Coconino County understands that having strong communities depends upon a strong business sector and a prepared workforce. At the direction of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, the County’s Career Center shares its dynamic and unique services with local employers and job seekers. Although you often hear about the Career Center services related to the re-employment process that occurs after a closure or downsizing of a local business (such as our Rapid Response Team working with … [Read more...] about Building a Strong Community Through Business Development
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Exploring Home Treatments for Osteoarthritis of the Hand
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common diagnosis, and if one lives long enough, a diagnosis that we will all hear. My interest lies in OA of the hand. In treating this diagnosis, I often gravitate first toward pain reduction modalities. There are many pain relieving modalities that can be explored both in therapy and at home. These may include, but are not limited to, paraffin bath treatments, ultrasound, moist heat, mineral baths, copper bracelets, low level laser therapy, to name a few. If these are … [Read more...] about Exploring Home Treatments for Osteoarthritis of the Hand
What Does Business Attraction Mean for Flagstaff?
Why don’t we have an In-n-Out Burger, Trader Joe’s or a Costco yet? That is the most commonly asked question that I receive. These types of businesses are considered retail businesses and are providing specific products direct to the consumer. The retail sector tends to get the most publicity because that’s what most consumers interact directly with, but that is not the only sector that the city’s Business Attraction program directs their efforts toward. Ensuring that there are high wage jobs … [Read more...] about What Does Business Attraction Mean for Flagstaff?
Hearing Loss in Children
The incidence of hearing loss in children is higher than you might expect. Studies have shown that newborn hearing screenings identify from one to four out of 1,000 babies tested, depending on the research cited. Most hospitals offer newborn hearing screening and many audiologists offer the test in their office for the babies missed at birth. The babies may have hearing loss because of genetic causes, birth trauma, middle ear fluid, debris in the ear canals or even the side effect of medications … [Read more...] about Hearing Loss in Children
Explaining Accountable Care Organizations
One of the biggest concerns with the healthcare system is that providers and medical facilities primarily operate in silos. This silo approach to medical care means patients have to repeat tests, fill out numerous forms and questionnaires, pay multiple bills, keep track of files and files of medical information, which have to be carried to every medical appointment, and higher costs for everyone. Accountable Care Organizations, known as ACOs, aim to breakdown silos, promote sharing of … [Read more...] about Explaining Accountable Care Organizations
What is Flagstaff’s Reputation?
William Franke, an international businessman (and namesake of the NAU Business College), spoke last month at the Alliance Bank Economic Outlook Conference. He said some countries have so many layers of bureaucracy and so many overlapping and conflicting regulations that it is not worth it to invest in doing business there. He mentioned some countries by name as examples of places to stay away from. That got me thinking. Is there a speaker at a seminar somewhere that is saying that about … [Read more...] about What is Flagstaff’s Reputation?
What Real Estate Trends Can We Expect for the New Year?
As the sun begins to set on yet another year, what did we learn from the real estate market in 2015? Depending on how you look at it, 2015 was a good year for real estate. It was steady, it didn’t explode to an all-time high and it certainly wasn’t the lowest of lows. From what the stats are showing, it remained slightly more of a seller’s market for the majority of the year. Listing inventory was high at the beginning of the year. A mild winter allowed for the showings and contract writing … [Read more...] about What Real Estate Trends Can We Expect for the New Year?
How Can Medical Experts Disagree?
As a patient and a provider, I have been fascinated at how medical decisions are made. As you have surely noticed, the medical world seems to take one step forward and two steps to the side when it comes to new recommendations on things like mammograms or PSA screening. Often, experts disagree (often, vehemently) over the recommendations. It begs the question of how experts reading the same scientific studies can disagree over recommendations or treatments. How can two well-trained specialists … [Read more...] about How Can Medical Experts Disagree?
Preparing for Physical Therapy
Many people have questions when preparing to attend a physical therapy session. Below, I hope to answer some simple questions. Q: What should I expect during my first session? A: During your first session, the physical therapist will want to get to know you and perform a thorough evaluation. Expect a lot of questions about your health, your lifestyle and your living situation. Depending on your particular symptoms, your therapist may examine your posture, reflexes, balance, coordination, … [Read more...] about Preparing for Physical Therapy
Governor Proclaims Flagstaff to be Arizona’s Winter Wonderland
Welcome to Flagstaff, Arizona’s Official Winter Wonderland. That is the designation recently bestowed upon our city through proclamation by Governor Ducey, and we are truly a winter wonderland. Not just because Flagstaff is one of the snowiest cities in the United States or because it is home to so many snow-related activities, but because Flagstaff offers a winter experience to residents and visitors, snow or shine (or both), which can only be found in the northland. Being named the Winter … [Read more...] about Governor Proclaims Flagstaff to be Arizona’s Winter Wonderland