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Gore’s Global Reach Touching Hearts at Home
It was 10 a.m. on a Monday morning and Irene Hernandez was still asleep. Her granddaughter phoned for help after failed attempts at rousing her. ...
Preventing Indoor, Outdoor Flea and Tick Infestations
Fleas and ticks are a nuisance to pets as well as their owners. However, most people do not realize what a large threat they pose. Luckily, they are easy to repel with a monthly preventative that also protects your pet against common intestinal parasites that may be transmitted by fleas. Flea bites may cause Flea […]
Hello Spring! Hello Allergies!
We all look forward to spring, with the warming days, the increased daylight, the daffodils and crocuses, the tulips blooming and the trees budding. It’s beautiful, isn’t it? That is, unless you suffer from seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergy symptoms include sneezing, itchy and runny nose, and nasal stuffiness. Other symptoms include itching to the throat […]
APS Focusing on Wildfire Planning to Keep Communities Safe
Having lived in Flagstaff for more than 40 years, I know there are some things you can count on as spring comes to the high country: wind, weather that changes in the blink of an eye, the return of the elk and deer along the highways and freezing at Little League games (did I mention […]
Exploring New Hearing Aid Technology
A new technology in the hearing aid industry is remote adjustment to the hearing aid. This reduces the number of trips back to the office to have fine tuning completed. An appointment is made with your audiologist to be seen remotely at your house or office. It has been an interesting option to implement during […]
On the Grid Podcast – Preventing Second Strokes
Preventing Second Strokes Strokes are often associated with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking and diabetes, but researchers and doctors have been concerned about the number of young, healthy people who are having strokes. In some cases, these are caused by blood clots traveling through a hole in the heart that block blood flow to […]
Today’s Podiatrist: Operate Like a DPM
As a foot and ankle expert, today’s podiatrist is in a unique position to provide surgical intervention or conservative care to treat foot and ankle conditions. Simply put, no condition is too big or too small and no treatment is too complex for today’s podiatrist. So, what does the phrase “Operate Like a DPM” mean […]
Preparing Businesses, Residents, Visitors for Wildfire Season
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors has identified the threat of catastrophic wildfire and post-wildfire flooding as the number one safety threat in the county. As we approach the fire season, being prepared for the threat of wildfire, despite the above normal winter precipitation, is always a vital step for people in Coconino County. As […]
Using Prolotherapy to Heal Damaged Cartilage, Ligament, Tendons
Prolotherapy falls under the umbrella of regenerative injections, and the two are used interchangeably. Regenerative injections are intended to heal painful areas in our bodies by generating new, healthy tissue. With regenerative injections, a needle is inserted into the area being treated and a solution is injected to stimulate the healing process. Throughout our lives, […]