While this year has not been anything like last year’s “Snowmageddon,” in early February, two feet of snow fell on Flagstaff in one day, and that was on top of around a foot-and-a-half of fresh powder that had fallen the day before. With an average annual snowfall in the Flagstaff area of 108.8 … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Snow Removal Impacted by Crew Shortages
Hope Women’s Center Supports Women through Challenging Times
Catapulted into a whirlpool of hopelessness is a tough dark place to find oneself. Climbing out is even more of a challenge, but a 29-year-old single mother of two, “June” (not her real name), found hope and a whole new life in a town she didn’t even know existed. Serving women across Arizona for … [Read more...] about Hope Women’s Center Supports Women through Challenging Times
Exercising Your Freedom is Good for You
After witnessing a profoundly moving and meaningful naturalization ceremony in federal court recently, I realized we American citizens seem to get so bogged down in the challenges facing our country, including political disagreements and the cost of gas, that we forget how privileged we are to live … [Read more...] about Exercising Your Freedom is Good for You
Major Expansions in Youth Program Unveiled at UWNA Event
The announcement of a $100,000 grant from The NARBHA Institute to expand youth programs and the promise that graduates of the popular KinderCamp program can earn a degree from Coconino Community College free of charge were the highlights of the United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) Annual Campaign … [Read more...] about Major Expansions in Youth Program Unveiled at UWNA Event
Dr. Keith Hutchinson Honored with Nate Avery Physician of the Year Award
Keith Hutchinson, M.D., has been awarded Flagstaff Medical Center’s (FMC) 2024 Nate Avery Physician of the Year award. The award, according to Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH), aims to select a physician who not only excels at patient care, but who goes above and beyond patient experience and … [Read more...] about Dr. Keith Hutchinson Honored with Nate Avery Physician of the Year Award
Exploring Technology, Sharing Solutions with Other Cities
I attended my first South by Southwest (SXSW) last month. I went to Austin, Texas, to be a part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Civic I/O, an annual part of SXSW that brings together mayors, creatives and entrepreneurs from across the country to explore how technology can help solve some of … [Read more...] about Exploring Technology, Sharing Solutions with Other Cities
Head of Rose Law Group’s Flagstaff Office Appointed to Partner
Rose Law Group has announced that Shelton “Tony” Freeman, who leads the firm’s Flagstaff office, has been appointed partner and named co-chair of the litigation department. With 40 years of experience in the legal field, Freeman has navigated legal matters, from simple transactions to complex … [Read more...] about Head of Rose Law Group’s Flagstaff Office Appointed to Partner
Ear Safety Tips
A large portion of audiology appointments revolve around patient education. Given that ear health is not regularly discussed, it makes sense that patients may have a lot of questions. A common theme among their questions is safety. That is, how can one prevent damage or further loss? Below are a … [Read more...] about Ear Safety Tips
The Path to Improved Quality of Life: Understanding Total Joint Replacement, Revisions
In the journey of life, our joints bear the brunt of daily activities, aging and sports, making them prone to wear and tear. Among the most affected are the hip and knee joints, which, when compromised, can significantly impact one’s quality of life. However, advancements in orthopaedic care, … [Read more...] about The Path to Improved Quality of Life: Understanding Total Joint Replacement, Revisions
What is Respite Care?
Caring for an aging loved one can be a huge full-time responsibility, especially when you have other family, work and personal obligations that command your attention. What happens when you need to run important errands, go to a business meeting at the office, take a vacation, or need a … [Read more...] about What is Respite Care?