In today’s complex health care system, it takes a variety of healthcare professionals from different disciplines to meet the healthcare needs of patients. All Nurse Practitioners complete a master’s or doctoral degree program and have advanced clinical training beyond their bachelor’s degree and RN licensure. More than 80 percent of NPs are educated and trained to provide primary care, thereby expanding patient access to well trained, high quality providers and freeing physicians to address more … [Read more...] about Nurse Practitioners Provide Greater Access to Primary Health Care
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Understanding Mal de Debarquement Syndrome
There are people who suffer with a continual sensation of movement, named Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS). It can be a normal response of the balance system after returning from a fishing trip, a cruise, a long airplane flight or even surfing and snorkeling. The individual will feel the motion of being in or on the water even though they are on land. It can last a few minutes or hours then usually diminishes completely. Symptoms There are people who suffer the same sensations for … [Read more...] about Understanding Mal de Debarquement Syndrome
Long-Haul Visitors, Boost to Local Economy
Did you know that Flagstaff welcomes more than 500,000 international visitors annually? And, those long-haul visitors have an economic impact of nearly $70,000,000 on our local economy. It is Flagstaff’s time to shine on the international stage. Our destination is appealing to the international traveler – especially the repeat international visitor who has already experienced some of the top destinations in the United States such as New York and San Francisco. Flagstaff represents an … [Read more...] about Long-Haul Visitors, Boost to Local Economy
Want More out of Life? Consider a Mission Trip
As a physician specializing in primary care and anesthesiology, I have been fortunate to be able to use my expertise to care for numerous people in the United States, Mexico, the Yucatan, Guatemala, Haiti and other locations around the world. Going on mission trips within and outside of our country allows me to care for people who are in need of assistance in meeting the very basic requirements of life, such as water, food, housing and medical care. One of the many ironies that becomes … [Read more...] about Want More out of Life? Consider a Mission Trip
Enjoying the Leisure Life on the High Seas
I just returned from the most luxurious ship ever built: Regent Seven Seas Explorer. The ship is brand new and boasts 55,000 tons of pure luxury. With 750 guests spread over 10 decks, this is the largest ship in Regent Seven Seas fleet. Walking around on board you would never know there are this many people on board. The public areas were never crowded, and I didn’t have to stand in line once for a tender, disembarkation or dinner seating. There are 542 crew members on board, and their only … [Read more...] about Enjoying the Leisure Life on the High Seas
Understanding Mobility Needs
As a respected member of Arizona’s automotive business community for 34 years, the CMI Mobility Group strives to understand your mobility needs and questions. CMI Mobility provides rear- and side- entry conversions. There are certainly advantages to both conversions. In a rear-entry conversion, a wheelchair cannot be used in the driving or passenger positions. However, a transfer seat can be used in either case. No extra room is required for a ramp, and the side passenger doors are not … [Read more...] about Understanding Mobility Needs
How Therapy Can Help the Wear and Tear of Daily Living
We perform repetitive motions throughout the day. Most of these motions are tolerable, while others might cause discomfort. Some repetitive motions catch up with us after years of overusing the same muscles or tendons. When we feel aches, pain, muscle tension and/or fatigue, it’s our body letting us know we are doing too much. It’s important to listen to our bodies to help prevent damage. Some examples of what happens when we overuse a muscle include: Tennis elbow – pain on the outside … [Read more...] about How Therapy Can Help the Wear and Tear of Daily Living
Where are We with High Occupancy Housing?
There is a lot of talk lately about high occupancy housing. You can also call it high density housing or student housing. It all comes down to a four- or five-story apartment complex with a lot of students in it. Here are some of the issues: Zoning – If a particular property already has the appropriate zoning, the owner can build an apartment building. There are various requirements for things like parking, lighting and height. A 60-foot height limitation has been in place for 25 years. The … [Read more...] about Where are We with High Occupancy Housing?
Football, Concussions….and You?
Moviegoers who have seen the film “Concussion” know that the movie depicts a true story about a forensic pathologist who discovers severe brain damage in deceased NFL players during autopsies. The physician ultimately determines that the players died from a degenerative disease caused by long-term effects of repeated blows to the head – or concussions. While many of us don’t have to worry about participating in an activity that puts us at risk of continuous concussions, like those who play … [Read more...] about Football, Concussions….and You?
Goodwill Brand Ranked First in Value
Goodwill’s mission is to put people to work. Our donation centers and the stores that resell those goods exist solely to fund the programs and services that break down the barriers to employment. It is gratifying to know that this purpose resonates with people, as evidenced recently by the release of the inaugural Brand World Value Index, a survey ranking the brands that people believe do the most good for the world. Among 150 companies and non-profits, Goodwill emerged as the No. 1 … [Read more...] about Goodwill Brand Ranked First in Value