The National Park Service today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the State of Arizona that will allow Grand Canyon National Park to re-open and temporarily operate during the government shutdown. Due to the lack of appropriations from Congress, the Department of the Interior was forced to close all national parks across the country last week and furlough more than 20,000 National Park Service employees who ensure the safety of visitors and the … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Open Despite Shutdown
Summit Center Hiring Director of Marketing
The Summit Center is pleased to announce Carrie Heinonen has recently joined the organization as Director of Marketing and Community Relations. The Summit Center is home to Summit Surgery and Recovery Care Center, Northern Arizona Orthopaedics (NAO) and DeRosa Physical Therapy. Heinonen has more than 19 years’ experience in marketing roles, having spent the last eight years as the Marketing Specialist for Northern Arizona Healthcare, which included Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) and Verde … [Read more...] about Summit Center Hiring Director of Marketing
Flagstaff Business News reached out to Leslie Connell, owner of Flagstaff Discovery Map and Guide. Describe your business and how you ended up choosing this direction. The Flagstaff Discovery Map is a tool for visitors who are unfamiliar with what there is to do when they get here. I print 150,000 maps to pass out for free, and it’s supported by our advertisers. The map was started in Flagstaff in 2000, and I purchased it in 2004. We are part of the Discovery Map International, Inc. … [Read more...] about
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Women and Heart Disease
According to the Women’s Heart Foundation: Worldwide, 8.6 million women die from heart disease each year, accounting for a third of all deaths in women. Eight million women in the United States currently are living with heart disease; 35,000 are under the age of 65. 435,000 American women have heart attacks annually; 83,000 are under age 65; 35,000 are under 55; the average age is 70.4. Forty-two percent of women who have heart attacks die within one year, compared to 24 percent of … [Read more...] about Women and Heart Disease
County Selects New Chief Health Officer
After a thorough interview process, including more than 50 applicants, Coconino County selected Marie Peoples to serve as the organization's next Chief Health Officer over the County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD). Peoples joins the County from Cole County, Mo., where she most recently served as director of Public Health. While in Missouri, Peoples gained a strong reputation and an impressive history of community and statewide leadership. "I'm certain Marie will continue to build … [Read more...] about County Selects New Chief Health Officer
CCC Hosting Open Houses
Coconino Community College will host an informational Open House in Flagstaff, designed to answer questions about the College's finances and upcoming override initiative on the Nov. 5 election ballot. "The Open House is an opportunity for community members to learn more about the College's finances and how we are proposing resolving projected budget shortfall of the near future," said CCC President Dr. Leah L. Bornstein. The community wide Open Houses are scheduled for … [Read more...] about CCC Hosting Open Houses
Ghost Stories and Other Haunting Memories Wanted
Whether it’s the wedding couple dressed in 1920s elegance that roams the hallways and sits gently on the edge of a guest’s bed, or the shadowy apparition that appears in photographs, or even the dark, angry presence that lingers in the basement, these spirits seem to remain inside the Weatherford Hotel, but the stories about them have traveled far and wide. As Halloween approaches, the historic hotel’s owners are on a ghost hunt. Henry and Pamela “Sam” Taylor want your stories. And … [Read more...] about Ghost Stories and Other Haunting Memories Wanted
The Trinity of Hearing
“I have watched the relationship of my family shift from loving and charismatic to cordial and formal. Every interaction has to be directed and preplanned. The spontaneity is almost totally gone.” The Family Family support plays a crucial role in maintaining successful relationships, as the emotional strain of hearing loss on the entire family must be treated as aggressively as the hearing loss itself. Hearing loss can cause isolation and depression. It can also hurt the emotional and … [Read more...] about The Trinity of Hearing
Contrary Voices
The Greek Sophists taught their followers the importance of Antilogike, the ability to argue both sides of an issue. This concept is still being taught by law professors and debate team coaches. Ancient Sophists taught Antilogike out of a belief that truth is relative. Law professors and debate coaches teach the technique in order to win arguments. Leaders should understand both sides of an issue to evaluate their own opinions. Effective leaders make a habit of questioning and testing their … [Read more...] about Contrary Voices
Collaboration for Better Health
Summit Fitness Mountain Heart Wellness is collaborating with the Northern Arizona Wellness Collaborative (NAWC), the largest network of specialty and primary care providers, to promote health and wellness in Northern Arizona. NAWC currently includes board certified specialists in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, pulmonology, sleep medicine, physical therapy, dietitian services and orthopaedics, as well as services within four major primary care practices including Flagstaff … [Read more...] about Collaboration for Better Health