Our normal day-to-day lives are risk-filled adventures that sometimes get out of hand. While we live in a society that provides us protection from much that can harm us, we crafty humans find ways around the protections all the time. Let’s talk about a few examples and what could or should have been done that would have prevented the event. I was cleaning my gun and it just went off! This is one of the most frequently occurring negligent discharges that often results in serious injuries or … [Read more...] about Don’t Be the One Who Says: ‘That Won’t Happen to Me’
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Limb Loss Awareness Month Can Save Lives
There are approximately 150,000 leg amputations every year in the U.S. that are not related to an accident. That number is staggering. However, awareness that it could happen to anyone, and being aware of the causes, can potentially save a limb. Poor circulation plays a role in more than half of all surgical amputations. Conditions like diabetes and peripheral artery disease (PAD) affect blood flow to the legs and feet, putting people at a higher risk of losing a limb. “If you have both PAD … [Read more...] about Limb Loss Awareness Month Can Save Lives
Discarded Syringes: A Dangerous Byproduct of the Drug Epidemic
Yavapai County has an opioid epidemic; we have for more than a decade. In 2021, the DEA singled out Yavapai County as a “hot spot” for opioid and illicit drug abuse and created an initiative called “Operation Engage” to help stop the abuse. Yavapai County is the fourth highest county in the state for overdose deaths. These deaths can happen in minutes and anywhere. Thankfully, we have a wonderful task force: PANT, MatForce, YCSO, Prescott Police Department, Prescott Valley Police Department, … [Read more...] about Discarded Syringes: A Dangerous Byproduct of the Drug Epidemic
CCC Governing Board Approves Tax Reset Measure
Thirty years ago, Coconino Community College was born. The birth was a two-step process: First, voters had to decide if they wanted to form a community college district; second, they had to decide to fund the district with property taxes. Both measures passed and CCC was created to serve the residents of Coconino County. However, that was not the end of the story - only the beginning. A challenge came about with the formation of the college that has grown as the college has grown over … [Read more...] about CCC Governing Board Approves Tax Reset Measure
Understanding the Benefits of Outdoor Activities on the Road to Recovery
The outdoors is a great place to find healing and a better understanding of yourself. A scenic hike on a mountain trail, resting near a peaceful river or gazing across a vast landscape can bring a feeling of tranquility to a stressful and anxious person. Spring is inching closer in Flagstaff, which brings new opportunities for outdoor adventure therapy to serve a role in someone’s path to sobriety. Outdoor adventure therapy can be hugely beneficial for those struggling with addiction. Outdoor … [Read more...] about Understanding the Benefits of Outdoor Activities on the Road to Recovery
Understanding the Home-Selling Process for Success
Selling your home is a big decision and a time that you want to be prepared. In Flagstaff, we are experiencing a seller’s market, meaning that the housing inventory is scarce and there is an abundance of buyers looking to find a home. Compared to this time in 2021, the total active listings in Flagstaff are down 15%, with new listings down 32%. However, we are seeing that the sold volume is up 18%. So while we are seeing fewer homes on the market, the ones that are available are selling … [Read more...] about Understanding the Home-Selling Process for Success
Studying the Science of Raw
Raw is the pinnacle of pet nutrition. The ideal diet for an individual dog or cat is the one that produces the best long-term results. A pet’s diet should be balanced in calories, protein and other nutrients to maintain an optimum condition, rather than conform to some standard that doesn’t apply to his or her lifestyle. Research at the University of Helsinki is bringing new relevance to raw feeding research. The DogRisk study was initiated by Dr. Anna Hielm-Bjorkman with the School of … [Read more...] about Studying the Science of Raw
Increasing Seller Success in a Sizzling Market
Often, when considering current market conditions, it is easy to generalize and think that every home listed goes for thousands or hundreds of thousands over list price. Although our real estate market is extremely strong and continues to be very competitive, the simple truth is that not every home sells for over list. Even with a shortage of available homes, there are price reductions on homes that are not camera ready. There are several things sellers can do to set themselves up for … [Read more...] about Increasing Seller Success in a Sizzling Market
Local Business Owner Teaches CCC Students Apartment Maintenance Skills
The Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) program at Coconino Community College prepares students by teaching them about performing maintenance tasks, locksmithing, OSHA 10, product repair, customer service and safety in the workplace. The CAMT program helps students refine their apartment maintenance skills and gets them ready for their future career. Not only do the CAMT program instructors teach students from textbooks but also from personal experience and real-life scenarios … [Read more...] about Local Business Owner Teaches CCC Students Apartment Maintenance Skills
A Better Way to Look at Cholesterol
If you didn’t already know, February was Heart Health Month. I realize I’m a little late, but I wanted to bring you some tips about how to utilize cholesterol (lipid) testing to benefit your cardiovascular health. We’re going to go beyond the basic cholesterol panel, which doesn’t provide enough information to accurately assess our cardiovascular risk, which we generally think of as our risk for heart attack or stroke. We tend to think of the standard lipid panel as the supreme and … [Read more...] about A Better Way to Look at Cholesterol