Flagstaff Modern Dentistry, a new practice that opened in April on Regent St. and Butler Ave., is operating under the PRIVATE PRACTICE + business model. As the first of its kind in town, the model works as a partnership between the dentist and the regional company, Pacific Dental Services, which supports the practice by managing the office and administrative tasks so the dentist can focus on treating patients. The partnership also provides economic benefits for new dentists to own and build … [Read more...] about New Dentistry Model Operating in Flagstaff
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Lowell Observatory Changing Structure to Attract Resources
In response to unmet growth and opportunities, Lowell Observatory has established the Lowell Observatory Foundation, an independently managed, 501(c)(3) organization that will allow the observatory to expand its philanthropic base. In a related move to bolster Lowell’s fundraising program, Lisa Actor has been hired to serve as deputy director for development, in charge of overseeing charitable giving. The main objective of the foundation is to receive permanently endowed funds for the sole … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Changing Structure to Attract Resources
Flagstaff Receiving Well-Deserved Respect
Hey Arizona, Flagstaff is all grown up and no longer the little sister living in the far-reaching shadows of glorified big sis, Grand Canyon. Where Flagstaff may once have been considered a stopping-off place on the way to or from one of the world’s top natural wonders: no more! The Flagstaff Convention and Visitor’s Center has the data to back what city leaders, locals and travelers have known for some time: Flagstaff is a place people want to go because, well, it is Flagstaff. … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Receiving Well-Deserved Respect
Taylor House Century Ride is Tradition for Cyclist
Tom Oger of Tucson has participated in Northern Arizona Healthcare’s Pepsi-Cola Taylor House Century Ride every July for the past 11 years. In 2004, Oger’s niece was in an automobile accident in Northern Arizona and had to be air-lifted to Flagstaff Medical Center. Oger’s sister-in-law and other family members stayed at the Taylor House during the month Oger’s niece was receiving treatment. In June of that year, Oger was looking for an organized bicycle ride to participate in to escape the … [Read more...] about Taylor House Century Ride is Tradition for Cyclist
Unusual History Book on QC High School Gym Names
What do a Medal of Honor winner, major league baseball player, physician and administrator have in common? According to a new book, “Who is Gym?” by former Arizona broadcaster and Northern Arizona University grad Scott Hanson, they are the namesakes of various high school sports venues around the state. In Prescott, the high school operates Shepard Field, named after longtime team doctor Bill Shepard. Prescott High’s baseball field press box honors Cal Cordes, a former player, longtime coach, … [Read more...] about Unusual History Book on QC High School Gym Names
Weatherford Hotel Saved 40 Years Ago
Forty years ago, public sentiment was in favor of new, modern buildings – motels with swimming pools, air conditioning and icemakers – recalls Henry Taylor. “It was a sad time for old buildings and history. It didn’t seem like anybody cared.” But after growing up in a historic Holbrook hotel, The Brunswick, Taylor had a fondness for the past and a passion for preserving important relics of the American West. Thus, it seemed fate placed him between the Weatherford Hotel and its scheduled … [Read more...] about Weatherford Hotel Saved 40 Years Ago
Twin Arrows: A Growing Economic Engine
A gentle breeze passes over a vast landscape of pinon-juniper woodlands and native shrubs like low-lying desert rabbit brush. Chunks of red sandstone disrupt the serene and vast landscape 24 miles west of Flagstaff on Interstate 40. Also jutting up from the earth here at Exit 219 is the dramatic profile of the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, which celebrated its second anniversary of business in May. Perhaps as a birthday present to itself, the resort will unveil a new spa, trucker’s … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows: A Growing Economic Engine
Local Business Leaders Attributing Positivity to Profits
Cindy May successfully battled breast cancer this past year. Simultaneously, her marketing business grew by 25 percent. Jim Corning, owner of Novakinetics Aeronautics, had a divorce almost three years ago and then more than doubled his business in 2014. How were they able to grow their businesses despite discouraging, perhaps even devastating, personal circumstances? Both May and Corning attribute their business success to positive thinking and a heart-centered foundation forming the basis of … [Read more...] about Local Business Leaders Attributing Positivity to Profits
Northern Arizona Orthopaedics Appoints DeRosa as CEO
Northern Arizona Orthopaedics (NAO) Board of Directors has selected Summit Center co-founder and veteran business leader Carl DeRosa, Ph.D. as chief executive officer, effective June 1, 2015. Dr. DeRosa joins NAO with more than 30 years of experience at some of Flagstaff’s leading organizations and institutions. As the new CEO, Dr. DeRosa’s top priorities will be strategizing to drive high-performance, high-quality and high-value orthopaedics that will contribute to improving and sustaining the … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Orthopaedics Appoints DeRosa as CEO
Flagstaff Getting New Transitional Care Facility
Welbrook Senior Living has selected Embree Healthcare Group to develop a new transitional care facility in Flagstaff, Arizona. The facility will allow patients a better short term option for rehabilitative and skilled nursing services after being discharged from local hospitals. The project will offer 50 private rooms for patients and create nearly 100 new jobs in the Flagstaff market. Groundbreaking is scheduled for late summer of 2015, and the facility will begin accepting patients in the … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Getting New Transitional Care Facility