As I have touched upon in my previous columns, Mountain Sports Flagstaff has been family-led for more than 50 years. In a family-led business, the values of loyalty, trust and a shared sense of purpose form the foundation for success, creating a unique and cohesive work environment where dedication … [Read more...] about Elevating Impact: Mountain Sports Flagstaff’s New Vision for 2024
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Understanding Economic Impacts, Workforce Composition
The City of Flagstaff, through the Economic Development Program, has embarked on two ambitious community processes. The first, the Economic Development Strategic Plan, will assess changes to the economy that may have resulted from Covid-19, the housing crisis or other local and global factors, and … [Read more...] about Understanding Economic Impacts, Workforce Composition
Can Hearing Loss Be Fixed?
After being diagnosed with hearing loss, many patients ask, “Can it be fixed?” While the question is simple, the answer can be quite complicated. It depends on multiple factors. For the majority of patients, the answer is, unfortunately, no. However, there are certain situations when medical … [Read more...] about Can Hearing Loss Be Fixed?
Planning for the Future of Flagstaff’s Water Resources
The City of Flagstaff is a leader in water conservation, quality, delivery and management. Planning for the future of our water resources started decades ago and is continuous. To see how thoroughly Flagstaff has planned for its water future, I suggest you take a look at the Utilities Integrated … [Read more...] about Planning for the Future of Flagstaff’s Water Resources
Hardening Your Home
We tend to think of our home as our castle or our safe space. We should all be fortunate enough to feel safe in our homes. While it may “feel” safe, there are several steps you can take to improve its safety. Hardening is defined as “to make or become tougher and more clearly defined.” We should … [Read more...] about Hardening Your Home
Real Estate Projection: The Later You Buy, the More You Will Fight
The emotions of home buying vs. the logic of home buying is an interesting philosophical quandary. While I would argue that most folks purchase based on lifestyle more than pure logic alone, the current market whipsaws have impacted buyers’ and sellers’ perspectives on both these fronts. The … [Read more...] about Real Estate Projection: The Later You Buy, the More You Will Fight
The Transformative Role Exercise Plays in Recovery
With the new year upon us, many people will embark on a path of sobriety. One aspect that plays a key role in sobriety during this time of the year is creating an exercise routine. Doing so helps the person create a healthy plan they can stick with to regain their health after addiction. Let’s look … [Read more...] about The Transformative Role Exercise Plays in Recovery
Am I a Cochlear Implant Candidate?
Being diagnosed with a hearing loss can cause conflicting emotions. On one hand, the patient now has an answer that validates all of their experiences and struggles. On the other, they must now manage the process of managing their hearing loss. The sheer number of hearing aid options alone is enough … [Read more...] about Am I a Cochlear Implant Candidate?
Why Hip Arthroscopy has Gained Popularity
Hip arthroscopy, sometimes called a hip scope, is a minimally-invasive surgical technique used to treat several different pathologies in and around the hip. While knee and shoulder arthroscopy techniques have been popular for a much longer period of time, hip arthroscopy as a field has experienced … [Read more...] about Why Hip Arthroscopy has Gained Popularity
Hormone Safety Misconceptions: What Your Doctor May Not Know about Hormones
There are so many misconceptions, beliefs and media misinformation about the safety of bio-identical hormone replacement (BHRT) safety in women and men. One of the reasons is the blanket belief that all hormones are bad, when it is the synthetic hormones that have been shown to cause increased risk … [Read more...] about Hormone Safety Misconceptions: What Your Doctor May Not Know about Hormones