Patients come to see me for a variety of complaints regarding their back and neck health. Often, there are specific questions they would like me to answer (often, to help debunk Google), and end up sharing so much about their back pain, which is incredibly personal and can really impact one’s life … [Read more...] about Local Interest is Growing Fast for Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Tennis Taught NAU Athlete Finesse, Agility in Business
Northern Arizona University alumna Julie Link spent most of her time in college volleying between studies, competing on the tennis team, and trying to maintain some sort of personal life. The lessons she learned in time management served her well, propelling her to co-found an award-winning … [Read more...] about Tennis Taught NAU Athlete Finesse, Agility in Business
Offering the Gift of Inner Peace for the Holidays
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and other winter holidays are rapidly approaching. For many people, the holidays can be very stressful. There are three visitors who can bring gifts. First is the Ghost of Christmas (or, insert your holiday here) Past. Remembering how things used to be can bring … [Read more...] about Offering the Gift of Inner Peace for the Holidays
Addressing the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System
The rising costs of pension liabilities is the largest financial issue with which local municipalities and counties across the State of Arizona and the nation have to deal. Coconino County is no exception. Over the past several decades, pensions have been impacted by lower-than-expected investment … [Read more...] about Addressing the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System
Northland Hospice Celebrating 35 years
Northland Hospice & Palliative Care has been providing hospice care in the greater Flagstaff area for 35 years. The community helped the locally owned and operated organization celebrate the milestone at an event in October. Founded in 1983 by Flagstaff’s Marilyn Pate and a team of several … [Read more...] about Northland Hospice Celebrating 35 years
Increasing Number of Baby Boomers Booking Trips on Airbnb
Senior guests who are over 60 are now the fastest-growing age group using Airbnb, according to a new study by Airbnb. Typically thought of as a service for millennials, the online marketplace that allows people to rent out their homes, spare rooms or other properties announced that the number of … [Read more...] about Increasing Number of Baby Boomers Booking Trips on Airbnb
Local mosaic artist decorates beloved bridge with images from nature
How do porcelain and ceramic tiles, mirrors and glass gems make an image? In the creative mind of mosaic artist Karen Knorowski of Flagstaff, with a tack hammer, tile nippers and glasscutters, these materials can be crafted into miraculous scenes. With deliberate and specific cuts and hands … [Read more...] about Local mosaic artist decorates beloved bridge with images from nature
Weatherford Hotel Great Pinecone Taking Position
What has been a celebrated sign of the season in downtown Flagstaff for 20 years, the LED lighted Great Pinecone is scheduled to be hoisted into place atop the historic Weatherford Hotel during the Thanksgiving weekend. Positioned three stories above the intersection of Leroux St. and Aspen … [Read more...] about Weatherford Hotel Great Pinecone Taking Position
Diabetic Eye Disease: A Leading Cause of Blindness
November is National Diabetes Month, when communities join to bring awareness to the disease. From an eye care standpoint, diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. Early detection and timely treatment can greatly reduce the risk of vision loss and … [Read more...] about Diabetic Eye Disease: A Leading Cause of Blindness
Tourism Supporting Thousands of Jobs, Delivering Millions to Local Economy
The average visitor to Flagstaff is 47 years old, makes more than $100,000 a year, brings two other people along – often, family members – spends nearly $600 a day with his or her group and stays about three nights. Half of the 5.5 million guests who visit come specifically for Flagstaff. About a … [Read more...] about Tourism Supporting Thousands of Jobs, Delivering Millions to Local Economy