Recent events at a mall in Indiana may have you asking yourself questions like, “Could I have been the hero in this event?” “What would I have done if I were there?” “What have I done to be prepared for the worst kind of human behavior?” On July 17, a deranged individual walked out of a shopping mall bathroom and opened fire on the people in the food court. The first shots he fired were the first warning of the danger everyone was faced with. In high-stress, high-danger environments like … [Read more...] about Are You a Hero?
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Why Anterior Total Hip Replacement is Gaining Popularity Above the Posterior Approach
A popular trend in the world of total joint arthroplasty is the anterior hip replacement. With this technique, the surgical approach works between anterior muscular and nervous planes without dividing or detaching them. In contrast, the posterior approach, long the workhorse approach for total hip replacement in America, requires splitting of the gluteus maximus muscle and detachment of muscles and tendons known as the “short external rotators” of the hip. The anterior approach requires … [Read more...] about Why Anterior Total Hip Replacement is Gaining Popularity Above the Posterior Approach
‘Bee’ Kind to Our Pollinators
The past two decades have not been kind to pollinators – the birds, bees and butterflies that are key to our gardens and essential to much of our food supply. In the early 2000s, there were a plethora of headlines that talked about things like bee colony collapse disorder and butterflies that were disappearing at an alarming rate. Besides the loss to our ecosystems, the disappearance of pollinators could also have a devastating impact on our food supply; up to 75% of the food we eat relies … [Read more...] about ‘Bee’ Kind to Our Pollinators
Ten Travel Professional Tips for Planning Your Next Vacation
The world has changed a lot in the last few years, and the travel industry is no exception. There are so many new rules, exciting new itineraries and spectacular new products, that it can be overwhelming to start planning your next trip. Our travel professionals are here to help, and we’re excited to share our Top 10 tips for smooth vacation planning: Make sure your passport is up to date. For most International trips, your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return … [Read more...] about Ten Travel Professional Tips for Planning Your Next Vacation
Growing Your Business with City’s Retention, Expansion Incentive
Thirty thousand dollars are up for grabs to expand your business. The Business Retention and Expansion Incentive competitive grant program is open. Applications will be accepted until Aug. 31. Find the program and the application at ChooseFlagstaff.com, then submit your application to [email protected]. The program is designed to provide businesses with additional funding that will result in an expansion of the business’s facility, market share, or employment – or all three – and … [Read more...] about Growing Your Business with City’s Retention, Expansion Incentive
Sounds of Summer
As the temperatures increase and the days stretch out, it is clear that summer is upon us. For most, this means spending more time outside, near water or traveling. It also means increased considerations when it comes to caring for hearing aids. Fortunately, hearing aids are built with these considerations in mind. Moisture Hearing aids are essentially tiny computers. Thus, the internal electrical components are susceptible to damage from moisture. While most hearing aids are not … [Read more...] about Sounds of Summer
NACA Evolved from ‘Resting Place’ to Healthy Community
Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. (NACA) originated in the late 1960s, as a place for Native American individuals to eat, rest, visit and receive various health services. In 1969, the newly established “Indian Center Organization” (now known as NACA) began fundraising and building support in the community. When NACA first opened in 1971, its purpose was to be a “resting place,” a hospitality center, designed to offer a variety of social and health-related programs. Soon thereafter, … [Read more...] about NACA Evolved from ‘Resting Place’ to Healthy Community
Destigmatizing Relapse and Addiction
Substance abuse is the cause of thousands of deaths every year, affecting the lives of the people suffering through addiction and their loved ones. Treatment experts deal with these facts every single day. Treatment for substance use has come a long way, with a variety of options to help people achieve sobriety. However, these treatments don’t reach enough people who deal with substance abuse issues. One of the reasons for this is the stigma around addiction and relapse that still exists. We … [Read more...] about Destigmatizing Relapse and Addiction
Collaborative Efforts Underway to Keep Flagstaff Safe from Wildfire, Floods
Hot and dry weather renews our concerns about destructive wildland fires. They can start in an instant and our strong winds can quickly cause them to grow, sometimes taking them out of the control of our firefighters. What’s being done to protect our community and ensure that fire in the surrounding forests is helping to keep them healthy instead of scorching everything in its path and leaving the soil hydrophobic, resulting in flooding? Quite a bit, with more to come. I want to emphasize … [Read more...] about Collaborative Efforts Underway to Keep Flagstaff Safe from Wildfire, Floods
Getting to Know Findlay Volkswagen Service Manager Director Chris Allen
Findlay Volkswagen Service Manager/Director Chris Allen has worked in the automotive industry for 17 years, exclusively with Volkswagen. He has been a master Volkswagen technician, service advisor and service director. He says the best part about his job is working alongside an amazing team and being able to help people achieve their goals. The Findlay Volkswagen team sat down with Chris with the following questions to help the community get to know him. Q: WHAT MAKES WORKING FOR FINDLAY VW … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Findlay Volkswagen Service Manager Director Chris Allen