October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of an issue that affects every community, and a time to commit to doing something to help support and heal victims—especially the youngest victims. While domestic violence is defined as a pattern of behavior that one person in a relationship uses to control the other, it’s not only those in the relationship who suffer. Children experience domestic violence by seeing it, hearing it and living in constant fear of … [Read more...] about Raising Awareness About Domestic Violence
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Making Cards Count
What a day,” Pete thought well into the third day of clouds and drizzle, “This can’t be Arizona”. Pete was having a bad week. “People say bad things happen in threes, well the washer won’t work, and the computer is infected, what will be number three?” thought Pete as he approached the mailbox. “What’s this? The return address looks familiar.” Pete opened the envelope and “Wow, a birthday card. I forgot my birthday was coming up,” thought Pete brightly. Have you ever received an unexpected … [Read more...] about Making Cards Count
Understanding Local Initiatives on the November Ballot
Hello Flagstaff! Well, fall is here, with its cooler nights and changing leaves. It’s also election season. I want to take a minute to talk about something that gets lost in the clamor and energy of state and national politics: our local ballot initiatives. Down at the bottom of your ballot are a series of initiatives that aim to help make Flagstaff a better place to live and work. The cost of living is Flagstaff’s largest and most entrenched issue. We need to make sure that families, teachers, … [Read more...] about Understanding Local Initiatives on the November Ballot
Hearing in a Noisy Place
Many people say to their audiologist that they are able to hear fine in a quiet room but the minute there is background noise they are not able to hear well. Sometimes it happens while watching a TV program and the background music suddenly gets louder. Difficulty may arise if a conversation is being held in a large room with an echo or reverberation. This comment is true for people who hear normally or people with a hearing loss. The Physiology of Hearing All hearing situations are not … [Read more...] about Hearing in a Noisy Place
Flagstaff Preparing for Continued Growth
Northern Arizona University (NAU) students are back and conference season is in full force. Weekend soccer tournaments and leaf peepers are part of the weekend scene. Tourists, students and residents are all growing in numbers in Flagstaff. We have seen an 8.9 percent increase in population in the last five years. Flagstaff has also seen a 9 percent increase in total jobs during the same time period. The correlation between growth in Flagstaff and new jobs is strong. One important trend is … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Preparing for Continued Growth
Cost Effective, Timely Treatment for Foot, Leg Health
Hello, Flagstaff! We are pleased to have this opportunity to contribute to Flagstaff Business News as Comprehensive Interventional Care Centers approaches the one year anniversary of our service in Flagstaff and the surrounding Northern Arizona communities. We are hosting an Open House from 3-7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9, and anyone is welcome to come meet our physicians and team to learn more about the specialty care we provide. We are located at 2301 N. 4th Street, across from the Shell station and … [Read more...] about Cost Effective, Timely Treatment for Foot, Leg Health
Why Prop. 127 is Bad for Business
With the colorful leaves of fall throughout our landscape, this time of year is even more beautiful in the High Country. Along with the leaves, we are seeing lots of campaign signs dotting our street corners. Among them are bright yellow signs for No on Prop. 127, also known as Clean Energy for a Healthy Arizona. Despite its appealing name, this initiative would have devastating effects on our businesses, schools and cost of living; sadly, with no real gains for public health. Oppose Prop. 127 … [Read more...] about Why Prop. 127 is Bad for Business
Women Owning Firearms on the Rise
Did you know that women are the fastest growing demographic when it comes to firearm ownership? Firearms historically have been considered a man’s world but gun stores and ranges are getting the hint and becoming more women-friendly, welcoming and catering to women more than ever before. The result is that women are feeling more comfortable going to their local gun store, shooting range and formal training events. According to a recent study by Pew Research, there are 25 million women in the … [Read more...] about Women Owning Firearms on the Rise
Can Electronics Damage Your Eyes?
We look at our telephones, computers and other electronics countess times each day. Have you ever stopped to think what this does to your eyes? Recent research seems to indicate that it may contribute to your risk of macular degeneration, not to mention that it can also cause eye strain, headaches and dry eye, to name a few. Macular degeneration does not have a cure and is a leading cause of vision loss. It is estimated that up to 11 million people have some form of macular degeneration and … [Read more...] about Can Electronics Damage Your Eyes?
How Will Trump’s Tariffs Impact Your Investments?
Fundamentally, the topic of tariffs is good. Government leaders implement tariffs on foreign products and services to restrict imports by tacking on additional taxes or fees. The aim is to make foreign products less attractive to domestic consumers. Establishing tariffs, proponents argue, helps correct trade inequities and boost domestic production and growth. Proponents assert that well-targeted tariffs foster fair trade and create a more open and robust international marketplace. Opponents, … [Read more...] about How Will Trump’s Tariffs Impact Your Investments?