and made of … [Read more...] about Prepping the Patio
Brandy’s Restaurant Celebrating 20 Years
A Flagstaff institution is recognizing a major landmark this summer. Come to a Thank You Flagstaff 20th Anniversary Celebration at Brandy’s Restaurant & Bakery from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at 1500 E. Cedar Ave in Flagstaff. A pancake-eating contest, yo-yo demos, face painting, balloon twisting, games and a community art show are just a taste of the festivities to be held inside and out. “We are celebrating 20 years of customer support. Thanks for … [Read more...] about Brandy’s Restaurant Celebrating 20 Years
Building Trust
This month we will start out with a little test (after all, I am a professor). Let’s compare four hypothetical managers. Terry is honest and cares about the employees, but isn’t very skilled or knowledgeable. Pat is very knowledgeable and skilled, but is only interested in getting ahead, even if it means lying or stepping on employees. Alex is also quite skilled, and seems to care about the employees, but is known for saying one thing and doing another. Casey’s actions indicate a deep sense … [Read more...] about Building Trust
Choosing Accounting Software
June 19, 6:00 p.m. Bookmans in Flagstaff. Jody Seibert of The Dog Ate My Books, will present, "Choosing Accounting Apps and Software for your Business." Accounting is just one part of your business workflow. We'll talk out how to document your workflow by choosing a suite of software applications to automate and run your business more efficiently. This is a great opportunity to learn about what accounting software is available online (in the cloud) as well as apps that integrate into your … [Read more...] about Choosing Accounting Software
The Hospice Social Worker
Ever wonder what a hospice social worker does for the patients and their families who receive hospice or palliative care services at Northland Hospice and Palliative Care? First and foremost, we meet the patient and family where they are, with what they want, with what they expect, and with what they have to work with. We explain available options so they know what choices they have and support what is chosen. Social workers perform psychosocial assessments and reassessments of their needs and … [Read more...] about The Hospice Social Worker
Is Good Health Worth It?
Probably your answer to that question is, “of course!” In fact, it almost seems frivolous to even ask the question. Good health usually means a higher quality, more productive life, correct? Conversely, bad health is usually predictive of a lower quality, less enjoyable life, correct? Those are certainly true statements, but startling information is emerging about poor health. We now know that 87 percent of all healthcare claims costs are due to an individual’s lifestyle. Eighty-seven percent of … [Read more...] about Is Good Health Worth It?
Fee Free Days on Red Rock District
In celebration of National Trails Day and Get Outdoors Day, the Red Rock Ranger District will waive day-use fees for the first two Saturdays in June, including June 1 and 8. As part of the celebration, Coconino National Forest personnel will be leading hikes and conducting light trail maintenance at the Boynton Canyon Trailhead and Cathedral Rock Trailhead on June 1, beginning at 9 a.m., and the public is invited to join them. Small teams will be organized for the trail … [Read more...] about Fee Free Days on Red Rock District