Veterans in the U.S. are among the most respected individuals in the country for which they have served. They were willing to give the ultimate sacrifice to protect the liberty, democracy and equality that is so special to the place we call home. We owe them all a great debt of gratitude. However, many of our veterans need more than our thanks when returning home to stand down, as 11 percent of adults experiencing homelessness are veterans. Five years ago, former Coconino County Supervisor … [Read more...] about Supporting Veterans through High Country Stand Down
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Treating Allergies Prevalent in Developed Countries
According to the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, allergies are the 21st century epidemic. Fifty percent of populations living in developed, industrialized countries suffer from allergies and environmental sensitivities, and Flagstaff is no exception. Juniper pollen and smoke are prevalent in the high desert of the Colorado Plateau. Dust and dust mites are ubiquitous in our environment. Air pollution and food chemicals add to the burden that the … [Read more...] about Treating Allergies Prevalent in Developed Countries
Petite Farming: Family-Sized Crops from Your Patio
For the past several years, growing your own fruits and vegetables has become a popular alternative to frequenting your local produce aisle. Some grow their own food for reasons of taste – nothing is as mouth-watering as tomatoes, lettuce or peppers from your own garden. Others prefer to grow their own food because it’s “clean” eating; there’s no risk of GMOs or any of the preservatives that are typically needed to keep veggies fresh from the field to your grocery store. But you don’t … [Read more...] about Petite Farming: Family-Sized Crops from Your Patio
Tuition Plan Protects Access, Enhances Investments in Student Success
Every day, Northern Arizona University values our opportunities to connect students with the countless possibilities that higher education provides. We do this in many ways – from high-quality degree programs that prepare our Lumberjacks for the jobs of tomorrow to the many locations we offer degrees online and around the state. Our tuition-setting process is another way we carefully provide access to an increasing number of students. It is not an easy process – indeed, it is one of the most … [Read more...] about Tuition Plan Protects Access, Enhances Investments in Student Success
Dental Implant Advancements Enhancing Oral Health
Dental implants have changed how dentistry is performed more than any other advancement in the last 25 years. Dental implants have many applications to enhance oral health for patients throughout the world. Unfortunately, there is a large amount of inaccurate information and, in some cases, completely false information. Immense amounts of research has been completed and will continue to be conducted to further enhance how dental implants are used. Implants have one of the highest success … [Read more...] about Dental Implant Advancements Enhancing Oral Health
Controlling Your Stroke Risk
When you think of celebrities like Randy Travis, Dick Clark, Sharon Stone or Rick James, you probably think of their many talents. What you might not realize is that they all at one time suffered a stroke. Strokes – or brain attacks – can happen to anyone at any time. Strokes are the leading cause of adult disability in the United States, and the fifth leading cause of death. Strokes occur when blood flow and oxygen is cut off to an area of the brain. This causes brain cells to die, … [Read more...] about Controlling Your Stroke Risk
Screenings Help Find Cancer While Still Treatable
The horrible facts: Cancer is certainly a leading cause of death in the United States. According to the most recent data available from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1.6 million new cancer cases are diagnosed each year, with approximately 30,000 of those cases being diagnosed in Arizona. Additionally, approximately 600,000 cancer deaths occur each year in the U.S., including nearly 12,000 in Arizona. This means, for every 100,000 adult men and women in Arizona, … [Read more...] about Screenings Help Find Cancer While Still Treatable
County Preparing for Ready, Set, Go
Coconino County has recently implemented a new program called Ready, Set, Go! designed to ensure that citizens are prepared for wildfires and other disasters. The program was initially launched in 2011 and has since been adopted by the Coconino County Sheriff and the Arizona Sheriff’s Association, as well as several local fire organizations. As a collaborative effort between local, state and federal governments, this program helps engage citizens and encourages preparedness and safety as the … [Read more...] about County Preparing for Ready, Set, Go
Understanding Dementia: Facts, Warning Signs, Symptoms
Dementia is a general term that describes a group of symptoms such as loss of memory, judgment, language, complex motor skills and other intellectual function caused by the permanent damage or death of the brain’s nerve cells, or neurons. One or more of several diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, can cause dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in people over the age of 65. It represents about 60 percent of all dementias. The other most common causes of … [Read more...] about Understanding Dementia: Facts, Warning Signs, Symptoms
A Growth Mindset
Hello, Flagstaff! It was recently reported that Arizona is one of the fastest growing states in the country. As I travel around the state, growth is something I talk about with leaders from Tucson to Prescott and everywhere in between. Flagstaff has been growing at a steady rate of 1-2 percent a year for some time now. People grow their families, people graduate from Northern Arizona University and stay here, people take jobs and move here because it really is a wonderful place to live. … [Read more...] about A Growth Mindset