Nearly 275 community partners joined United Way of Northern Arizona at today’s Annual Meeting and Recognition Event to celebrate a successful campaign and look forward to the coming year. Keynote Speaker Paul J. Luna, President and CEO of Helios Education Foundation emphasized the importance of enriching lives through education by cultivating strong community relationships and initiating and supporting strategic partnerships. The luncheon, held at Little America Hotel, recognized the … [Read more...] about United Way of Northern Arizona Celebrates Successful Campaign
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When is the Best Time to Buy a Vehicle?
It has been a long recovery for the auto industry and 2015 represented the sixth year of overall U.S. sales growth since 2009. Manufacturers have recovered and their ability to forecast vehicle sales has improved as the economy becomes more stable. However, there are many factors at the manufacturer level, dealership level and personal level that really determine when the best time is to buy a vehicle. Since the economy has somewhat stabilized, the unemployment factor has created an increase … [Read more...] about When is the Best Time to Buy a Vehicle?
Becoming Excellent
In some circles, the term “excellence” gets thrown around frequently, either explicitly or implied in phrases like “going to the next level.” Organizational gurus have penned dozens of views on what excellence means, and how to achieve it. (Anyone remember “In Search of Excellence?”) Excellence is a fascinating, important topic (hence all the books), but despite all the books and articles, the topic remains muddy to many. So, I thought I’d share my take on excellence. The first question is … [Read more...] about Becoming Excellent
After 40 Years, HomCo Lumber & Hardware Keeps Improving
As HomCo Lumber & Hardware enters its 41st year in business, as the store owner, I am excited to tell the company’s story. My father started the company in 1975 on a little dirt lot in Phoenix. He named it ODDS-N-ENDS LUMBER. We opened the Flagstaff store in 1979 on four acres with a 2,000-square-foot Quonset Hut. Now, we occupy a 50,000-square-foot store with five acres of lumberyard. We changed our name to HomCo Lumber & Hardware in 2013, but still have the corporate name of … [Read more...] about After 40 Years, HomCo Lumber & Hardware Keeps Improving
How to Make Sure You’re Safely Getting Enough Vitamin D
Often, after recommending that patients protect themselves from the sun, I am asked, “Shouldn't I get sun exposure to get Vitamin D?” It's true that there has been concern that sunscreen use prevents the synthesis of vitamin D by the skin. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that is vital for strong bones and a healthy immune system. Without vitamin D, the body cannot process calcium and phosphorus – two minerals necessary for healthy bones. The American Academy of Dermatology does not … [Read more...] about How to Make Sure You’re Safely Getting Enough Vitamin D
‘Gently,’ ‘Wisely’ Philosophy Guiding Radiation Tests
As 2016 gets started, it’s a great time to remember the importance of family and friends and look ahead to setting new goals for living a happy and healthy life. The health care landscape in America has certainly changed over the last several years, with more changes and more uncertainly around the corner. However, at the end of the day – or the beginning of the year – it’s important to remember the tremendous health care resources available to us here in the United States. One of those … [Read more...] about ‘Gently,’ ‘Wisely’ Philosophy Guiding Radiation Tests
The Affordable Care Act: A Look Back at the Impact of the Law
On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and since then, nearly every aspect of health insurance has changed. Some of the changes have been very positive; others have not. I thought this would be a good time to evaluate those changes, both positive and negative. It is important to note that this is not political statement of support or criticism of the law. I have been helping businesses and individuals with health insurance for more than 20 years. The … [Read more...] about The Affordable Care Act: A Look Back at the Impact of the Law
Understanding the Professionalism of Youth Sports
As the total number of children who participate in sport continues to increase, so, too, has the number of those children who are specializing in a single sport. There is no doubt that focused, deliberate sport-specific practice and years of dedication are required to achieve excellence in both individual and team sports. The question is, should this intense sport specialization begin during childhood and early adolescence? Parents are major players in this drive toward early sport … [Read more...] about Understanding the Professionalism of Youth Sports
Goodwill Helps Individual with Disability Transform through the Power of Work – and a Haircut
The fashion designer Coco Chanel is credited with saying that a woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life. It turns out that Chanel’s take on the transformative power of a new ‘do applies to men, too. Take 20-year-old Jonah Bullard, who recently landed a job at Walmart with a little help from Goodwill. Bullard, who has a mild developmental delay and learning disability, was referred to Goodwill by the state's Rehabilitation Services Administration – an agency that helps unemployed … [Read more...] about Goodwill Helps Individual with Disability Transform through the Power of Work – and a Haircut
How Physical Therapy Can Help Pelvic Pain, Incontinence, Musculoskeletal Disorders
Incontinence, pelvic pain, pregnancy-related and post-partum-related musculoskeletal disorders are a part of daily life for many people. However, there is help for these disorders. Skilled physical and occupational therapists specially trained in these areas can work with patients to develop individualized treatment programs designed to relieve the problems. Incontinence Incontinence, which affects both men and women, is the involuntary loss of urine or fecal matter. There are several … [Read more...] about How Physical Therapy Can Help Pelvic Pain, Incontinence, Musculoskeletal Disorders