"I've got this lump on my foot – what could it be?" As a foot and ankle surgeon, I am asked this question quite frequently. I always explain that because bumps on feet can signal both serious and non-serious conditions, it is always best to have all lumps and bumps properly examined by a foot and … [Read more...] about Foot Lumps and Bumps
Getting to Know Your Coconino County Rapid Response Team
The Rapid Response Team (RRT) is housed in our Coconino County Career Center and works with businesses that are transitioning. This means the focus of the RRT is to assist businesses that are downsizing, struggling or simply closing. While the primary focus is to help the businesses, the RRT also … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Your Coconino County Rapid Response Team
Do I need a Primary Care Doctor?
The answer is “Yes.” You need a primary care doctor. I get it. You are young and healthy and never have any problems. Or, you do have medical issues, but have several specialists who provide your care. You are busy and don’t think you need to see a primary care doctor. Let’s talk about why … [Read more...] about Do I need a Primary Care Doctor?
Flagstaff Appraiser Offering Lifetime of Market Knowledge
Similar to many longtime Flagstaff residents, Ray Henry came to Flagstaff to attend Northern Arizona University and decided to stay. That was 50 years ago, in 1968, and he has never regretted the decision. Shortly after finishing his studies, Henry earned his real estate sales license, following up … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Appraiser Offering Lifetime of Market Knowledge
Massage Helping to Keep New Year’s Resolutions
We know how it goes: Before the boot hits the pavement at the Whiskey Row Boot Drop in downtown Prescott and the Pinecone lowers in Flagstaff, each of us will have pondered and made one or more New Year’s resolutions. The beginning of a new year is the most popular time of the year for people to … [Read more...] about Massage Helping to Keep New Year’s Resolutions
Knowing Which to Visit: ER, Urgent Care or Orthopaedic Walk-in
Injuries and illnesses occur when you least expect them. Nearby urgent care clinics can give people the medical care they need, usually at a fraction of the cost or time of an emergency room (ER). They provide care for a wide variety of sicknesses, diseases and other conditions. There are also … [Read more...] about Knowing Which to Visit: ER, Urgent Care or Orthopaedic Walk-in
Understanding Musical Ear Syndrome
Musical ear syndrome, also known as musical hallucinations or auditory hallucination, is more common than you might believe. It can cause enormous stress on the individual experiencing it. It is more likely to be a song or music without words but a few people have reported to me that they hear songs … [Read more...] about Understanding Musical Ear Syndrome
New Year, New Life After the Fall
Caleb Cordasco sits inconspicuously in the corner of downtown Flagstaff’s Late for the Train coffee house, confident, comfortable, quiet. Between sips from his mug, the 27-year-old responds to questions with the introspection and reflection of a much older person addressing far deeper concerns. His … [Read more...] about New Year, New Life After the Fall
Arizona Snowbowl Easing Traffic, Awarding Shuttle Riders, Carpoolers
Arizona Snowbowl is providing a new shuttle bus option and carpool program to encourage skiers and snowboarders to share rides, reduce carbon emissions, decrease traffic and save money. This winter season, incentives are being given to all who ride the shuttle from Flagstaff to Snowbowl or carpool … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl Easing Traffic, Awarding Shuttle Riders, Carpoolers
Trapeze Artists Training Students to Dance in the Air
Attendance is flying high at Momentum Aerial dance studio, where co-owners Joanie Garcia and Morgan Louvier train 150 students a week and present several aerial dance performances a year. Though relatively new, aerial dancing is a combination of modern dance and static trapeze utilizing silks … [Read more...] about Trapeze Artists Training Students to Dance in the Air