When public fundraising stopped , one promoter and its sponsors became heroes. With hundreds of non-profits in Flagstaff working together to provide services that enhance every part of our community, it is not always easy to ask community members to write a check to support all of our efforts. This is why there are many non-profit fundraising events. Sure, we love coming up with great ways for you and your neighbors to have fun, recreate, listen to live music and so much more – but we really … [Read more...] about Habitat for Humanity: Generosity Fueled by Generosity
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How to Prevent, Treat HIV
Is HIV still a thing? Surprisingly and unfortunately, yes. What may be even more surprising is that more than 38 million people are still living with HIV today. And, before you skip this article because you think you or your loved ones are not at risk for HIV, please think again. Let’s Talk Facts In 2018 alone, there were 37,968 new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. and dependent countries. Young people in the age group between 13 and 24 are particularly affected by HIV, and in 2018, this age … [Read more...] about How to Prevent, Treat HIV
Managing Summertime Injuries
For many of us, warmer weather means more time outdoors playing. These activities sometimes will result in an acute injury. Let’s talk about how to successfully manage these injuries by harnessing your healing process so you can get back outdoors again! In this article, I’m going to be discussing ligament and tendon injuries. This covers ankle sprains, injured knees, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, shoulder issues, etc. Ligament and tendon injuries such as ankle sprains, golfer’s elbow, … [Read more...] about Managing Summertime Injuries
A Lifelong Relationship with OneAZ
Johanna Klomann knows Flagstaff. She has built a life in Northern Arizona ever since her family moved there when she was just two years old. Around that time is also when her parents established a personal savings account for her with OneAZ Credit Union. And for someone with a self-proclaimed aversion to change, Johanna has continued to bank with OneAZ ever since. Fast forward to graduation day at Northern Arizona University on a warm May day with a degree in accounting. Johanna had interned … [Read more...] about A Lifelong Relationship with OneAZ
Treating Pain with an Epidural Steroid Injection
The epidural steroid injection allows anti-inflammatory medicine (steroid) to be injected into the epidural space to treat pain caused by irritation of the spinal nerves. A protective covering called the dural sac surrounds the spinal cord. This sac contains spinal fluid that bathes and nourishes the spinal cord. The space between the outer surface of the dural sac and the bones of the spinal column is the epidural space. Nerves that go from the spinal cord through the spinal column and to … [Read more...] about Treating Pain with an Epidural Steroid Injection
Answering Frequently Asked Questions About Hearing
Although hearing loss is a common disability, most people are taught very little about it. Thus, new patients always have a myriad of questions during the initial phases of diagnosis and management. Some questions are more unique or specific to the individual, but most are the same. And for good reason. Hearing loss has a steep learning curve and patients want to ensure they are making informed decisions. My goals are to always make sure patients feel comfortable and secure, and to answer their … [Read more...] about Answering Frequently Asked Questions About Hearing
Summer Watering Tips for the New Normal
When it comes to weather and climate in Northern Arizona in 2021, there’s good news and bad news. Let’s get the bad news out of the way first. The National Weather Service (NWS) recently announced that our region and much of the Southwest is experiencing a “new normal” that is hotter and dryer than it’s been in recent history. In the past decade, we’ve had higher temperatures, fewer inches of snowfall and less precipitation in general. Nothing seemed to symbolize this sad state of affairs … [Read more...] about Summer Watering Tips for the New Normal
Treating Bunion Deformities
Bunions are a common deformity that consist of an enlargement of the bone at the base of the big toe. Hallux Valgus is the medical term for this, which means a turning outward of the great toe. Bunions are one of the most common forefoot deformities. These usually begin when the big toe starts moving toward the smaller toes because of the shoe gear or an inherited deformity. This shifting of the bones causes a bony prominence on the side of the patient’s foot. Over a period of time, the big toe … [Read more...] about Treating Bunion Deformities
Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Living
People who demonstrate a sense of well-being possess nine essential characteristics: balance, resilience, contentment, goal setting, flexibility, self-confidence, support, gratitude and connection. Back2Basics views addiction as a whole-person crisis, building those characteristics into every aspect of the experience to strengthen the well-being and enhance the overall sense of self of every resident. This whole-person approach of addressing the mind and body as one is purposefully embedded … [Read more...] about Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Living
Preventing Wrinkles Without Injections
Aging is inevitable, and many try to defy it using various methods of preventing and minimizing the appearance of wrinkles and saggy skin. The skin is our largest organ and is most sensitive to the aging process. When you are young, the skin is plump, tight and springy like a new mattress. With aging, the skin becomes thinner, less springy and sunken in. What can you do? These days, there are so many things from which to choose, but radiofrequency (RF) technology is a non-surgical, … [Read more...] about Preventing Wrinkles Without Injections