Chronically ill patients across the nation are getting some help to make sure they receive consistent care in managing pain and other symptoms. To provide clarity about the individual’s wishes, there’s a medical form known as Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, or POLST. In Arizona, the form and new protocols are termed AzMOST, or Arizona Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment. “POLST and AzMOST provide continuity of care across settings of care with a goal of increasing patient … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Launching Pilot Project to Ensure Wishes of the Seriously Ill
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Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce Promoting Economic Development from Larger Space
The petite but familiar building on the corner of Highways 89A and 260 in Cottonwood that housed the Chamber of Commerce since the mid-1980s now stands empty. The Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce recently moved to a new, larger location just blocks away. The Chamber was bursting at the seams even with a backyard shed and off-site storage space. Old newspapers uncovered while packing up the storage facilities proved that the move was long overdue. “We’ve found newspaper articles from 25 years … [Read more...] about Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce Promoting Economic Development from Larger Space
Waging Concerns
On July 1, the state of Arizona raised the hourly minimum wage rate from $8.05 to $10. In Flagstaff, the voters elected to implement a minimum wage significantly higher than the new state-mandated minimum wage. The vote and outcomes caused a tsunami wave of confusion, fear, excitement, emotion and arguments as Flagstaff’s new wage of $12 per hour was supposed to take effect on July 1, and continue to increase to $15 per hour by 2021. After much debate and an extraordinary amount of input from … [Read more...] about Waging Concerns
Lowell Observatory Shines in the Shadow of Solar Eclipse
It is being called the Great American Eclipse because the Monday, Aug. 21 cosmic event when our moon aligns between the Earth and sun will only be visible from the United States. Lowell Observatory astronomers will be greeting it in the little town of Madras, Oregon, one of the first places in the country to feel the eclipse. They will not be alone. Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to turn out as Lowell’s world-class astronomers and educators take the lead in science education … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Shines in the Shadow of Solar Eclipse
Celtic Festival Continues to Grow
For those who enjoy brilliantly-colored flags and costumes, bagpipe tunes, unique foods, dancing maidens, frolicking children and the excitement of tumultuous monsoon clouds skirting overhead, the lure of the annual Arizona Highland Celtic Festival in Flagstaff every July is irresistible. The festival is the biggest fundraising event sponsored by the Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society (NACHS), the homegrown non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving and furthering the cause … [Read more...] about Celtic Festival Continues to Grow
Rodeo Riders, Ranchers Seek Babbitt Colts
Tonalea special education teacher Ella Farrell tries to get to Spider Web Camp from her home near the Utah border every July for the Annual Colt Sale. This year, she made her third Babbitt Ranches purchase, a palomino from the reputable “Cowboy Drift” bloodline. “My brother advised me,” she said. “He works with the UofA Cooperative Extension Service and advises people on agriculture. He tells me that Babbitt Ranches has quality horses. The auctioneer said the colt has the potential of being … [Read more...] about Rodeo Riders, Ranchers Seek Babbitt Colts
Physician, Surgeons Building Now NorthStar
For decades, the medical office building located on the corner of Forest Avenue and Beaver Street has been known simply as the Physician and Surgeons Office Building, or the PSOB. The building was formally renamed NorthStar Medical Offices this month. In addition, the interior and exterior of the building will also soon be undergoing renovations. Earlier in the year, the physician owners of the building reached out to Shine Creative Industries (dba Julie Sullivan Design), a brand development … [Read more...] about Physician, Surgeons Building Now NorthStar
12th Annual Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Festival
When: September 15-17, 2017 Where: Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, AZ What: Three days of great music, jamming, camping, community barn dance, educational workshops, band contest, kids activities, and more! Lineup: The lineup for the three-day event features several award-winning performers including: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Tim O’Brien, The Drew Emmitt Band, Mountain Heart, Della Mae, Balsam Range, Town Mountain, Foghorn Stringband, The Colton House … [Read more...] about 12th Annual Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Festival
Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall Comes to Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort
Brian Parrish, Interim CEO of The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming), is pleased to announce Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort will host The Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall from August 10-16. The Moving Wall is a half-sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. that has visited every state in the United States and has travelled to Puerto Rico, Canada, Guam, and Saipan. The Moving Wall originated in 1984 for those who did not have the opportunity to visit the … [Read more...] about Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall Comes to Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort
Cool Commitment to Four Season Recreation
As Arizona Snowbowl transitioned from its longest ski season ever to summer on the San Francisco Peaks, evidence of activity and a commitment to year-round outdoor recreation is abundant. For the second consecutive year, Scenic Chairlift Rides are offered every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours on Fridays. For many Northland visitors escaping low-desert heat (the temperature difference can be 30 degrees from Phoenix to the San Francisco Peaks), the stunning views, gorgeous … [Read more...] about Cool Commitment to Four Season Recreation