Apr. 12 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Colon Cancer screening at the Flagstaff Aquaplex.“Nolan the Colon”, an inflatable, interactive mega-colon standing more than 20 feet long, 12 feet high and 10 feet wide, will be featured at the fifth annual Small Business Health Fair from 7 am to 1pm, Friday, April 12 at the Flagstaff Aquaplex at 1702 N. 4th Street. The Health Fair is free to attendees and sponsored by North Country HealthCare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, and Mountain Heart. Colon cancer … [Read more...] about Health Fair Today
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Dental Care for Overall Health
As a dentist, I often hear the phrase, “It’s not that I hate you, I just hate coming to the dentist. I remember when I was a child and my dentist…” It’s not exactly an ego booster but it is a sentiment that we as dentists hear at least weekly and we grow to understand it’s not personal. Dentistry has made amazing advances over the past several decades. These advances have made it so a visit to the dentist does not have to be the dreaded experience portrayed in Little Shop of Horrors; in fact, … [Read more...] about Dental Care for Overall Health
Long-Term Care: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
Most people learn about long-term care when they or their loved ones are touched by it firsthand. At that point, they have limited options on what they can do to pay for this tremendous expense. So while no one savors talking to their financial advisor about long-term care, you should. Failing to address it in terms of protecting retirement assets leaves you and your family at risk. What would an additional $82,000 of annual expenses do to your family? Or, based on the projected cost of care in … [Read more...] about Long-Term Care: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
Northern Arizonans Invited to Learn About Health Care Options
If you own or work for a small business, chances are you are pretty busy all the time. But, take a break sometime between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on April 13 and take in the Small Business Health Fair at the Flagstaff Aquaplex hosted by North Country HealthCare. This will be an opportunity to learn a little about your health, perhaps get a free blood screening and gain knowledge about local services that will help keep you healthy. Flagstaff resident Ruth Austin, who owns PS Printing with … [Read more...] about Northern Arizonans Invited to Learn About Health Care Options
Are Veterinarians Real Doctors?
I love being a veterinarian. With my combined interest in science, medicine and animals, becoming a veterinarian seemed a natural career choice. Veterinary medicine is challenging, exciting, and rewarding. It is sometimes wondrous, such as when I am helping to bring new animal lives into the world. Sometimes, being a vet is draining, such as when I’m helping owners cope with the ordeal of deciding to end the life of a beloved pet or when I have to explain that despite the amazing advances in … [Read more...] about Are Veterinarians Real Doctors?
Northern Arizonans Keeping it Fresh
With the New Year upon us, resolutions abound. Topping the list each year is often a health, fitness or weight-loss related goal. For many, meeting this goal means signing up at a gym come January, the busiest month for fitness clubs. Gym memberships have been consistently growing over the past decade, reaching an overall number of more than 40 million in 2010, according to a recent IBISWorld report. With gym attendance at an all-time high, fitness professionals and their facilities must keep … [Read more...] about Northern Arizonans Keeping it Fresh
Medical Conditions Increasing Fall Risks
Each week, more than 30,000 Americans over the age of 65 are seriously injured by falling, and nearly 250 die from their injuries, according to the National Safety Council. About a third of seniors report some difficulty with balance and ambulation, according to the American Geriatrics Society Foundation for Health in Aging (AGSFHA). This percentage increases after age 75 and is a leading cause of death. Environmental conditions in seniors’ homes – for instance, inadequate lighting, trip … [Read more...] about Medical Conditions Increasing Fall Risks
Diane Lenz Running for County Supervisor
Today Diane Lenz announced her candidacy for Coconino County Supervisor, District 1. Current Supervisor, Carl Taylor is retiring. District 1 includes Flagstaff downtown (north of Rt. 66) and neighborhoods west and northwest of Flagstaff, (e.g., Boulder Point, Equestrian Estates, Cheshire, Baderville), Tusayan, Fredonia, Kaibab Estates West and Supai. A resident of Coconino County since 1980, Ms. Lenz and her family lived for many years in the rural County outside of Flagstaff. They … [Read more...] about Diane Lenz Running for County Supervisor
Fit Kids Arizona Offering Nutrition Advice
In an effort to help children and their families lead healthier and more active lives, Fit Kids of Arizona is hosting its third installment of the “It’s All About Me!” series. This time, “It’s All About Nutrition!” This free, fun-filled event is 4 - 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, at the old Flagstaff Middle School Gym, 755 N. Bonito St. (parking and entrance on the north side of the school). For more information, call 928 214-3537. This is an opportunity for families to engage in hands-on … [Read more...] about Fit Kids Arizona Offering Nutrition Advice
The Effects of Heat on Seniors
Sunny days uplift spirits, yet seniors need to take special precautions to make sure their enjoyment of summer is not eclipsed by dehydration and heat illness. Physical changes that come with aging make older adults more vulnerable to summer’s heat and humidity. The American Geriatrics Society’s Foundation for Health in Aging (FHIA) reports that most of the 200 Americans who die each summer of heat-related complications are over 50. FHIA warns that temperatures in the low 90s can be very … [Read more...] about The Effects of Heat on Seniors