The beginning of a New Year is a good time to refocus attention on professional growth and development, especially if you are a member of an organization or in the world of business. Assistance in the form of Lancaster Consulting is available for an individual or a team wishing to be trained to enhance their soft skills, set goals and reach them. To date, Julie Lancaster of Flagstaff has served more than 8,000 people, helping them to lay the groundwork for dynamic relationships and “on … [Read more...] about Unlocking Potential
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NAU Researcher: Improving Quality of Life for Seriously Ill
Being diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening illness is distressing enough but a dearth of cohesive services often compounds the difficulty, according to an NAU researcher. Mary Anne Hale Reynolds, an associate professor in the School of Nursing, focuses on adults, ages 20-59, and the physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual impacts following a life-threatening disease diagnosis. Reynolds’ area of expertise is palliative care, which she described as an array of services … [Read more...] about NAU Researcher: Improving Quality of Life for Seriously Ill
Managed Solution Announces Expansion to Arizona
Managed Solution is excited to announce their recent expansion to Arizona, servicing clients in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson and the surrounding areas. Managed Solution, a top 1% global Microsoft partner, is the premier provider of technology solutions and IT support services and recognized as the 27th fastest growing IT Companies in the US. “We value our partnerships with Microsoft and Amazon and work closely with them in the local business community and surrounding areas. We are excited about … [Read more...] about Managed Solution Announces Expansion to Arizona
Students Give NAU High Rankings
Northern Arizona University students report effective engagement and teaching practices in the 2015 National Survey of Student Engagement. Most students rated their overall experience at NAU as excellent or good and said they would attend the university again. Compared to respondents at peer institutions, students reported higher satisfaction related to interactions with faculty, including undergraduate research opportunities. NAU respondents also reported devoting more time to … [Read more...] about Students Give NAU High Rankings
Yoga Offered for Absolute Beginners
A new Yoga for Absolute Beginners class starts Feb. 1. For six weeks, Sabrina Carlson will guide a small group through a series of yoga postures and breathing exercises. This class is geared towards people wanting to try yoga, but have been hesitant to join an existing class. Yoga offers “health benefits such as reducing heart rate and blood pressure ... anxiety and depression” (National Institutes of Health). Lately, Carlson has seen more people needing the transformative practice of yoga to … [Read more...] about Yoga Offered for Absolute Beginners
Yoga Business Stresses Healthful Living
ESenEM Yoga is a new business that opened at the end of 2015 in the Aspen Place Shopping Center. The business has been a dream of owner Steve Glacy for some time and he is responsible for its name, a phonetic pronunciation for S and M which stands for “sweat and movement,” according to Abby Chan, who helped open the health center. It has a mission. “We are working to make yoga accessible to everyone at every age and we are working to create a community around living a healthful life,” she … [Read more...] about Yoga Business Stresses Healthful Living
CLIFF CASTLE CASINO HOTEL ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
Cliff Castle Casino Hotel proudly announces the groundbreaking of a six-story hotel expansion project to be held Thursday January 21, 2016 at 8:00am. Cliff Castle Casino Hotel, will break-ground January 21, 2016. The six-story hotel developed by DreamCatcher Hotels, a specialty hotel brand and development company in Memphis, Tennessee will feature 122 luxury suites, king rooms, double-queen rooms, a pool, multi-purpose conference rooms, coffee shop, retail outlet and 300 space … [Read more...] about CLIFF CASTLE CASINO HOTEL ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
Resolve to Try Something New, Healthy, Outdoors
Topping many a New Year’s resolution list are goals to try something new, be more physically active and appreciate the outdoors. The Nordic Center, 15 miles north of Flagstaff, resolves to help you successfully meet your goals. The ski area reports 70 percent of its 30 miles of trails are snow packed, expertly groomed and open to get you on the right path this weekend and throughout the winter. So far, more than two thousand outdoor recreationists have been playing in the snow, cross-country … [Read more...] about Resolve to Try Something New, Healthy, Outdoors
North Country HealthCare Names New CEO
North Country HealthCare has named Anne Newland, M.D., M.P.H., as chief executive officer to succeed Ann Roggenbuck, M.P.H., M.B.A., Ph.D. A clinician-leader for more than 10 years, Dr. Newland brings a wealth of experience and education to her new leadership position. A graduate of Barnard College, the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Harvard School of Public Health, she demonstrates a career dedicated to underserved populations. As such, she understands the challenges of providing … [Read more...] about North Country HealthCare Names New CEO
Technology Keeps Photographers Shifting Focus
Bill Jay, longtime advocate for photography, famously said, “The best way for photographers to become rich and famous is to go into another field." He probably would not get much of an argument from modern members of this profession, especially in today’s digital world of picture-taking smartphones, easy-to-access photo-editing software, and ubiquitous social media that has changed how people capture, view and share photographs. While professional photographers are not necessarily a dying … [Read more...] about Technology Keeps Photographers Shifting Focus