At Foothills Bank, we have been honored to serve Arizona communities since 1997 and serve from a branch location in Flagstaff since 2020. We are dedicated to bringing you quality service, being that friendly face that you know and trust, and, as your local bank, being as much a part of the community as you are! We would love for you to meet our wonderful branch manager, Tammy Floyd. Here are some questions and answers to help you get to know her better. Q: How long have you been in the … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Foothills Bank of Flagstaff Branch Manager Tammy Floyd
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Northern Arizona Healthcare Opening Pulmonology Clinic
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) plans to open its new pulmonology clinic in Flagstaff this month. The pulmonary clinic team will offer a full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures designed to treat and care for respiratory disorders, including obstructive pulmonary diseases. The pulmonary providers that are staffing the clinic have decades of experience in both inpatient and outpatient pulmonary care. They have received awards and fellowships and have been published in … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Healthcare Opening Pulmonology Clinic
Building a Network of Support While in Recovery
Every person’s path through recovery is as unique as the individual themselves. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to recovery, experts know that having a strong social support network helps increase the chances of a person reaching their recovery goals. When people are in the midst of their addiction, they often pull away from the people who care about them most and surround themselves with people who are living a similar harmful lifestyle. As the person begins recovering, they must … [Read more...] about Building a Network of Support While in Recovery
Library Plaza to Offer Outdoor Reading Space
The Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library is rolling out a suite of new changes to make access to resources and services easier than ever. June will be a busy month in the library, as both the physical and digital footprint gets a facelift. We’re also pleased to introduce our new Library Director Linda Tillson! Linda joined the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library District in February, having served as the Eagle Valley Library district director in Colorado for the past … [Read more...] about Library Plaza to Offer Outdoor Reading Space
Perennials are Versatile, Easy to Grow
Perennials are the backbone of any garden. Unlike their annual counterparts, their cycle doesn’t end with one season. Instead, they come back year after year, making them a good long-term investment and giving your garden shape and predictability. Although many perennials often live a long time, their life span is variable, and some may live for only three to five years. But even those without a long lifespan often propagate through reseeding. One more positive benefit from planting … [Read more...] about Perennials are Versatile, Easy to Grow
Leaping Ahead with Lumity
Hearing aids evolve at an incredible rate, with the ultimate goal of improving sound quality and clarity. The other goal is making the hearing aids as user friendly as possible. Manufacturers consistently survey their customers to determine what types of innovations are most desirable. Phonak recently launched a new technology platform. It’s called Lumity, and patients are stating that the improvements are very noticeable. Sleeker The most common concern patients have, even when they love … [Read more...] about Leaping Ahead with Lumity
Understanding the Hype about Peptide Therapy for Weight Loss
Obesity and diabetes cases are high in the U.S. and rising on a daily basis because of the American lifestyle and poor diet choices. Hormone imbalance may also contribute to weight challenges. The most recent drug that has been FDA approved for weight loss is a GLP-1 peptide called Tirzepatide-mounjaro (name brand). Another GLP-1 peptide that often is used for diabetic patients is semaglutide, name brand Ozempic, which also has been shown to lower hemoglobin A1c blood tests, balance blood … [Read more...] about Understanding the Hype about Peptide Therapy for Weight Loss
What is EDC?
In this increasingly unsafe world, we as individuals need to adjust our behaviors to better ensure the safety of ourselves and our loved ones. We first need to be “situationally aware” of our surroundings, actively observing what is going on around us and looking for possible threats. Threats can be very obvious, as a traditional bank robber would be, or they could be something much more subtle, like a van parked next to your car when there are only two cars in the entire parking lot. Avoiding … [Read more...] about What is EDC?
NACA Fitness Specialists Support Physical Activity, Wellness
NACA’s Wellness Center provides cost-conscious and holistic fitness plans for groups or individuals, alongside nutrition and dietary resources from a staff of highly experienced fitness experts. Whether participants are looking to make a drastic change in their health and fitness, or simply maintain and supplement their current lifestyle, NACA’s Wellness Center fitness specialists can assist anyone in reaching their health and fitness goals. NACA fitness specialists serve as a community … [Read more...] about NACA Fitness Specialists Support Physical Activity, Wellness
Flagstaff Experiencing Pent-Up Demand for Housing
There has been a flurry of real estate activity in our market and the nice weather has further facilitated getting folks out to open houses and writing contracts. We are now back to multiple offers on certain homes, depending on price point and condition. However, what has been a bit perplexing as of late is the historically low absorption rate. For the month of April 2023, there were only 44 single-family homes sold in Flagstaff and for the months January through April 2023, there were only 138 … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Experiencing Pent-Up Demand for Housing