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Preventing Stroke With a Carotid Artery Stent

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The carotid arteries in your neck supply the brain with blood. The carotid arteries travel up each side of the neck and branch into smaller vessels that supply blood to the brain. Blood flowing through the carotid arteries (carotid pulses) can be felt on each side of the neck next to the windpipe. Unfortunately, the carotid arteries are a common location for hardening of the artery wall, called atherosclerosis, to occur. If the arteries become clogged, it can result in a stroke. … [Read more...] about Preventing Stroke With a Carotid Artery Stent

Uranium Mining Appeal for Mine Near Grand Canyon

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Conservation groups and American Indian tribes today filed an appeal in the 9th Circuit Court challenging a lower court ruling that allowed a uranium mine near Grand Canyon National Park to re-open without updating decades-old environmental reviews. The Arizona 1 uranium mine is located near Kanab Creek immediately north of Grand Canyon National Park. In 2010, conservation groups and tribes sued the Bureau of Land Management for failing to modernize 23-year-old mining plans and environmental … [Read more...] about Uranium Mining Appeal for Mine Near Grand Canyon

AZ Hospitals Unite

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Governor Jan Brewer and executives from three of the state’s largest health institutions came together today to announce a plan that will offset hospital costs in providing care to the uninsured, fund service improvements and allow nearly 20,000 Arizona children to join KidsCare. And all at no state cost. “Creative, collaborative solutions are a must in these times of tight budgets and growing costs,” said Governor Brewer. “I’m proud that Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Maricopa Integrated … [Read more...] about AZ Hospitals Unite

Flagstaff’s Famous Pinecone and DBA Welcoming Season

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  It’s captured the attention of major media outlets such as Travel + Leisure and Country Living magazines, the Weather Channel and CNN, and even American Express is not leaving home without considering it in its seasonal advertisements. The Weatherford Hotel’s Great Pine Cone, prominently displayed on Flagstaff’s Discovery Map, has become a holiday tradition and a much-anticipated event nationwide. This iconic symbol of mountain magic is about to take center stage again this Saturday. Rising … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Famous Pinecone and DBA Welcoming Season

Mandy Metzger Named as VP of Supervisor’s Association

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Coconino County Supervisor Mandy Metzger has been elected by her colleagues as Third Vice President of the County Supervisors Association, a non-partisan research and advocacy organization representing Arizona’s 55 county supervisors. “This is a tremendous honor,” said Metzger, who represents Coconino County’s District 4. “I am grateful for the opportunity to represent my fellow supervisors in this important organization and look forward to working on behalf of counties throughout the state … [Read more...] about Mandy Metzger Named as VP of Supervisor’s Association

Preventing Ski and Snowboarding Injuries

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Ski and snowboard season is quickly approaching the slopes of Snowbowl. Those unfamiliar with alpine slope activities may be hesitant to try because of the perception that these sports are dangerous. In fact, general ski injuries have been reduced by 50 percent over the past fifteen years. The most commonly injured joint is the knee, which accounts for 45 percent of all injuries. Beginners and people who tackle high-risk terrain (i.e. out of bounds areas, obstacles, jumps) are more likely to … [Read more...] about Preventing Ski and Snowboarding Injuries

AmeriCorps Crews Working at Slide Rock State Park

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A team of young adults has been working in Northern Arizona, restoring the apple orchard at Slide Rock State Park. Upon arriving from their headquarters in Denver, this AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team received training to identify which species needed to be removed and instructions for operating machinery such as wood chippers. These species include New Mexico locust and blackberry shrubs which have overcrowded the orchard, making it nearly impossible to harvest the … [Read more...] about AmeriCorps Crews Working at Slide Rock State Park

Poor Henry’s Founders Return to Salon

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After a brief reprieve in the Trinity mountains of California, Diana Owens and her daughter, Leah McCabe have re-purchased Poor Henry’s Salon and redefined their services now offering precision hair styling, hair color, facials  and Brazilian hair removal for body and eyebrow reshaping. “The Trinity mountain’s were beautiful but didn’t offer any business opportunities,” says Owens.  When we were notified that Poor Henry’s was for sale we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to acquire our … [Read more...] about Poor Henry’s Founders Return to Salon

Little America Holiday Light Event

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Nov. 26  4:00pm-7:00pm at Little America Hotel in Flagstaff.  There will be several holiday festivities underway, along with the tradition of turning on the massive holiday lights display.  In addition, the Arizona Mountain Chorale will be caroling beginning at 4:o0 and on stage at 7:00. 2515 E. Butler Avenue in Flagstaff.     … [Read more...] about Little America Holiday Light Event